Movies & TV - Dec. 16, 2009
Milwaukee Talks: Channel 4 anchor Susan Kim
In this edition of "Milwaukee Talks" Channel 4's Susan Kim, a 15-year veteran at the station, talks about her time in Milwaukee, the media, her family and more.
Tagged with: Susan Kim, Channel 4, Live at Daybreak, Vince Vitrano, Mike Jacobs, Community Baby Shower

Holiday Guide - Dec. 11, 2009
One sign says it all
I stopped at Starbucks at Red Arrow Park yesterday and couldn't help but laugh at our sign on the ice rink. It couldn't be more true, especially this weekend.
Tagged with: Red Arrow, ice skating, skating, Starbucks, County Parks, Milwaukee County Parks, slice of ice

Marketplace - Dec. 10, 2009
More of State Street Downtown will convert to two-way traffic
Construction for the East State Street paving project (a project that was three years in the making) is expected to begin in the spring of 2010. The Public Safety committee approved it this morning.
Tagged with: State Street, Bauman, Downtown Milwaukee, Two-way, one-way, traffic controls, Wells Street

Dining - Dec. 10, 2009
Charro impresses from salsa to snapper
Jeff Sherman had his first meal at Charro, 729 N. Milwaukee St., a few weekends ago. All around, he says, it was a great experience.
Tagged with: Charro, Omar Shaikh, Milwaukee St., Michael Polaski, SURG, Latin, Mexican, Spanish, Aaron Bickham, Zumpano, Michael Linzenmeyer, snapper, ribs

Marketplace - Dec. 9, 2009
Property tax bills available online
If you're a homeowner in Milwaukee, it's that time of the year. Property tax bills are now available for viewing online. Expect them via snail mail soon.
Tagged with: property tax, city of milwaukee, escrow, year end, 2009, milwaukee.gov, tax levy, bills

Dining - Dec. 4, 2009
Midwest's first Capriotti's Sandwich Shop opens Monday
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, 111 E. Wisconsin Ave., officially opens on Monday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m.
Tagged with: Capriotti's, subs, Cousins, Potbelly, Chase Tower, restaurant openings, Tom Chanos, Steve Chanos, Margolet

Living - Dec. 3, 2009
What's your favorite workout song?
Elite Sports Clubs wants to know which tunes give you that extra kick when you're working out.
Tagged with: elite, elite sports clubs, work out music, iPod, motivation, running music, Rocky, Highlander

Milwaukee Buzz - Dec. 2, 2009
Calderone Club gets some SI love, Martina McBride hangs with Fonz
While Jeff Sherman loves the national exposure for the Bucks and Jennings, he was even happier to see his favorite pizza place, Calderone Club, mentioned in SI. And, guess who stopped by to visit the Bronze Fonz?
Tagged with: Brandon Jennings, calderone Club, Gino Fazzari,Cempazuchi, Guy Fierl, Food Network, SI, Sports Illustrated, Ian Thomsen

Movies & TV - Dec. 2, 2009
Sell me on a new show
"Mad Men" is done, as is "Entourage." And, my favorite show, "Friday Night Lights" is only on Direct TV until spring. So, what's this boy to do? I need a new show, so I'm asking you for help.
Tagged with: Scrubs, Mad Men, Real Sports, Man V Food, 30 Rock, new TV shows, Entourage, Friday Night Lights, Lost, DVR

Marketplace - Dec. 1, 2009
Unpaid parking tickets total $60 million in Milwaukee
More than 124,540 City of Milwaukee parking tickets are unpaid -- accounting for almost $60 million in lost revenue. Hold up, $60 million? One more time. That's right. $60 million!
Tagged with: City of Milwaukee, parking, parking tickets, LUCK, outstanding tickets, DPW, meters, meter maids, fines, permits, winter parking rules, Cecilia Gilbert, payments, taxes

Kids & Family - Nov. 25, 2009
Business Week's top place to raise kids in Wisconsin is ...
Businessweek.com named its "Best Places to Raise Your Kids" in Wisconsin (and the other 49 states) today. See which three Wisconsin communities are on the list.
Tagged with: Oshkosh, West Allis, Eau Claire, Business Week, Best Places to Raise Kids, rankings, lists, best of

Milwaukee Buzz - Nov. 25, 2009
Your thoughts on Jazz in the Park?
Organizers want your thoughts and opinions on Jazz in the Park. Take this survey as the East Town Association prepares for the 20th anniversary season in 2010.
Tagged with: Jazz in the Park, Cathedral Square Park, East Town, Free music, jazz, Downtown Milwaukee, survey, input

Travel & Visitors Guide - Nov. 24, 2009
A "Milwaukee love fest" from the airlines
Today, the Airline Biz blog on dallasnews.com notices the increased focus on flights in and out of our fine city.
Tagged with: American Eagle, Milwaukee love fest, AirTran, Dallas, Forth Worth, Midwest Airlines, MKE, General Mitchell International Airport, Southwest, Dallasnews, Dallas Morning News, Aviation Blog, Terry Maxon, Airline Biz

Marketplace - Nov. 24, 2009
Target hits the mark with new shopping cart design
Target has taken its appreciation of design to a new level with its new shopping carts. Have you seen these bad boys? They rock.
Tagged with: Target, shopping carts, new plastic carts, design, retail

Sports - Nov. 23, 2009
Donald Driver's second children's book set for Black Friday release
Green Bay Packer Donald Driver is set to release his second children's book, "Quickie handles a loss," on Friday, Nov. 27, the day after his team plays the Lions.
Tagged with: Quickie, Driver, Donald Driver, Packers, kids books, Goodwill

Milwaukee Buzz - Nov. 23, 2009
Random reflections and photos from a festive weekend
The weather was perfect, the events large and Downtown was buzzing. My weekend too was great, than you very much. Here are, if you care, a few random reflections.
Tagged with: MP/two, Mark Pasch, Holiday Lights, Christmas Parade, City tree, County tree, Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival

Travel & Visitors Guide - Nov. 20, 2009
Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park opens Dec. 3
The 11th season of ice skating at "Slice of Ice" at Red Arrow Park in Downtown Milwaukee begins Dec. 3.
Tagged with: Red Arrow Park, ice skating, Slice of Ice, Starbucks, Downtown ice skate, rink, Milwaukee County Parks, Rockefeller Center, skate rental

Milwaukee Buzz - Nov. 19, 2009
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival kicks off tonight
The Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival lights Downtown for the 11th season during its ceremonial switch-flipping, the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival Kick-Off Extravaganza, on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. in Pere Marquette Park.
Tagged with: Holiday Lights, Downtown lights, kick off, Christmas lights, Beth Nicols, Pere Marquette Park

Sports - Nov. 17, 2009
Mark Cuban talks business, life and basketball in Milwaukee
Mark Cuban opened the new "Bucks Speakers Series" Monday night at Historic Turner Hall. The crowd soaked it in launching questions on everything from education, the NBA, media, management, Twitter and more.
Tagged with: Mark Cuban, Bucks speaker series, Turner Hall, broadcast.com, Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki, Tractor Traylor, Mavs, blobmaverick.com

Dining - Nov. 17, 2009
No fondue for you: Melting Pot expansion plans on hold
A planned Melting Pot restaurant in the Historic Third Ward is not "proceeding as planned," the franchise owners said today.
Tagged with: Third Ward, Melting Pot, Ruby Soik, Matthew Soik, Antique Center, fondue, openings