Politics - March 4, 2009
Opposing groups remain locked in a dam debate
The future of the dam at Estabrook Park is a hot topic these days, with environmentalists backing its destruction as advocates fight to save it. The County Board soon will vote on whether to repair the dam, close it permanently but keep it in place or remove it completely.
Tags: estabrook park, damn, riverkeepers, cheryl nenn, north avenue damn

Politics - Dec. 3, 2008
A plan for digging out the city
Just in time for the first big snow of the year, the Department of Public Works is ready to present its plowing strategy for the coming white season. And it looks like patience will be a mantra for drivers and pedestrians. Aldermen asked DPW to set up a plan after last year's somewhat disjointed approach to plowing.
Tags: DPW, MPS, Milwaukee Public Schools, Cheryl Nenn, parking meters, taxi, Jim Doyle, Scott Walker, veto, Tim Carpenter, Riverkeeper, Wingspread, Lynn Broaddus, Brian Fraley, Wisconsin Leadership Institute

Politics - Feb. 20, 2008
Greens win one
It has a good name -- Empowerment Village -- and a good cause, offering affordable housing for mentally ill people. But good intentions didn't convince members of the Milwaukee City Plan Commission to give away some important green space along the Kinnickinnic River.
Tags: Gunderson, Huebsch, Park Jursik, Great Lakes Water Compact, Kinnickinnic River, Eric J. Thundercloud, Zielinksi, Cheryl Nenn, Cardinal Capital, Empowerment Village, Friends of Milwaukee's Rivers

Politics - Feb. 1, 2008
Attempts to tame Milwaukee River continue
Ever since the North Avenue dam was torn down in 1998, the city has battled with Mother Nature and the forces of water to keep the river in check. The river is winning.
Tags: Scott Walker, Lena Taylor, county executive, Todd Rongstad, Cheryl Nenn, Milwaukee River, North Avenue dam, Dept. of natural resources, Friends of Milwaukee's Rivers, Milwaukee Urban Water Trail, Montal Hinton, Montal's Lounge, Andrew Arena, Tamara Norwoo