Dining - Nov. 12, 2008
"I never went there, but I'm bummed that it closed"
The Elm Grove Inn, located at 13275 Watertown Plank Rd., closed its doors Oct. 1. I can't say the closing has impacted my life or my dining plans in any way, but I'm bummed about it.
Tags: elm grove inn, elm grove

Politics - May 2, 2008
In spring, politicians' thoughts turn to wheel tax
In a move sure to rattle the cages of the anti-tax crowd, three Milwaukee aldermen are proposing a $20 annual fee to register all vehicles in the City of Milwaukee.
Tags: vehicle registration fee, city of milwaukee, bob bauman, bob donovan, willie wade, jim bohl, russ decker, mike huebsch, mike ellis, emu, michels corporation, elm grove

Dining - Feb. 15, 2008
Penelope's serves comfort food in comfortable setting
For nearly eight years, Penelope and Louie Demakopoulos have treated customers like family at their family restaurant at 13425 Watertown Plank Rd. in Elm Grove.
Tags: penelopes, elm grove, penelope and louie demakopoulos, zorba's, panos char house

Politics - Jan. 23, 2008
Saturation patrols likely to continue
When Milwaukee police started saturation patrols to crack down on drug dealing, concerns were raised as to how the city could afford to pay for it, both in manpower and in dollars and cents.
Tags: Kaufert, Witkowski, MPD, Ald. Bauman, Performance Management Partners, Garden District, City Hall, Elm Grove

Dining - Dec. 22, 2007
Le Cakery provides a tasty oasis in Elm Grove
Le Cakery takes things a little slower and simpler than many coffee shops, but the result is satisfying and delicious.
Tags: le cakery, elm grove, quiche, cakes, sandwiches, soups