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

Milwaukee Buzz - Nov. 30, 2008
Winter parking rules start tonight
The TV weather folks are already going crazy with predictions of imminent doom as the first significant snowfall of the season begins its assault on Milwaukee. But as you sit glued to the set or making peace with your creator as the white plague descends from the sky, you may want to double-check your parking spot.
Tags: milwaukee, blizzard, snow, night parking, dpw

Living - Nov. 17, 2008
The alderman is helping me pick up my leaves
Leaves, leaves everywhere. Drive down most any Milwaukee street today and they're either in huge piles in the street, still on lawns or in both places. The city's program to pick up leaves in Milwaukee neighborhood officially ended on Saturday. But what does that mean for the leaves that are still piled up around town?
Tags: DPW, leaves, autumn

Politics - May 13, 2008
Mayor pitches in to fill potholes
Sure, it's just a PR stunt. But if you'd like to watch Mayor Tom Barrett roll up his sleeves and get dirty, he'll fill potholes with the Department of Public Works Wednesday morning.
Tags: potholes, barrett, dpw

Politics - March 14, 2008
DPW defends LUKE
It is important to understand that any new technology introduced to and used by the public can be a challenge. However, it should not preclude the City from making investments in technology.
Tags: Dorinda Floyd, luke, dpw, parking