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Retaining pride in Port Washington

Published: October 29, 2012
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What do a civic group in Port Washington and a sign painting company in Milwaukee have in common?

Plenty of fracking to go around

Published: October 19, 2012
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Fracking, a method for extracting natural gas and oil from shale rock, is a hot topic around Wisconsin as the fight over jobs, technology and the environment hits a feverish level. Fracking is also a hot topic in the bidding arena as seen in these notices from around the state:

The debates: Voters weigh candidates’ demeanor and ‘likability’

Published: October 15, 2012
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After two of the four debates of the 2012 presidential season, what is most striking is how much of the response, as expressed in mainstream news coverage and social media, focuses on body language, demeanor, matters of etiquette, and whether a candidate was likable.

Muskego library to host paranormal event

Published: October 15, 2012
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Just in time for Halloween, Paranormal Investigators of Milwaukee will conduct a program at the Muskego Public Library, revealing their findings about paranormal activity at several Milwaukee area businesses and residences.

Architects to speak on ’20 Remarkable Homes’ in Wis.

Published: September 12, 2012
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“Wisconsin’s Own: 20 Remarkable Homes” is a book written by architects Louis Wasserman and M. Caren Connolly of Milwaukee. They will be honored guests at a Muskego Public Library event on Sept. 25.

Caution: Crews working (on wrong street)

Published: September 10, 2012
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The city of Portage had an asphalt paving project challenge recently.

All a Twitter: Social media leads to construction business success

Published: August 31, 2012
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To be the best, you have to tweet with the best.

Want a picture with Fontana’s frog? Better hop to it

Published: August 21, 2012
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Last week I heard that the village of Fontana declared war on a long-time mascot and village landmark – the frog on Highway 67.

Hausmann Nature Center reaches its peak

Published: July 24, 2012
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The new Hausmann Nature Center opened in June and has already been host to several park visitors and school groups interested in learning about area history, nature and the environment in Delafield.

Building ‘The Valley’ from the ground up

Published: June 29, 2012
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The Greater Milwaukee Foundation held its annual meeting Wednesday and conducted a civic awards presentation to a partnership that led redevelopment and transformation efforts in Milwaukee’s Menomonee Valley.

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