September 3, 2010
Faced with a terrible economy, Milwaukee’s hotels are looking for any gimmicks that might draw more customers. Business sagged badly in 2009 but has, surprisingly, rebounded for the first half of 2010. Hotels are trying everything from artist-in-residence programs to free concerts and free fitness classes in hopes of drawing more customers.
A career website that tracks hiring in the country’s 30 largest metropolitan areas says the hiring of management positions in Milwaukee dropped more in August than in any of the other cities – it was down by 13 percent for the month.
Top Democratic official urges Barrett to press the issue, saying it can be a winner for him. Nonsense, Republicans reply.
Judges rule that a series of minor failings don’t add up to total incompetence.
A conservative website’s investigation finds the college way too liberal, though not as lefty as UW-Madison.
Summer’s Over: Most MPS schools started the new school-year Wednesday with more than a few students not quite ready for summer’s end. Fifth-grader Milton Dawson raises his hand begrudgingly during his first day back at La Escuela Fratney. Click to Enlarge. (photo by Milwaukee photographer Barbara Miner / Web site / blog)
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I just wondered, was there no adult supervision over the editing process? … It would be hard to imagine the guys putting the ad together weren’t aware of (the attack).
And: The Real Cost of High-Speed Rail.
WUWM is making a pitch to donors to pay for more reporters.
Brett’s final gift to Green Bay.
