Village to Start Upgrades at Capitol, Oakland Intersection Next Week

Construction to start next week to expand sidewalk width to improve pedestrian safety.

Shorewood Announces Public Art Event for Summer

"I Love Shorewood" theme to engage entire community.

Natural Lawn Care Workshop This Saturday

Free event from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Village Center, 3920 N. Murray Ave.

Art of the Violin Auction This Wednesday

Effort to support the Shorewood High School orchestra culminates Wednesday.

Westees Morning Minutes — Business as Usual in Shorewood

Coffee talk yields some questions about what's going on in the village.

Dine for SEED on Monday

Popular one-day dining event returns to benefit the Shorewood School District

The Denial of Racism and Its Place in Contemporary Politics

Although many may claim that equal opportunity exists for all; racism continues to plague the political landscape.

Vote in Primary Election on Tuesday

Those who have voted at the Intermediate School for the past few elections will return to Lake Bluff School.

Don’t Judge A Book by Its Cover

First appearances make a big impression on the public eye. When a home is on the market for sale, it must be properly prepared to be showcased.

Shorewood Today Launches Facebook Page

Shorewood Today Facebook Page Links Website and Magazine

Paying A Premium for Regular Gas in the North Shore

Gasoline prices are frequently higher in the North Shore than other parts of the Milwaukee metro area.

Religion and Politics: A Marriage Made in Hell

When religious beliefs are the foundation of political action, trouble is sure to follow.

Shorewood Today Hits Mailboxes This Week

Winter issue of the award-winning Shorewood Today magazine offers wealth of information to Shorewood residents and business owners

Social Democracy Will Save This Nation

Only social democracy can provide the long-term answer to the needs of this nation, as we journey into the 21st century.

GOP Candidates Have No Answer for Unemployed Woman with No Health Insurance

Republican presidential candidates reassure unemployed woman they are working on a tax deduction for those who buy their own health car. But, hello, she's unemployed, with no income.

What Have We Gotten Ourselves Into? Part II

This a continuation of the series of how we came to be in the crisis we are currently in.

Thinking Isn't a Highbrow Sport, Really!

Thinking, despite accusations that only ivory tower people do it, is not a highbrow sport. Come on; try it — the water's fine. And, Merry Christmas.

Mr. President, We Do Not Need 'Common Sense'

Touching on a 60 Minutes interview with President Barack Obama: We do not need "common sense," we need to think.

What Have We Gotten Ourselves Into? Part I

A look at conditions that led us into the "Great Recession."

Sheriff Clarke Spends Money Unnecessarily Just to Spite Detainees

Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke wastes taxpayer money by refusing detainees access to phones to get fines or bail paid, and end up in jail for days instead of hours.

'Questioning Is the Piety of Thought'

We are in the most sacred of times for many of us. A time to reflect on life, family, career, as well as on politics; and on the many needed changes in our civil and social contracts.

Principled Negotiations without Absolutisms Moving on from Here

Thanksgiving is a time for thanks. Thanks- thinking-thought-memory are all interconnected.

Recall — A Rational Approach to Government

This examines whether the recall is a rational means to keep elected officials accountable.

'Westee' Report: Deputy Chief Announces Retirement, New Days Dawning in Shorewood

Terry Zimmerman announcing his retirement, brings opportunity for change in the village.

Should the Government Be Funding Private Schools? — Part II

This looks at the primary and secondary private school funding and why taxpayers shouldn't be funding these schools.

Should the Government Be Funding Private Schools? – Part I

Looking at the reasoning for terminating public funding of private post secondary education.

Does the Penn State Debacle Show the True Values of America?

American sports and fans have sunk to new low.

Wisconsin’s Moral Crisis — Has Wisconsin Lost Its Collective Soul?

This article takes a hard look at the morality of activities going on in the state and the impact on the citizenry.

Define 'A Nation' Please!

A "conversation" is a dance with partner(s) using words: n'est-ce pas!

Recalling Walker – A Fool’s Errand at This Time!

Taking a candid view of the effort to recall Governor Walker.

Partisan Paralysis: Just 'Do the Molly Bloom'

Molly Bloom said "yes" and "yes" again and yet again for 45 pages: Republicans, you need to say "yes!" Let's stop the political paralysis with a Molly Bloom "yes!"

Jesus Gonzalez Is a Gun Activist Like Dr. Kevorkian Was a Healer

Jesus Gonzalez killed in cold blood, nothing less.

Is Democratic Socialism in America’s Future?

As we work our way through this terrible time in America, what will we be in the future.

Crime Hasn't Dropped in Milwaukee, Just the Reporting of It Has

There is no use in calling Milwaukee police. Crime statistics will show a decline in crime, but crime isn't dropping in Milwaukee, just the reporting of crime has.

Be Here Now, Don't 'Blink' Think

We decide too quickly; we "blink." Instead it is time to solve problems; to be here now and to think.

The “Mulligan Revolution” — Recall Mania in Wisconsin

A look at the possibility of a never-ending recall in Wisconsin.

Holding Corporations Responsible – NOT!

I take a look at who can and should be held responsible for our financial mess.

A Possible Antidote to the Current Political State of Raucousness

Wake up and...think.

Attention! The 99 Percent Movement Is on the Way to a Place Near You

A little over three weeks ago "Occupy Wall Street" demonstrations began. It is growing quickly and will be here before you know it. What is driving this new movement?

Gov. Walker, Where Are the Jobs You Promised?

A look at whether the state has progressed in new business and job creation after giving the governor all that he has asked for.