Mandel Development Nearing Final Approval

The Village Board will act on a development agreement with The Mandel Group over a 100-unit apartment development built on top of the parking lot north of Silver Spring Drive.

Wisconsin Ends 2012 With 601 Traffic Deaths

The number ends four years with fewer than 600 annual traffic deaths, and represents a 6 percent increase over 2011.

Stamp Prices Increase: What to Know for Your Next Trip to the Post Office

Cost of stamps will go up a penny later this month, while the USPS is also rolling out a new stamp for international letters.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin Sworn Into Office

After seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, Baldwin's ascendance to the Senate marks Wisconsin's first female senator and the country's first openly gay senator.

Whitefish Bay Choirs Will Sing Pop Hits this Weekend

The January Pops concert will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.

Hounds Around Town Moves East on Silver Spring

Whitefish Bay's favorite pet store has moved across the street to the space formerly occupied by Gallery 505.

Whitefish Bay Alum Identifies 'Soul of the Organization'

After more than 40 years of advising businesses and non-profits, David Zenoff has penned his observations of success in his new book, "The Soul of the Organization."

NFC Wildcard Blog: Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings

Join Patch's interactive chat on the third matchup of the season between the NFC North rivals in this first-round NFL playoff game.

Five Candidates Running for Village Board

While the Village Board field is packed, the Whitefish Bay School Board election is uncontested with two candidates running for two open seats.

Bird Droppings for Pizza Toppings: One Man's Unusual Claim Against Pizza Hut

Glendale police were asked to intervene after a man repeatedly called Pizza Hut for three straight days and threatened to shoot employees over suspicious pizza toppings.

How Safe Are Our Schools?

Patch surveyed Milwaukee-area school districts about security measures in place at their schools. See how Whitefish Bay compares with other Milwaukee-area districts.

Express Will Replace Coldwater Creek at Bayshore Mall

Coldwater Creek will close Jan. 6, and Express is expected to arrive sometime in spring.

Obituary: Paul M. Barnes

Barnes served as a World War II Navy officer and as a partner at Foley & Lardner law firm.

Photo Flashback: Your Whitefish Bay Pics from 2012

Take a trip back through the last year of Whitefish Bay events and happenings, as seen through the lenses of your fellow Patch readers.

Two Vehicles Stolen in Whitefish Bay Last Week

The police department is reminding residents to lock their doors and not leave their keys in their car after two car thefts and two auto entries last week.

Garbage, Recycling Pickup Delayed for the Holidays

Whitefish Bay will change its garbage and recycling pickup for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

There's Still Time to Pay Your Property Taxes

Those who want to claim their property tax payment on their 2012 income taxes can drop off their payment in the Village Hall drop box on Monday until midnight.

What Would You Improve in Whitefish Bay in 2013?

If you could make a New Year's resolution for the village, what would it be?

$1 Million 'Wow House' Shines on the North Shore

Classic Whitefish Bay Tudor with view of Lake Michigan has been featured in local magazine.

Want to Run for Trustee? Submit Your Paperwork by Wednesday

As of Friday, incumbent Jay Miller and resident Robert Crawford are running unopposed for the two open Village Board seats.

Police Report: Holiday Gifts Stolen From Car

Whitefish Bay police also received a report of spray paint vandalism on Silver Spring and a locker theft at the JCC.

Man Punched in Road Rage Incident

This week's police log also includes a fight with a parking meter on Silver Spring Drive.

Patch, Starbucks Aim to Avert 'Fiscal Cliff'

The two companies have joined forces to urge Congress to “Come Together” before tax hikes and spending cuts push America over the “fiscal cliff.”

Top Story of 2012: A Historic Football Season for the Blue Dukes

The most popular story of the year was our live broadcast of the Blue Dukes' first-ever trip to the state semi-finals.

Year in Review - #2: Remembering Chuck Orvold

Whitefish Bay Middle School's former associate principal passed away, but is still remembered for his sense of humor and his passion for education.

Year in Review - #3: Students Raise Money for Make-A-Wish Girl

The year's third-most popular story is about Whitefish Bay High School students raising $6,500 to help a 12-year-old girl with a heart defect meet Taylor Swift

Year in Review - #5: Little Free Library Controversy

The Village Board's decision to enforce its ordinances and prohibit miniature book boxes in residential front lawns – drew a bit of controversy in Whitefish Bay.

Year in Review - #4: Pesticide Debate Reaches Tipping Point

The fourth-most popular story from 2012 was about residents protesting the use of pesticides at Cahill Park, which later prompted the Village Board to create a special pesticide subcommittee.

2012 Could Be Warmest Year Yet for Milwaukee Area

Check out this list of the top Wisconsin weather stories of 2012, provided with help from The National Weather Service.

Year in Review - #6: Developers Propose Apartment Development

The sixth-most popular story of 2012 was the three-building, 100-unit luxury apartment development to be located in the parking lots north of Silver Spring Drive, between Santa Monica and Consaul Place.

The Year in Wisconsin Politics 2012

From Scott Walker emerging as the only governor to survive a recall and Paul Ryan being selected as Mitt Romney's running mate for president, a national spotlight shined bright on Wisconsin this year.

Teddy Bears Donated in Memory of Newtown Shooting Victims

United Methodist Church has collected 85 teddy bears for Sandy Hook Elementary families, but due to the recent surge in donations, Connecticut officials are asking that the bears be donated locally in the Milwaukee area instead.

Person of the Year: Katie Commer's Volunteer Roots Run Deep

This Whitefish Bay mom spends her free time circulating fundraising sheets and coordinating volunteers for projects that make Whitefish Bay a better place to live.

Year in Review - #7: Frozen Yogurt Comes to Silver Spring

Former Green Bay Packers fullback William Henderson opened Sweet Frog in August. Another fro-yo business, CherryBerry, opened in November.

Year in Review - #8: Dominican Athletic Director Resigned

Paul Wollersheim, the former boys basketball coach and athletic director at Dominican High School, was accused of – but not charged with – sexual assault last school year.

Preschool Parents Learn From Each Other in New MOPS Group

The new group consists of women with children from infant to five years old who are looking to find friendship, resources and support.

Year in Review - #9: ACT Scores Were Highest in the Milwaukee Area

The 2012 graduates scored an average ACT score of 25.9, the highest among public schools in the metro-Milwaukee area and the second-highest in the state.

Community Computers Project Brings Technology to an African Classroom

Working with MSOE and Alverno College, Whitefish Bay's Tracy Stockwell recently outfitted a computer lab in Cameroon with 30 refurbished computers, a printer, and a projector.

Five Whitefish Bay Homes With Fireplaces

On this chilly holiday weekend, Patch takes you on a tour of a few local houses with fireplaces.

Year In Review - #10: New Restaurant to Fill El Guapo's Space

A recap of the top 10 stories of 2012 includes The Bay, a full-service restaurant and bar coming to Whitefish Bay in the spring.