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Can Milwaukee Build Its Future on Water?

June 7, 2013, 12:23 pmInside the city's ambitious plans to become a hub of water-related technology and innovation.

An Instagram Tour of Milwaukee

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Changing an Urban Neighborhood, One Peach Orchard at a Time

June 5, 2013, 12:22 pmA Milwaukee couple's nonprofit combats poverty with block parties and community gardens.

Is This The End of Blue Collar Work?

June 4, 2013, 10:33 amCompanies like Milwaukee's Rockwell Automation excel at productivity, but create far fewer jobs than traditional manufacturing.

Milwaukee Tries to Shed Its Rust-Belt Image

June 3, 2013, 12:41 pmMayor Tom Barrett talks about the city's new water industry—and uneasy relations with Madison after an unsuccessful run to unseat Gov. Scott Walker.

An Instagram Tour of Louisville

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The One Map That Explains Louisville's Economy

May 16, 2013, 8:38 amIs this Kentucky city the center of the universe? Not quite, but it's close enough. 

Beyond Farmers' Markets

May 14, 2013, 3:47 pmLouisville's innovative Farm to Table program aims to bring a local-food movement to the masses.

The City That Never Went Bust

May 13, 2013, 5:07 amMayor Greg Fischer talks about Louisville's multi-sector economy, from manufacturing to bourbon. Did we mention Moonshine University?

Can a 'Moneyball' Approach Turn Around New Orleans Schools?

April 12, 2013, 1:31 pmScores are rising as teachers track data and look for patterns to improve classroom learning.

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