Around Milwaukee

An after lunch stroll with a friend led us to Historic Walker's Point this afternoon. Often called "Milwaukee's warehouse district," this is definitely a city niche for locals to explore. Intriguing shops, restaurants and cafes, all set into old Cream City Brick warehouses, line the street. One place in particular fit the bill for what we were in search of: dessert, more specifically, ice cream. Mission accomplished. ...

Good Morning America's Gabe Saglie did a nice write-up on our city. It has some great ideas for afternoon summer activities. Here are a few of the highlights. It's always cool to see Milwaukee in the spotlight....

  There's an Urban Milwaukee article about Archbishop Rembert Weakland that's making the rounds in Wisconsin. Among other details, it offers a look into...

On a recent visit to Saint Robert Parish in Shorewood, I saw this carved head perched on the side of the church. As I approached, I noticed a small plaque descr...

One of the nice things about smart phones? Sometimes, those "Kodak moments" come at unexpected times. Well, maybe not "perfect"...but it's not bad for a dri...

On the corner of 59th and Vliet, you'll find Cafe Perrin. It's a short walk from home, so I go there rather frequently for breakfast. As the pictures show, it h...