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• June
  
  • Ripeness is All
    Picking your own berries, peas or apples could change your life – if only for a day.
    
    

• June
  
  • Racing Daze
    Riding with a NASCAR driver is sheer fright. I mean fun. by Howie Magner
    
    
  • The Summer Team
    Setting off fireworks, making cream puffs, planting public gardens. The behind-the-scenes players who make summer happen. by Jim Hazard and Mario Quadracci
    
    
  • Linked In
    In this unabashed bratwurst town, it’s still possible to get a hunky hot dog. by Alex Vagelatos
    
    

• September
  
  • 2007-08 Fine Arts Guide
    Who are the most creative new artists in town, and how will they reshape the entertainment scene?by Paul Kosidowski
    
    
• August
  
  • Great Escapes
    Island hideaways. Romantic cottages. Balmy beach towns. Where to unshackle your soul and get away from it all. by Mario Quadracci with Kurt Chandler, Ann Christenson, Caroline Goyette, Bruce Murphy and Mary Van de Kamp Nohl
    
    
• June
  
  • Beer Crazy
    The bars, the brewpubs, the tours, the microbrews. Here’s the best of what once made Milwaukee famous, and now makes it fun. by Dan Murphy
    
    
• May
  
  • Best Schools
    Which school districts get the best bang for the taxpayer’s buck? Which are underperformers? The results may surprise you. by Matthew Hrodey
    
    
• April
  
  • Hottest Places to Live
    Never mind the frosty reports about home sales dropping. Prices have been jumping in communities across the five-county area. by Caroline Goyette
    
    
• March
  
  • Rankings by Municipality
    Five-county area, 2001 vs. 2006. Municipalities with minimum 50 properties sold in 2006.
    
    
• February
  
  • The Right Stuff
    Oh, the remarkable stuff to see in the area’s many museums. But where to start and which to see? Our guide to museums will help you decide. by Paul Kosidowski
    
    

• September
  
  • Brain Power
    National college rankings don’t tell the whole story – not even close. What are the best performing, most interesting college programs in Wisconsin? by Julie Sensat Waldren
    
    
• August
  
  • Great Adventures
    By foot or horseback, canoe, kayak or kite, there are remarkable adventures to be had in Wisconsin and nearby areas. A tour of the most scenic, spine-tingling activities. by Mario Quadracci
    
    
• February
  
  • All The Fixings
    From shoes to silver, furniture to dolls, jewelry to guitars, here's where to get the best repair or restoration of your old favorites. by Terence Falk
    
    
• January
  
  • Crunch Time
    Is there a way to lose fat, get fit, have fun and honor that New Year’s vow? Our fearless but not flab-less correspondent answers the challenge. by Dan Murphy
    
    

• July
  
  • 50 Suburbs Rated
    Seven communities in the far reaches of the metro area hit the Top 10 in our exclusive look at which suburbs have the best schools, safest streets, lowest taxes, highest home appreciation and more. by Laura J. Merisalo
    
    
• February
  
  • The New Utopians
    Milwaukee's top companies strive to create little Edens where workers flourish and profits soar. by Erik Gunn
    
    
• January
  
  • Great Cheap Stuff
    We hit the streets and uncover deals, steals and bargains around every corner. In love, sometimes it’s all about the chase. The same goes for bargain hunting. by Natalie Dorman
    
    

• November
  
  • From Here to Pierogi
    Our love affair with the filled pasta from Poland. by Jim Hazard
    
    
• July
  
  • A+ Doctors
    There's still no scientific way to find the best doctor, but our survey of local physicians reveals 250 medical specialists they'd recommend. by Mario Quadracci with additional assistance from Andrea Albrecht and Sarah Brzezinski
    
    
• February
  
  • Pet Tales
    Pets make us laugh, help us cope, connect us with nature and touch us spiritually. No wonder a completely human life often isn’t enough. by Carolyn B. Alfvin
    
    

• December
  
  • Tooth Picks
    With so many dentists – and dental plans – now available, patients need guidance in making the right choices. We provide the provider details and give you our latest listing of top peer-recommended dentists. by Mario Quadracci
    
    
• October
  
  • Going Organic
    Bernadette and Peter Seely work for minimum wage as owners of Springdale Farm. Like many “organic” farmers, they do it for the love of the land, the love of the product – and you, the health-savvy consumer. by Carolyn Kott Washburne
    
    
• September
  
  • Legal Judgments
    We give you more than 75 attorneys at the top of their game in 12 private disciplines and five public offices. Plus, what's driving Milwaukee lawyers today – good and bad. by Natalie Dorman
    
    
• July
  
  • On the Block
    A quality builder makes the difference between a dream house and a nightmare. In our second in-depth look at homebuilders, homeowners help us sort out who consistently delivers the best quality and customer service. by Erik Gunn photographed by Kevin j. Miyazaki
    
    
• June
  
  • Essential Milwaukee
    25 events, places and experiences to prove how “Milwaukee” you really are.
    
    
• January
  
  • Honor thy Father and Mother
    A daughter faces the heart-wrenching task of caring for her elderly parents. Plus, a resource guide to help you find care for your own mom and dad. by Carolyn Kott Washburne
    
    

• July
  
  • Great Small Towns
    Fueled by expanded roads, affordable homes and the promise of a more relaxed lifestyle, small communities are thriving. Here are a few of the best. by Edith Brin, Jenn Danko, Helen Pauly and Kathleen Winkler Introduction by Helen Pauly
    
    
  • Great Small Towns
    Fueled by expanded roads, affordable homes and the promise of a more relaxed lifestyle, Small communities are thriving. Here are a few of the best. by Edith Brin, Jenn Danko, Helen Pauly and Kathleen Winkler Introduction by Helen Pauly
    
    
• May
  
  • Top High Schools 2002
    We studied more than 80 area high schools to determine the top 25 public and top 5 private college prep schools. How does your school stack up?
    
    

• October
  
  • Best Places to Work 2001
    Good pay. Top benefits. Great perks. Twenty companies where work is more than just a paycheck. by Erik Gunn
    
    
• February
  
  • Mind Healers
    Trusted psychotherapists the pros would chose to help friends and family cope with life’s sometimes distressing problems. by Carolyn Kott Washburne
    
    

• April
  
  • Top Doctors 2000
    Based on our largest survey ever, Milwaukee-area MDs and RNs choose the best doctors in their field. Plus, an exclusive Physcians Hall of Fame.
    
    

• September
  
  • Top Builders 1999
    A no-holds-barred guide to choosing the right contractor, including the results of our exclusive, first-ever ranking of metro homebuilders. by Erik Gunn Additional research by editorial interns Sarah Salp, Sarah Thomas, Carrie Antlfinger, Jenn Danko, Kay Erickson and Tracy Marhal