http://milwaukee.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-15T12:00:37Z Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:00:37 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/02/20/tone-up-for-2010-runs-walks.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/milwaukee/1/G/_/0/-/-/bikerace.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" align="right" />Ready to shed your extra winter padding? Milwaukee's upcoming summer runs, walks and bike rides for charity are a great motivator for getting back into your fitness routine. Start now and you'll be in great shape to make some money for some worthy organizations when the warm weather hits. Many of these events will lead you right to the lakefront festival du jour, while others take participants off the beaten trail to enjoy the scenery outside the city.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/02/20/tone-up-for-2010-runs-walks.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/02/20/tone-up-for-2010-runs-walks.htm Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:17:14 +0000 2012-02-20T12:17:14Z http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/02/15/say-no-potholes.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/milwaukee/1/0/Z/0/-/-/Potholio.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" align="right" />The vagaries of this winter's weather has already caused some monster potholes to appear on Milwaukee's streets. While city crews always work diligently to fill in the most offensive, there's a good chance they may overlook that monster hole you hit every day on the way to work. Let the Department of Public Works know about it!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/02/15/say-no-potholes.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/02/15/say-no-potholes.htm Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:00:37 +0000 2012-02-15T12:00:37Z http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/02/12/valentines-gifts-to-go.htm <p>Locker's Florist and Ultimate Confections have teamed up to save the day for Milwaukee's Valentine's slackers. From 1 - 8 p.m. on Monday, February 13 and 6 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, last-minute cupids can take advantage of a "<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://drivethruvalentine.com/">DriveThruValentine</a>" store at Wisconsin State Fair Park. Without ever leaving their vehicle, patrons can order and purchase a special selection of floral and chocolate Valentine's gifts at this special drive-through shop. Look for the DriveThruValentine tent in the parking lot along Interstate-94 in front of the Petit National Ice center.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/02/12/valentines-gifts-to-go.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/02/12/valentines-gifts-to-go.htm Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:45:43 +0000 2012-02-12T20:45:43Z http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/02/08/milwaukee-valentines-day-date-ideas.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/milwaukee/1/3/0/4/-/-/cupid170.jpg" alt="cupid" />Don't know what to do for your sweetheart on Valentine's? Hint: chocolates and candy are classics for a reason, but all it really takes is for you and your loved one to do something fun together, whatever that may mean. Here are some great ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in the Milwaukee area. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://milwaukee.about.com/od/holidayeventsmilwaukee/qt/Valentines.htm">Read on</a>!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/02/08/milwaukee-valentines-day-date-ideas.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/02/08/milwaukee-valentines-day-date-ideas.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:17:56 +0000 2012-02-08T13:17:56Z http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/02/04/easy-valentines-gifts-flowers-and-chocolate.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/milwaukee/1/0/Q/4/-/-/ValentinesCandy170.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" align="right" /></p> <p>Looking for easy Valentine's gifts in Milwaukee? If you are romantically inclined, but perhaps not creatively so, don't forget the good old standbys of chocolate and flowers.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://milwaukee.about.com/od/shopping/qt/MKEChocolate.htm">Milwaukee Chocolatiers</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://milwaukee.about.com/od/shopping/qt/FloristsMKE.htm">Florists in Milwaukee</a></li> </ul> <p>Just for fun, since it's almost Valentine's Day and all, why not take a love quiz while you're at it: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dating.about.com/library/soulmates/blsoulmates.htm">Are You Soulmates</a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/02/04/easy-valentines-gifts-flowers-and-chocolate.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/02/04/easy-valentines-gifts-flowers-and-chocolate.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:19:41 +0000 2012-02-04T00:19:41Z http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/01/30/milwaukee-colleges-universities.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/milwaukee/1/3/Y/9/-/-/MSOE.jpg" alt="MSOE" />Thinking about going to college at one of the Milwaukee area's great schools? There are many to choose from, each with something unique to offer, and January is a key time to apply to beat the rush. Read on to find out more about <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://milwaukee.about.com/od/jobshighereducation/a/MilwaukeeColleges.htm">Milwaukee Area Colleges and Universities</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/01/30/milwaukee-colleges-universities.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/01/30/milwaukee-colleges-universities.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:00:10 +0000 2012-01-30T22:00:10Z http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/01/29/kletzsch-parks-tiny-free-library.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/milwaukee/1/0/w/A/-/-/kletzsch170.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" align="right" />Milwaukee residents living near Kletzsch Park have an unusual source for reading materials: The Little Free Library. This tiny orange library is located on a post just feet from the Milwaukee River Parkway, in front of the Kletzsch Park office building. Rules for using the library are simple: Take one, and leave one!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/01/29/kletzsch-parks-tiny-free-library.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/01/29/kletzsch-parks-tiny-free-library.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:14:20 +0000 2012-01-29T20:14:20Z http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/01/22/where-to-ski-snowboard-near-milwaukee.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/milwaukee/1/0/u/A/-/-/snowboard.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" align="right" />While Wisconsin certainly isn't known for its mountains, that doesn't mean fans of snow sports can't find at least a few slopes on which to ski or snowboard. This list of skiing and snowboarding spots within 125 miles -- or about two hours drive time -- of Milwaukee will help you find the perfect place to test the powder. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://milwaukee.about.com/od/sportsrecreationhealth/qt/Milwaukee-Area-Skiing-And-Snowboarding.htm">Read on</a>!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/01/22/where-to-ski-snowboard-near-milwaukee.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/01/22/where-to-ski-snowboard-near-milwaukee.htm Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:02:42 +0000 2012-01-22T19:02:42Z http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/01/16/free-days-at-milwaukee-county-attractions.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/milwaukee/1/0/9/0/-/-/Koalas170.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" align="right" />Four of Milwaukee's most popular cultural destinations offer free admission on specific days throughout the year. Visit the Milwaukee Public Museum, the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (i.e. the Domes), the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Milwaukee County Zoo for free! Read on for a list of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://milwaukee.about.com/od/artsentertainment/qt/CountyFreeDays.htm">Free Days at Milwaukee Attractions</a>...</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/01/16/free-days-at-milwaukee-county-attractions.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/01/16/free-days-at-milwaukee-county-attractions.htm Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:09:18 +0000 2012-01-16T21:09:18Z http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/01/14/new-year-new-job.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/milwaukee/1/0/I/3/-/-/HelpWanted1.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" align="right" />We're nearly a week into the new year, so now is the perfect time to make good on your resolution to find a new job in 2012. To begin, check out my list of Milwaukee <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://milwaukee.about.com/od/employment/a/MilwaukeeJobs.htm">job-hunting resources</a>. Once you've found something you're interested in, take a look at this guide to <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/sampleresumes/a/sampleresumes.htm">resume and cover letter samples</a> by Alison Doyle, About.com's Guide to Job Searching.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/01/14/new-year-new-job.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://milwaukee.about.com/b/2012/01/14/new-year-new-job.htm Sat, 14 Jan 2012 09:16:51 +0000 2012-01-14T09:16:51Z