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If you're a homeowner in Milwaukee, it's that time of the year. Property tax bills are now available for viewing online. Expect them via snail mail soon. Full Story »

Jesse Metcalf, of "Desperate Housewives" fame, comes to town Friday night. He'll celebrate his 31st birthday at Suite, 1103 N. Old World 3rd St. Doors open at 9 p.m. Full Story »

Here at OnMilwaukee.com, we're delighted to see all sorts of new vendors pop up on the streets of Brew City. From pizza to pitas, crepes to tacos, the hungry lunch (and bar time) crowd has more options than ever. Full Story »

Last night's wine dinner at Mo's -- A Place for Steaks was a lesson in indulgence. A six-course spread prepared by visiting Chef Ken Arnone served with wines from Terlato International was more than your typical Tuesday night dinner. It was a decadent feast. Full Story »

With the tight economy, it seems like everybody is looking is looking for a bargain this holiday season. What would you buy if money was not a factor? How about a $55,000 foosball table, a heated toilet seat with a remote control or a gorgeous Trek bike? Those are just a few of the things on our wish list. What would you put on yours? Full Story »

For a couple days, we'd been warned that it was coming. And while some areas away from the lake did get a big snowfall, the bulk of Milwaukee's TV market woke up to slush this morning. ... "As the World Turns" stops turning. ... And David Letterman joins the Twitter generation. Full Story »

Sure, I would have preferred to have gone through life without seeing Danny DeVito naked, but it was a small price to pay to watch the 43-minute Christmas episode of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." Full Story »

Like the habits of news consumers, the news itself is in a state of evolution. But along the way, the news has become less informative and more persuasive, leading many to shape their beliefs by what they read, hear and watch. Full Story »

Welcome, winter. the first snowfall of the season has come to Milwaukee and, like the local television stations, our Storm Center is up and humming. Snowfall totals in the city were minimal -- instead, there's a lot of slush and mess -- but it could still be a tricky commute and there are closings in the area. Join the live blog for the latest information and share what's happening in your ... Full Story »

Milwaukee's CBS affiliate was wall-to-wall with weather coverage tonight -- against its will. Blame it on a network problem that's said to be weather related. Full Story »

I hate snow as much as the next guy -- maybe more than the next guy. I don't mind a dusting or the pretty little flakes. Like most of you, I hate the shoveling and the commute-related bull. But I'm not here to gripe about it -- I'm sure I'll do that deeper into the season. No, I'm here to point out that every cloud has a silver lining -- even snow storm clouds, it seems. Full Story »

This year, why not give the gift of flavor? Full Story »

Listen to the quote heard 'round the Fox Valley and read the apology from the Ravens Ray Rice. Full Story »

The countdown to the holidays has begun, but what has been on my mind lately is something that comes just after the new year. No, not a hangover. The new year's resolution. Full Story »

When Kenosha-area filmmaker Ben Lewandowski started working on his film "Starts Friday" in 1999, he had no idea it would become a decade-long project. The feature length movie -- shot with amateur Milwaukee actors on the East Side -- makes its Milwaukee debut on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at The Times Cinema. Full Story »

As of late November, the kitchen at Moct was back up and running and producing a completely new menu. Whereas Cafe Fabrika served relatively upscale, traditional Serbian dishes such as cevapcici and sarma, Moct has scaled back a bit, though not in flavor. Full Story »

It wasn't nearly as big as the matchup with the Vikings, but Channel 12's simulcast of ESPN's "Monday Night Football" brought in almost a third of the area's TV audience.... Steve Czaban is axed by Fox Sports Radio... And the rescheduled "Charlie Brown Christmas" airs tonight. Full Story »

After following the Tiger Woods saga, Dave Begel isn't sure whether or not athletes and celebrities should be granted a certain level of privacy when their private lives implode. Full Story »

When the temperature drops and the flakes start flying, it's not unusual to turn your thoughts toward a vacation -- usually of the sunny and / or beach variety. But a down economy has dashed the Disney dreams for some, forcing weary Wisconsinites to look a little closer to home for a quick winter getaway. Full Story »

The wind was blowing and the penalty flags were flying during "Monday Night Football" at Lambeau Field. The Packers and Ravens combined for 23 penalties and seven turnovers as the Packers improved to 8-4 and moved a step closer to securing a playoff berth. Full Story »

Arguably, we've interviewed a lot of clowns over the years (ba dum dum), but this is the first time a real, floppy-footed, red nosed, magic-makin' clown is the subject of an OnMilwaukee.com interview. Meet Jamie Ansley -- aka "Funnywinks" -- a Milwaukee-based birthday party clown who's not creepy at all. In fact, she's down-right adorable. Full Story »

We're so dependent on cell phones that the idea of running low on battery power is enough to make many of us break into a cold sweat. Now, there is an environmentally-friendly answer. Full Story »

Reserve your favorite barstool. Pick up the chicken wings on the way home. Punch the speed dial for your favorite pizza place. The Packers are hosting Baltimore tonight on "Monday Night Football," and the game has huge playoff implications for both teams. Full Story »

One of Milwaukee's great steakhouses welcomes one of the culinary world's great chefs. Mo's... A Place for Steaks welcomes Chef Ken Arnone for a coursed wine dinner with Terlato Wines International tomorrow night. Full Story »

It wasn't much of a snowfall for Wisconsin in December, but it was the first to come during the morning rush hour, and two of Milwaukee's four TV news outlets started early to cover it.... Ted Perry takes on HD news... And a younger, and not quite so funny, Tina Fey. Full Story »