Front & Center

I Came to This Country On the Head of A Crocodile

Apr. 13, 2012
Front and Center is highlighting writing from literacy organizations around the city as we lead up to the new literacy series.

The Women Rampage

Apr. 5, 2012
Leading up to our literacy series, we will be featuring writing from literacy organizations around the city. This first hilarious piece comes from Barrel of Monkeys.

Rustbelt city wants immigrants, skilled or not

Dec. 1, 2011
Dayton’s population has been shrinking since the 1960s. Most of the area’s factory jobs are long gone. To save the city, Schultz has embraced a new idea: Help immigrants and refugees lay roots in Dayton.

Meet Tim Morris, water leak detective

Nov. 25, 2011
While fresh water is abundant in our region, water loss has an economic cost. It is common for local water utilities to lose between ten and twenty percent of treated drinking water in transmission due to leaky underground pipes.

Doubling jobs with defense?

Nov. 22, 2011
A shipbuilder in northeastern Wisconsin plans to double its workforce thanks to a contract with the United States Navy. Marinette Marine will build at least ten Littoral Combat Ships.

Facing the future: Political realities of working across borders

Nov. 21, 2011
Front and Center's regional call in, Facing the Future, discussed cooperation between Great Lakes cities, states and provinces.

Graphic: Wisconsin wetlands and political contributions

Nov. 18, 2011
Front and Center and Wisconsin Watch collaborated to report on the recent shift in the politics of wetlands protection. Below, we see how political contributions may be impacting the wetlands conversation. Powered by Tableau

'Pure Michigan' gives state a boost

Nov. 14, 2011
The last decade was an especially tough one for Michigan: The state had the highest unemployment figures in the country for four years straight, peaking around 14 percent. Over the last decade, the population in 15 of its 20 largest cities shrank.

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