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Photo of the Day
Libby Noll (center) enjoys bouncing around with friends during the Independence Day celebration.
Photo by Mark Escribano

News & Features

Protesters mar parade

A group of eight to 10 protesters carrying a "Stop the War" banner jumped into the Glendale Fourth of July parade, causing at least one group of spectators to become angry. Go to story

From Community Newspapers

Raising the BAR (7/18/08)
Convicted thief charged with attempted theft (7/16/08)
Security system aids police in apprehension of suspect (7/16/08)
War protesters mar parade for some (7/16/08)
Baseball: Knights even out North Shore record with WIAA playoffs approaching quickly (7/14/08)
More: News | Business | Sports

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Four killed, two injured in street party shooting (7/4/08)
Illinois principal charged in teen sex crimes (4/8/08)
CUW and MATC announce program agreement (4/7/08)
School spending measures pass (4/1/08)
Proposals on ballot in 7 school systems (3/30/08)
More: News | Business | Sports

Police Blotter

Latest crime reports from North Shore police departments.
Click here for this week's reports.

Going Prices

How much are homes selling for in Glendale? Click here

Multimedia Archive

Fourth photo gallery
Photo gallery

Music to the ears
Photo gallery

Nicolet High School Photography Classes
Photo gallery

Around the North Shore

Our picks from the Community Calendar

Self- and un-employed can network in Mequon
Date: Thursday, July 17
A Business Network International chapter meeting, serving as a referral network for small business professionals, takes place from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Robbie's Delicatessen, 1424 W. Mequon Road, Mequon; call (262) 241-3354. Also, the Milwaukee Area Technical College Mequon Campus, 5555 W. Highland Road, is holding a networking session for job seekers from 9 to 10 a.m.; registration is requested at (262) 238-2880.

Shorewood Concert Band to wrap up summer series
Date: Thursday, July 17
The Shorewood Concert Band presents traditional band classics for its last concert of the summer series at 7 p.m. at Atwater Park, Capitol and Lake drives.

Complete Calendar
 Your Place Your Stories
Your Photos
Your Photos Gordon Lang
Whitefish Bay, WI
Enlarge | Full Gallery		 Click here to submit your photos: From local celebrations to school events to family gatherings, here's your chance to share your visual memories of with the rest of the community.
Community Voices
North Shore residents weigh in on a variety of topics.
Join the mix! Start your own blog
If you'd like to share your opinions with your neighbors, consider becoming a Community Voices blogger.
Click here for more on how to get started.
Video: This is Glendale

This is Glendale: Mayor Jerome Tepper shares his thoughts about why Glendale is a great place to live, work and play.
Glendale links
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Marquette University

Marquette salutes
local honor students

Marquette University and MyGlendaleNOW.com are proud to salute the outstanding students who have made the honor rolls at our local schools. Click on a student's name for a printable honor roll certificate. Go to honor rolls page

The Equitable Bank

The Equitable Bank
honors local grads

The Equitable Bank and MyGlendaleNOW.com congratulate the Nicolet High School Class of 2008 with a special photo gallery from the June 15 graduation ceremony.

Photo gallery | Story package
MyCommunityNOW.com Summer Tour

NOW staffers hit the road

The staff of Community Newspapers and the NOW Web sites will make appearances throughout the area this summer - talking to readers and handing out freebies. Click here to see where the Summer Tour will be next.

HERE'S TO YOUR HEALTH

Health Department blog

North Shore Health Department The North Shore Health Department will post information aimed at keep residents safe and healthy on its new blog, "Here's to Your Health."
Latest post:

Who is making contributions?

Want to know which Glendale residents are contributing to the presidential campaigns - and how much they're giving? Wonder if Democrats or Republicans are getting more financial support in your community? Search our list of presidential campaign contributions.

Data Warehouse: More searchable databases

How much do educators earn?

Who's the highest paid person in your school district? How much is your child's teacher earning? How do salaries of educators here compare to the rest of the Milwaukee area?

Get the answers to those questions and more by searching our list of public school employee salaries.

Nicolet Prep Sportlight

Prep Sports SpotlightThe sports season is in full swing at Nicolet High School and, if you're a prep sports fan, we've got you covered. Track, soccer and more … this is your place for expanded coverage of the Nicolet prep sports scene.

Video: CNI All-Suburban banquet
Photo Gallery: Images from the season
Stories: NOW staff's prep coverage
Video: Prep Roundtable and more

STEVE'S CHEERS AND JEERS

Veteran sportswriter Tietz
goes behind local prep scene

Steve Tietz NOW sportswriter Steve Tietz shares his unique perspective on local high school sports in his new blog. Tietz, who has covered prep sports for more than 20 years, has insight you won't find anywhere else.

Latest post:

ADOPTABLE ANIMALS

Humane Society blog
features pets who need a home

Wisconsin Humane Society There are hundreds of dogs and cats who are looking for a new home. The Wisconsin Humane Society profiles those animals in its new blog.
Latest post:

Concerts in the parks

Milwaukee County Parks If you're looking for great music without spending a dime, check out the the free concerts that will be held throughout the Milwaukee County parks this summer. Click here for a complete concert schedule, and check out the photo gallery from this summer's events.

THE PARK PEOPLE

Citizens group is now online

Faye Stay on top of what's happening in the Milwaukee County parks system with the blog from The Park People, a member-driven organization dedicated to citizen stewardship of our county parks.

Latest post:

FAMILY WATCHDOG

Family Watchdog

Locate sex offenders
in your neighborhood

GlendaleNOW.com is teaming up with Family Watchdog, a national organization, to provide residents with an interactive map that shows where registered sex offenders are living and working in the Glendale area.

With just one click of the mouse, you can quickly find out whether any offenders are in your neighborhood and can get details on those individuals.
Go to Family Watchdog offender map

Video: Family Watchdog featured on 'Morning Blend'
Where We Live

Ozaukee County is
a great place to visit

Columbia St. Mary's From the outstanding schools to the friendliness of the neighborhoods to the great business districts, there's something special about Ozaukee County.

Wisconsin Athletic Club "Where We Live," a special advertising feature, captures the unique sense the community by focusing on the area's shopping, recreation, entertainment, traditions and landmarks.

Stories: What makes us so special?
Photo Gallery: Images of our community
Advertiser Directory: List of area businesses
Special Section: Digital version of section
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Community
Community Guide
From public officials to overnight parking rules, here's everything you need to know about living in Glendale.
The Basics: Whether you've lived in Glendale for decades or are a newcomer, here's your guide to the city's parking rules, trash pickup schedule, school attendance boundaries, shopping, library hours, election information and much more.

Local Links: Web sites for the local school districts, the city and community organizations.

Schools: Test scores, dropout rates, per-pupil spending and other facts about the districts that serve Glendale. Plus, a complete list of schools and the names, phone numbers and email addresses of top school officials.

Your Elected Officials: Want to express your opinion to your local officials, county board members, state legislators or congressman? Find out who they are and how to contact them.

Facts and Figures: What's the city's population? What's the median age? The average home value? The crime rate? All the statistics you need about Glendale.
Demographics | Crime

Dining Out: Read reviews of North Shore restaurants published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.


Classified
Looking for a used car, a new job or a place to live? Search our interactive online classified ads.

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Shopping
Yellow Pages
Find goods and services from local merchants in the online yellow pages.

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