The Sale Might Be Over For Internet Shoppers If Federal Bill Passes

Attention online shoppers: You might have to pony up more cash for those online shopping sprees, if federal sales tax legislation becomes law.

Online shoppers, who enjoyed avoiding paying sales tax for their out-of-state purchases, probably won't be happy if a bill pending in Congress becomes law. The Marketplace Fairness Act, which passed 69-27 in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, allows states the authority, and option, of collecting taxes on Internet and catalog sales. The act does not create a new tax. But it does allow states the option of collecting the taxes, which they are already owed. However, the legislation does exempt small businesses that make less than $1 million from collecting the tax. U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted for the bill, but Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) did not. “Today, I joined a bipartisan majority of the U.S. Senate in support of the Marketplace Fairness …

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Area Fundraisers Benefit Murder Victim's Young Daughter

Fundraiser at Taco John's of Waukesha on Thursday will benefit the Nani Negron Memorial Fund.

Jaslene Negron’s only 3 years old, but already her life’s taken a tragic turn. Her mother, Shanel “Nani” Negron, was killed by her boyfriend Eddie Callaway. Callaway, who was not Jaslene’s father, shot and killed himself when he was confronted by authorities in Indiana. Negron’s friends and family are rallying around the little girl and are holding several benefits to help raise money for Jaslene after the death of her mother. A Facebook group is planning a special event for Jaslene, although details are still in the works. However, the community can follow the updates on the fundraiser by liking the Facebook page here. Taco John’s in Waukesha is donating 50 percent of sales between 6:30 a.m. and 11 p.m. Thursday to the Nani Negron …

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Milwaukee Foodie News

Texas-Style Barbecue, New Sports Pub to Open Soon

New restaurants coming to Greendale, Whitefish Bay, Pewaukee and the East Side. Get caught up on all the latest foodie news.

If you love food and exploring new places to eat, or want to find out what eateries are coming and going, we have latest restaurant and other "foodie" news from throughout the Milwaukee area.  Here's a look at what's new on the local food, restaurant and bar scene. Last week, we told you that plans for a Chick-fil-A in Greendale have been put on the back burner, but that things are full speed ahead for another new restaurant in that village. Construction is under way for the Panther Pub & Eatery, which will be located on Broad Street in downtown Greendale. The restaurant, which is located in a former Associated Bank building will seat about 95 people and will include a 40-person outdoor dining patio. There's no date yet on when the sports …

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WOW House

Home Features Lots of Windows, Great Views for $330K

This week's Patch "Wow House" has plenty of windows and amazing view of surrounding woods on a half-acre lot.

From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally friendly abodes, the Milwaukee suburbs are chock-full of one-of-a-kind homes for sale. Each week, Patch highlights one "Wow House" that caught our attention. And while many of the homes Patch features each week have price tags approaching or surpassing the $1 million, this week's "Wow House" in Greenfield is more affordable — yet still worth showcasing. Located at the western edge of Milwaukee County, at 11965 W Rebecca Court, this home has plenty of windows and amazing view of surrounding woods on a half-acre lot. Built in 1986, the three-bedroom, 2-1/2-bath house has been meticulously maintained and updated by its owners. It includes a kitchen with granite counters and …

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Waukesha Homes for Sale With Open Houses

Want to own a house in Waukesha? Patch can help you minimize the pain of shopping for a house. Take a peek into some homes that have open houses this Sunday.

1511 Camden Ct UNIT D, Waukesha, WI 1695 Deer Trl, Waukesha, WI 1022 Oakland Ave, Waukesha, WI 1908 Paradise St, Waukesha, WI 1821 Paramount Dr APT E, Waukesha, WI  

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Walmart Market Expected to Open By the End of the Year

A groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new store will take place Thursday.

Construction is beginning on a new Walmart Neighborhood Market that is expected to open at the end of the year in the Town of Waukesha on Highway 164, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. A groundbreaking ceremony will take place Thursday at 10 a.m. The old building, which housed Walmart before Walmart moved to West Avenue in the City of Waukesha, was demolished last month. The 41,000-square-foot store is a smaller-scale grocery stores. There are about 200 similar stores throughout the country. Plans for the Walmart Neighborhood Market include additional commercial businesses in out lots that may be developed in the future, according to Town of Waukesha documents. The project is expected to develop 65 to 100 jobs at the Walmart …

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opening in Pewaukee

New restaurant is planned for Capitol Drive in Pewaukee.

Editor's Note: The following information was provided to Patch via a news release from The Boerke Company. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, a quick-service authentic Texas barbecue restaurant, will be opening their eighth franchise location in the state of Wisconsin in Pewaukee. The new location in the Pewaukee Commons retail center, at 1275 N. Capitol Drive, is 2,800 square-feet and will offer the full Dickey’s menu and catering options. Nathan Powers and Kristian Sydow, of The Boerke Company, represented the tenant in the lease transaction. Dickey’s will join Five Guys Burgers and Sport Cuts in the center. Dickey’s locations have been spreading across the State of Wisconsin, just this past February, a retired Air Force pilot also opened a Dickey’s…

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