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Evening of illumination: Milwaukee celebrates 25th annual Holiday Lights Festival at Pere Marquette Park

Evening of illumination: Milwaukee celebrates 25th annual Holiday Lights Festival at Pere Marquette Park

Posted by | Nov 20, 2023

The city of Milwaukee sparkled brighter on November 16 as the 25th Annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival commenced in Pere Marquette Park. Hosted by Milwaukee Downtown BID #21, this year’s festival was another dazzling showcase of holiday cheer and community spirit, featuring an assortment of performances, treats, and a special visit from Santa Claus himself. The annual festival, a cherished tradition for a quarter of a century, saw the park transformed into a winter wonderland. Attendees were treated to an evening filled with live music and dance performances. Fireworks concluded the celebration, illuminating the downtown area along the Milwaukee...

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Cheer District: Mayor Johnson welcomes Milwaukee’s holiday season at 110th annual tree lighting

Cheer District: Mayor Johnson welcomes Milwaukee’s holiday season at 110th annual tree lighting

Posted by | Nov 20, 2023

The City of Milwaukee ushered in the holiday season with its 110th annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony, on November 17 at the Fiserv Forum’s plaza in “Cheer” District. The City of Milwaukee’s City Christmas Tree in the Cheer District was illuminated by the We Energies Foundation, adorned with 18,000 lights. “The transformation of Deer District into Cheer District, illuminated by the We Energies Foundation, was the perfect start to the holiday season, and we are excited to celebrate the 110th City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree Lighting,” said Michael Belot, Senior Vice President of Bucks Ventures and Development. The event...

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March for Israel: Milwaukee group joins historic Washington rally calling for the release of hostages

March for Israel: Milwaukee group joins historic Washington rally calling for the release of hostages

Posted by | Nov 15, 2023

Almost 200 residents from the Milwaukee area traveled to Washington DC on November 14 to participate in the “March for Israel.” They joined an estimated 290,000 others from across the nation, calling for the release of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Organized by the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, the group left General Mitchell International Airport on the morning of November 14 to take part in the historic event, and returned later the same day in the evening. Supporters of Israel rallied by the tens of thousands on the National Mall under heavy security, voicing solidarity in the fight...

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Wisconsin’s Muslim leaders pledge to abandon Biden in 2024 presidential election over no Gaza cease-fire

Wisconsin’s Muslim leaders pledge to abandon Biden in 2024 presidential election over no Gaza cease-fire

Posted by | Nov 10, 2023

Muslim leaders from across the state and the Wisconsin Christians for Justice in Palestine held a press conference at Milwaukee City Hall on November 9, making a public pledge that without a ceasefire and immediate assistance of the people in Gaza, they would not vote for President Biden or other any elected officials in the next election. The collection of Wisconsin leaders, in their individual capacities, pledged to #AbandonBiden, and other elected officials in 2024, and to actively campaign for their communities to follow suit. “Some people will say, ‘well, are you gonna vote for one of the Republicans...

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Ukrainian child enjoys normal life in Milwaukee after escaping war and finding treatment for spinal disease

Ukrainian child enjoys normal life in Milwaukee after escaping war and finding treatment for spinal disease

Posted by | Oct 24, 2023

Along with the hardships of the first year of war in Ukraine, Lesia Kutarenko began noticing that her baby was no longer trying to walk. He had also reverted to crawling. “Our son could walk while leaning on chairs, sofas, and walls. Like all children, he would sometimes fall. Then I started noticing that he stopped walking. He began to crawl more or move on his knees while leaning on objects,” said Kutarenko. “I contacted our pediatrician about this problem, who said we needed to encourage him more to walk. Two more months passed, and he seemed to be...

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Justice for Palestinians: Thousands march in Milwaukee to show solidarity with the people of Gaza

Justice for Palestinians: Thousands march in Milwaukee to show solidarity with the people of Gaza

Posted by | Oct 23, 2023

The Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine (WCJP) organized a rally and march on October 21, drawing thousands to the streets of downtown Milwaukee in a show of solidarity with the people of Gaza. The peaceful demonstration began at Red Arrow Park and concluded at “The Calling” sculpture along the Lakefront, a prominent landmark in the city. The event was marked by an outpouring of support from the local community, with participants ranging from students to elderly residents, coming together to express their concern for the ongoing humanitarian issues in Gaza. “Thousands marched in Milwaukee for a ceasefire on...

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