Staff, Author at Milwaukee Independent

Mayor Tom Barrett invites Milwaukee residents to celebrate the VA’s 150th birthday

Posted by Staff | May 15, 2017 |

The hallowed grounds of the Milwaukee VA Medical Center can trace its roots back to one of the original birthplaces of the modern-day Department of Veterans Affairs. 2017 kicked off a year-long 150th anniversary celebration, with an all day Birthday event on June 3. The VA campus will feature re-enactors, musical entertainment, tours of the grounds and select buildings, and a look at a history of care that spans 15 decades. “I like to tell people, if the walls of our many buildings on these grounds could talk, the magnificent stories they would tell,” said Dean Schwaller, Historical District...

Construction Sunday: Milwaukee’s church renaissance and the process of renovation at Summerfield

Posted by Staff | May 9, 2017 |

In recent years, many historic Milwaukee churches have undergone major renovations. Not so much to repair decades of neglect, but to remove renovations made decades ago when the city’s population was enthralled with the idea of modernization.

Audio: Mercy Housing celebrates apartment grand opening

Posted by Staff | May 8, 2017 |

“Every one of us wants to go home tonight to a place where we can feel that we can be ourselves. That’s a natural, to want a home where you can feel as though you are valued and that you are respected.” – Mayor Tom Barrett, City of Milwaukee Mercy Housing Lakefront built the affordable rental community, located at the intersection of North Farwell and Thomas Street. The Greenwich Park Apartments are a two phase development that will eventually produce 100 rental units. It will offer affordable housing to the local workforce, within walking distance to nearby businesses. After...

Historical Society exhibit to celebrate Summerfest 50th

Posted by Staff | May 4, 2017 |

In honor of Summerfest’s 50th edition, Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. will feature a retrospective of Summerfest’s history, presented in partnership with the Milwaukee County Historical Society. After 50 years of bringing the Milwaukee community and beyond together, Summerfest has a proud story to tell. The astonishing line-up of artists and musicians is a huge part of it, but the festival’s history also embodies community tradition and a strong passion for bringing people together to celebrate summer. The exhibit will illustrate decades of festival highlights through large graphic panels, interactive components, and displays of original posters, banners and vintage memorabilia....

Lineup announced for 13th season of Bay View’s Chill on the Hill

Posted by Staff | May 4, 2017 |

The Bay View Neighborhood Association released the schedule on May 3 for the summer 2017 season of its popular “Chill on the Hill” concert series. In conjunction with Milwaukee County Parks, the Bay View Neighborhood Association will present more twenty bands in a 12-week concert series. The public is invited to catch original music, local food vendors, and connect with community partners. Returning to the hill again this year, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra will perform on June 20. Bay View is home to Humboldt Park, which features a beautiful band shell especially designed for acoustic excellence. Each Tuesday evening...

Local entrepreneurs inspired to start small and dream big

Posted by Staff | May 3, 2017 |

To grow their companies city leaders hope to boost capacity of small businesses during weeklong celebration in May. Milwaukee Small Business Week is a weeklong a celebration that recognizes and honors small business owners and entrepreneurs for their contributions to economic growth in the local community. Hosted by the City of Milwaukee and Mosaic Communications and powered by NewsReleaseNow.com, will take place the week of May 1. A kick off news conference was held May 2 at Potawatomi Hotel and Casino. This year’s theme “Start small. Dream Big.” aims to empower the city’s small business community with a series...