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Bucks reveal two health-oriented facilities downtown with Froedtert

Posted by Staff | Aug 30, 2016 |

Milwaukee organizations expand long-term partnership to include development of state-of-the-art facilities within arena district for research, player care and community health. The Milwaukee Bucks and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) health network announced an expansion of their community partnership to include developing two new health-oriented facilities within the new downtown Milwaukee arena district on August 27. A state-of-the-art Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Science Center, which will serve as the new practice and training facility for the Milwaukee Bucks, will combine the Bucks’ world-class medical team with Froedtert & MCW’s leading physicians and...

Video: City, County, and State join to help Sherman Park

Posted by Staff | Aug 29, 2016 |

Governor Walker announced his $4.5 Million plan to rebuild neighborhoods in Milwaukee at a press conference on August 26. This footage highlights some of his statements, along with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, as they talk about the city, county, and state efforts to create jobs and eliminate blight in Sherman Park and surrounding areas.

Darryl Morin: Ensuring Human Dignity

Posted by Staff | Aug 26, 2016 |

The son of a migrant farmer who began working at age 11 by shoveling blacktop, Darryl Morin learned to overcome the limitations others placed on him to build a successful communications business, and help manage the oldest Latino civil rights organization in the country. His numerous social justice efforts have also connected local Hispanic groups with Jewish communities and beyond, so that every person in Milwaukee can have a voice and make a difference.

Video: My Hometown, Milwaukee’s song

Posted by Staff | Aug 22, 2016 |

MPTV is producing a 30th anniversary feature about the BoDeans later this fall, and filmed the August 19 performance at Cedarburg Summer Sounds for the documentary.

360° Video: Bill Camplin Band at Ebbott’s Barn

Posted by Staff | Aug 19, 2016 |

The original members who performed on the album Cardboard Box, Bill Camplin, Bob Mueller, Jamie Sheldon, Robert Knetzger, and Jason Klagstad, reunited at Ebbott’s Barn on August 14 for a private concert that celebrated their 40 year legacy of friendship and music.

Historic Milwaukee relocates to Mackie Building

Posted by Staff | Aug 18, 2016 |

Historic Milwaukee, Inc. (HMI) invited the public to a grand opening of their new office at 235 East Michigan Street on August 16. The event showcased Historic Milwaukee’s newly renovated headquarters, which combine the open-concept offices and a new retail space. “This move comes after two years of strategic planning to secure a street-front space with high visibility and foot traffic,” said Executive Director Stacy Swadish. “Thanks to HMI board member and building owner Josh Jeffers, HMI was able to relocate to the corner of Michigan and Broadway in the historic Mackie Building.” The move is part of the...