With a long and established career at the Milwaukee County government and then a local television network, Patti Gorsky felt those experiences prepared her for the truly bigger work ahead to help critically ill kids. As Wisconsin’s Fairy Godmother she uses hope to help these children, and has seen the healing power that a granted wish brings to them and their families.
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Milwaukee had a fast and efficient public transportation system that sustained residential need for travel and fueled economic sustainability, until city planners got a glimpse of the future. Originally built in the 1960s, the Marquette Interchange was rebuilt over four years from 2004 to 2008 and is the main transportation hub for downtown Milwaukee. Commuters use it every day and is one of downtown Milwaukee’s most prominent architectural landmarks. Over the years, millions of motorists would come to know the interchange as part of their route to work, around town, or across the state. Yet mostly forgotten from the...
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Overshadowed by the immigration debate is the celebration of foreigners who legally arrive in the United States, as they have for generations, and become citizens. Milwaukee was founded by immigrants, and June 14 saw a new batch of these freshly naturalized individuals join the ranks of the local community as Americans. In partnership with the the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services of Milwaukee Field Office, the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts hosted a formal Naturalization Ceremony as part of this year’s Annual Flag Day Celebration. Paul Mathews, President and CEO of the Marcus Center, welcomed guests and veterans...
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Pre>Fare is this year’s rock star of the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) at getting the public to Summerfest. The new digital ticket service is available for riders who use the Summerfest Freeway Flyers to get to the Big Gig. “Our partner, MCTS, is always looking for new ways to provide our patrons with the best service to Summerfest,” said Don Smiley, President & CEO of Summerfest. “Pre>Fare is a convenient option that will help patrons plan ahead for a hassle-free trip to Summerfest.” Pre>Fare saves riders a dollar off the regular $6.50 cash fee to use the Summerfest...
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Downtown’s destination for lunch on Wednesdays returned for the 2016 Summer season at Zeidler Park.
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Thomas Hellstrom connects the Bay View Historical Society to the Bay View Gallery Night with his exhibit and program for the public about Beulah Brinton.
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