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Scholastic to publish first illustrated edition of “The Hunger Games” with original art by Nico Delort

Scholastic to publish first illustrated edition of “The Hunger Games” with original art by Nico Delort

Posted by | May 2, 2024

A new deluxe edition of the worldwide bestseller “The Hunger Games,” the first novel of the dystopian Young Adult series set in the land of Panem by author Suzanne Collins, will feature an original collection of artwork. Scholastic announced that “The Hunger Games Illustrated Edition” would be published on October 1. The book will feature more than 30 black-and-white drawings from Nico Delort, an internationally acclaimed artist based in Paris. “The Hunger Games” has enthralled millions of readers in its examination of the cost of war, human nature, and the powerful forces of both love and resistance. The YA...

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Historic Inclusivity: Milwaukee welcomes most diverse group elected to city’s Common Council in 2024

Historic Inclusivity: Milwaukee welcomes most diverse group elected to city’s Common Council in 2024

Posted by | Apr 22, 2024

Milwaukee celebrated a significant milestone on April 16, as City Hall hosted its first traditional Inauguration Day since 2016. The swearing-in event featured the city’s most diverse Common Council in history, a landmark moment reflecting the evolving demographics and aspirations of Milwaukee’s residents. This year’s inauguration was unusually special as it was the first full-scale, in-person event since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, outside of a series of special elections. Alongside the Common Council, the Milwaukee City Comptroller, City Treasurer, and City Attorney also took their oaths, reinforcing the city’s commitment to a fresh start in governance. The...

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Mayor Cavalier Johnson outlines his vision for safety and urban development at inauguration ceremony

Mayor Cavalier Johnson outlines his vision for safety and urban development at inauguration ceremony

Posted by | Apr 22, 2024

Cavalier Johnson was sworn in for his first full term as mayor of Milwaukee during an inauguration ceremony at City Hall on April 16, marking both a new and continuing chapter of local leadership. Addressing a crowd of Milwaukeeans, city council members, and various government officials, Mayor Johnson outlined his vision and dedication towards fostering a safer, more educated, and inclusive city. “I am gratified by your encouragement, your belief in Milwaukee, and your belief in our leadership,” Mayor Johnson said after he vowed to uphold the Constitution and to faithfully discharge the duties of his office. “As I...

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Lakefront Gateway: Milwaukee Celebrates L-Line Expansion of The Hop at The Couture’s transit hub

Lakefront Gateway: Milwaukee Celebrates L-Line Expansion of The Hop at The Couture’s transit hub

Posted by | Apr 22, 2024

Milwaukee’s streetcar service, The Hop, opened its first significant route extension on April 11, ushering in a new era for public transit in the city. The landmark expansion, presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel, included full service to the Lakefront via the brand-new transit concourse inside The Couture building, enhancing accessibility to one of the city’s most scenic areas. Located near the lakefront in downtown Milwaukee, the event showcased the culmination of extensive planning and development efforts aimed at enhancing regional connectivity and accessibility. The Couture, a pivotal element of these efforts, now hosts a state-of-the-art travel concourse that promises...

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Governor Evers to highlight Wisconsin’s economic partnerships with Japan at White House dinner

Governor Evers to highlight Wisconsin’s economic partnerships with Japan at White House dinner

Posted by | Apr 10, 2024

Governor Tony Evers, together with First Lady Kathy Evers, will attend the distinguished White House State Dinner in Washington DC on April 10, in honor of Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Mrs. Kishida Yuko of Japan. This is the first official visit by a Japanese leader since 2015, when Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited. This momentous occasion highlights the deep-rooted economic ties and alliance between the United States and Japan. Governor Evers’ participation in the State Dinner is a testament to Wisconsin’s key role in fostering international economic relationships and the mutual benefits derived from such partnerships. “This State...

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Defenders of Irpin honored at Bucha memorial on second anniversary of the liberation of Kyiv region

Defenders of Irpin honored at Bucha memorial on second anniversary of the liberation of Kyiv region

Posted by | Apr 2, 2024

On the second anniversary of the liberation of Kyiv region from Russian invaders, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in the raising of the State Flag of Ukraine on the flagpole of the Memorial to the Defenders of the Bucha Community. By the end of March 2022, invading Russian forces had failed to capture the capital of Kyiv, and were driven out of the region in a humiliating defeat. But upon liberation, the residents of the area who survived the vicious occupation were finally able to take a full measure of the brutal war crimes that Russian troops had committed...

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