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Annual tomato battle is a fight for hunger

Posted by News Content | Sep 7, 2016 |

The Tomato Romp is North America’s first rotten tomato fight for a good cause with proceeds donated to the Hunger Task Force to help end hunger in our community. The 10th Annual Tomato Romp Festival kicks-off September 10th on Milwaukee’s East Side, in a day of eating, drinking and throwing over-ripe tomatoes. The day’s activities include a Bloody Mary Challenge among 12 East North Avenue establishments, the first unveiling of the Black Cat Alley’s large-scale street art mural installations, live music and a procession of all tomato fighters led by the Milwaukee Buck’s Bango, Milwaukee Bucks Dancers and Bucks...

Photo Essay: Protestors greet Trump at Milwaukee town hall

Posted by Editor | Aug 17, 2016 |

Sean Hannity of Fox News and Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump, were in Milwaukee for a television program held at the Pabst Theater on August 16.

Community runs to preserve Hank Aaron State Trail

Posted by NNS | Aug 15, 2016 |

Funds raised from the run/walk support Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail’s free summer Bike Adventure Camps for youth living in neighborhoods along the Trail. Carl Granetzke, 77, had competed in 100 triathlons and run in 752 races in southeastern Wisconsin before running in the 17th annual Hank Aaron State Trail 5K run/walk. “I’m here representing the old guys,” said Granetzke, of Racine, who received a prize for placing third in his age division (75 to 79) with a finishing time of 23 minutes. More than 1,000 people participated in the event that benefits the Friends of Hank Aaron...

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Marcus Duke’s journey to find a permanent facility for Club Kids 414

Posted by NNS | Jul 28, 2016 |

Marcus Duke, executive director of Club Kids 414, hopes that his appearance on national television will help him find a permanent home for his organization. “It was pure awesomeness,” recalled Marcus Duke, executive director of Club Kids 414, describing the moment he received a national “BET Shine A Light Award” for his work with youth in Milwaukee. Duke hopes the attention that went along with his appearance on national television during the BET Awards Show in Los Angeles will help him find a permanent home for Club Kids, which he’s been working on for years. “I’ll keep on working...

President Obama’s faith in America is hope for Milwaukee

Posted by News Content | Jul 28, 2016 |

Remarks by the President, as prepared for delivery at the Democratic National Convention on July 27. | Hello, America. Twelve years ago tonight, I addressed this convention for the very first time. You met my two little girls, Malia and Sasha – now two amazing young women who just fill me with pride. You fell for my brilliant wife and partner Michelle, who’s made me a better father and a better man; who’s gone on to inspire our nation as First Lady; and who somehow hasn’t aged a day. I know the same can’t be said for me. My...