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Tomato Romp fights to end hunger in the East Side community

Posted by Anna Miller | Sep 13, 2016 |

The Tomato Romp Festival on the East Side of Milwaukee is home to the first ever rotten tomato fight in North America, and this year all proceeds from the battle benefited the Hunger Task Force. The tenth annual Tomato Romp festival took place on September 10 and hosted a range of activities, including a Best Bloody Mary competition, live music and a sneak preview of the Black Cat Alley art mural project. Located on Milwaukee’s East Side near North Avenue and organized by the East Side Business Improvement District (BID), the festival pinnacle culminated in the final event of...

Radio legend and journalist Eric Von passes away

Posted by Editor | Sep 9, 2016 |

“These are individuals I find interesting, and once people get to know them for more than just the things that are popular in the media about them, the public will have a different take on who these people are. I think it explains sometimes why people do the things they do, how they got to where they are. And I hope that it will serve as an inspiration for people who are looking for a way to move their lives to the next level.” – Eric Von A host at WNOV 860 AM Radio, Eric Von died on September...

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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