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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...

Photo Essay: Downtown workforce appreciation

Posted by Editor | Jul 26, 2016 |

The 11th Annual Downtown Employee Appreciation Week kicked-off at Red Arrow Park on July 25.

Mural movement paints its home in East Side Alley

Posted by Editor | Jul 25, 2016 |

A foundation for the Milwaukee street art movement, built on a frog. Black Cat Alley held a fundraiser on July 21 on the patio level of the UWM Kenilworth Apartments to kick off its September project, when ten artists will paint murals that transform the alley between Farewell and Prospect Avenues. Because the Kenilworth Campus borders the alley, which was originally envisioned as a school project to be painted by art students, Black Cat got its name in reference to the UW Milwaukee Panthers. The gala event was also organized to help Milwaukee understand the organization’s vision for developing...

Appreciation Week offers perks for working downtown

Posted by News Content | Jul 24, 2016 |

Downtown Employee Appreciation Week 2016 Begins Monday, July 25, with the opening ceremony held at Red Arrow Park. Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 will collaborate with downtown businesses and community leaders to reward the downtown workforce during the 11th Annual Downtown Employee Appreciation Week, July 25 – July 29. The fun-filled workweek will feature special events, office challenge games, lunchtime giveaways and exclusive discounts for downtown’s 83,490+ employees. View the complete schedule of events. Highlights for Monday, July 25 include: An opening ceremony at 11:45 a.m. at Red Arrow Park with invited guests Mayor Tom Barrett, County Executive Chris Abele...

Darryl Morin helps LULAC National Convention say yes to Milwaukee

Posted by News Content | Jul 22, 2016 |

Wisconsin overcame bids from Corpus Christi, TX, Los Angeles, CA, and San Juan, Puerto Rico to bring the national event to Milwaukee. The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), our nation’s oldest and largest Hispanic membership based organization, voted on Saturday, July 16 to bring their 2019 National Convention to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Darryl Morin, Past National Vice President and LULAC Council #340 Bid Committee Chair stated “We are pleased LULAC Delegates from across the country voted to bring this sought after convention to Milwaukee, Wisconsin especially when competing against such strong proposals. It was for Milwaukee’s world-class facilities...