Give Me Liberty: Acclaimed hometown film shares a uniquely Milwaukee immigrant story with the world
A sold-out theatrical premiere of “Give Me Liberty” took place on August 22
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Free home delivery service for library books coming to Milwaukee in effort to promote reading
Milwaukee County residents will get a free library book delivery service to stimulate reading, beginning on September 3. Provided by Helium, the service will enable both public library cardholders and non-cardholders to rent library books online. The selections will be delivered to homes, and then picked up when finished and returned. Helium plans to provide this full range of services at no cost to readers. In an age of declining readership, Helium’s program aims to removes obstacles to establishing strong reading habits, and save residents money and time spent obtaining books. “Books hold a certain power. A lot of...
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Nile puts “The Hop” in Hip-Hop Week with first-ever streetcar concert performance
Local creative talent Nile performed his unique style of Hip-Hop on The Hop, as the first live concert ever to be held on Milwaukee’s streetcar on August 19. His Tiny Desk on wheels was also the first music event to kick off Hip-Hop Week MKE 2019. The onboard concert departed from the Intermodal Station on its regular route to Burns Commons and returned for about a 40 minute show. Dozens of riders enjoyed the musical experience along the way. “I’m inspired to do stuff like this to push myself to the next level of performing, and being able to...
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“Junk” beer from Lakefront Brewery’s “My Turn” series recalled due to risk of exploding bottles
Lakefront Brewery asked on August 15 that consumers with bottles of the beer
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Another Man: New track from Milwaukee duo Nickel & Rose inspired by Vera Hall’s Jim Crow era folk song
The artists of Milwaukee’s music scene release songs and albums year round on a variety of themes.
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Casualties of Trump’s Trade War: China tariffs push Wisconsin farmers to brink of financial ruin
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers communicated to President Donald Trump on August 12 in a letter, asking him to listen to the economic hardships of state farmers, and put an end to the unnecessary trade war between the United States and international business partners like China. The president’s never-ending tariffs have continued to inflict a direct and negative impact on many industries in Wisconsin. None have been harder hit than agriculture, an $88 billion industry in Wisconsin that employs one out of every nine workers in the state. Governor Evers said that when farmers thrive, rural communities thrive, and the...
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