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Summer Soulstice Gala: A celebration of history, art, and nature at Milwaukee’s Forest Home Cemetery

Summer Soulstice Gala: A celebration of history, art, and nature at Milwaukee’s Forest Home Cemetery

Posted by | Jun 21, 2024

More than one hundred guests enjoyed an evening of art and nature at the second Summer Soulstice Celebration, hosted by the historic Forest Home Cemetery and Arboretum on the evening of June 20. Attendees enjoyed a memorable journey through Milwaukee’s most prominent cemetery by horse-drawn carriages, and explored the old-world charm of the almost 200 acres that reflected the Victorian era. The informal tours highlighted the cemetery’s rich immigrant heritage and diverse collection of trees, which offered an immersive look at a site that has been a continuous part of Milwaukee since 1850. The Summer Soulstice event also featured...

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U.S. Secret Service releases Security Map for Milwaukee’s 2024 Republican National Convention area

U.S. Secret Service releases Security Map for Milwaukee’s 2024 Republican National Convention area

Posted by | Jun 21, 2024

U.S. Secret Service and Milwaukee officials outline 2024 RNC security measures on June 21, outlining increased local security measures that will be in place in the days leading up to, during, and immediately following the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee from July 15 to 18. People will be allowed to carry guns within blocks of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee and protesters will be given two stages, one within sight of the convention arena, under the security plan by local and federal law enforcement authorities. The plan comes in the wake of a federal lawsuit demanding protesters...

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Milwaukee County highlights successes from initiatives funded by opioid litigation settlements

Milwaukee County highlights successes from initiatives funded by opioid litigation settlements

Posted by | Jun 3, 2024

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley highlighted a recently released report about Milwaukee County’s strategic and data-informed efforts to combat the opioid epidemic through the effective utilization of opioid litigation settlement dollars. The report details how Milwaukee County has deployed the historic opioid settlement funds and reaffirms the County’s commitment to utilizing these resources effectively to save lives. Last year, Milwaukee County successfully recovered $102 million in opioid litigation settlements, representing the largest amount recovered by any local government in the history of Wisconsin. “For years, local leaders and organizations across Wisconsin have been on the frontlines of the opioid...

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Summer to Be Seen: Wisconsin’s LGBTQ+ community celebrates 30th anniversary with hometown Pride

Summer to Be Seen: Wisconsin’s LGBTQ+ community celebrates 30th anniversary with hometown Pride

Posted by | Jun 1, 2024

To celebrate a milestone anniversary of Wisconsin’s LGBTQ+ community, a special interactive traveling exhibit will travel across the state from June 1 to October 5. Taking the show on the road, “The Summer to Be Seen” will celebrate the people, places, events, and organizations that amplified LGBTQ+ visibility, in support of sixteen hometown pride celebrations in every corner of Wisconsin. Thirty years ago in June, local researchers partnered with Jim Kepner of the One National Gay and Lesbian Archives – now the One Institute – to create Wisconsin’s first local history exhibit. Under the guidance of Don Schwamb, the...

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Severe labor shortage: Business leaders unite in Milwaukee to advocate for Immigrant Work Permits

Severe labor shortage: Business leaders unite in Milwaukee to advocate for Immigrant Work Permits

Posted by | May 23, 2024

Leaders from business, labor, and advocacy groups joined elected officials at Milwaukee City Hall on May 22 and called on President Joe Biden to grant work authorization to long-term immigrant contributors in essential industries. Organized by the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC), the press conference highlighted the critical labor shortages across the country and emphasized the potential economic benefits of immigrant labor. James O’Neill, Director of Legislative Affairs for ABIC, set the stage with stark statistics. “The U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimates that even if we managed to get unemployment down to 0%, there would still be over 3...

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Children welcome Milwaukee’s Big Truck Day for third year at the start of National Public Works Week

Children welcome Milwaukee’s Big Truck Day for third year at the start of National Public Works Week

Posted by | May 20, 2024

For the third year consecutive, Milwaukee Downtown BID #21 partnered with the City of Milwaukee to host the Big Truck Day on May 18 at Red Arrow Park. The free public event provided a unique and exciting opportunity for local children and families to explore an array of big rigs from the Department of Public Works, Milwaukee Fire Department, and Milwaukee Police Department. The sunny weather created a festive atmosphere that welcomed a large crowd eager to participate in the day’s activities. Attendees of Big Truck Day had the chance to get an up-close look at various trucks and...

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