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Girl Scouts navigate cemetery labyrinth to plant American flags in honor of veterans

Posted by Editor | May 25, 2018

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For Memorial Day we remember the loss not give thanks for service

by Curtis Schmitt | May 27, 2018

Each year in Southeastern Wisconsin, just as the trees begin to green and the flowers begin to...

Discovery World expansion gets further support with $600K in funding

by Staff | May 26, 2018
Milwaukee Bucks leadership shows support for Sterling Brown over his abuse by police

by Staff | May 24, 2018
Expanding the dream of Dr. Carter to build healthy communities

by Editor | May 23, 2018
Disposal box program for medication helps fight opioid crisis while protecting Lake Michigan

by Staff | May 23, 2018

Profiles

Nate Hamilton: Hopes, fears, and thoughts of family on fourth anniversary of Dontre’s dеath

by Editor | May 8, 2018

Nate Hamilton is the co-founder of the Coalition for Justice, an advocacy organization that has...

Brad Lichtenstein: Documentary Filmmaking as a force for social change

by Editor | May 4, 2018
Fidel Verdin: Guiding TRUE Skool to do the real work while others reinvent a broken wheel

by Editor | Apr 6, 2018
Honore Nolting: Fighting the trauma of young adult cancer with love and laughter

by Editor | Mar 9, 2018
Margaret Rozga: Marches, Marriage, MCTS, and Memories of Father Groppi

by Editor | Feb 23, 2018

Columns

Proximity, Similarity, and the Mechanics of Accepting Lies

by Pardeep Kaleka | May 24, 2018

As Donald Trump addressed the issue of California sanctuary city laws on May 17, he went on his...

Scared While White: Hysteria about People of Color due to paranoid fear of retribution

by Reggie Jackson | May 14, 2018
On Preaching to the Choir: “Showing Up” as a Necessary Next Step

by Dominic Inouye | May 9, 2018
The Starbucks Arrest, Dontre Hamilton’s Death, and Sitting in Public While Black

by Reggie Jackson | Apr 24, 2018
On Walking Intently: Mushroom Hunting and Jane’s Walk MKE

by Dominic Inouye | Apr 19, 2018

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Milwaukee Arts organizations share $227K in grants from City’s art board

Milwaukee Arts organizations share $227K in grants from City’s art board

May 22, 2018

Residents join to make Harambee neighborhood healthier in massive 160 block cleanup

Residents join to make Harambee neighborhood healthier in massive 160 block cleanup

May 21, 2018

Trains of the Milwaukee Road immortalized in photos by Wallace Abbey

Trains of the Milwaukee Road immortalized in photos by Wallace Abbey

May 21, 2018

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TeddyLoid: Japanese musician talks music, manga, and Milwaukee

TeddyLoid: Japanese musician talks music, manga, and Milwaukee

Feb 19, 2018

Norma Duckworth: Food insecurity and the role that poverty plays

Norma Duckworth: Food insecurity and the role that poverty plays

Jan 26, 2018

Robert J. Miller: Lessons from a time when both sides prayed to the same God

Robert J. Miller: Lessons from a time when both sides prayed to the same God

Sep 22, 2017

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Socially Homesick: Our neighborhoods desperately need a Mister Rogers

Socially Homesick: Our neighborhoods desperately need a Mister Rogers

May 27, 2018

Wisconsin’s lack of transit system enforces racial barriers and workforce shortage

Wisconsin’s lack of transit system enforces racial barriers and workforce shortage

May 25, 2018

Foxconn to cut back factory scale in breach of investment promise to Wisconsin taxpayers

Foxconn to cut back factory scale in breach of investment promise to Wisconsin taxpayers

May 24, 2018

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Street by Dr. Lester Carter’s historic pharmacy renamed in his honor

May 23, 2018

After six decades as a practicing Pharmacist, Dr. Lester L. Carter, Jr. was recognized for his...

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Milwaukee climbs to #17 on national ParkScore ranking

May 27, 2018 | Curated

Milwaukee recently placed 17th out of 100 in the 2018 Trust for Public Land Parkscore rankings....

City increases fines for retailers who sell tobacco to minors

May 26, 2018 | Curated

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Adopt-A-Soldier program gives headstones to Milwaukee’s forgotten Civil War heroes

Adopt-A-Soldier program gives headstones to Milwaukee’s forgotten Civil War heroes

May 18, 2018

Historical Society honors Steve Marcus for longstanding contributions to Milwaukee

Historical Society honors Steve Marcus for longstanding contributions to Milwaukee

May 15, 2018

Vietnam combat medic George Banda honored at tribute to Latino veterans

Vietnam combat medic George Banda honored at tribute to Latino veterans

May 12, 2018

Superheroes run for charity in 8th Milwaukee Cosplay 5K

Superheroes run for charity in 8th Milwaukee Cosplay 5K

May 10, 2018

Dontre Day proclaimed in Milwaukee as a celebration of life in the memory of a loss

Dontre Day proclaimed in Milwaukee as a celebration of life in the memory of a loss

May 8, 2018

Thousands March in Waukesha against Sheriff Severson’s 287g plan for Immigration Enforcement

Thousands March in Waukesha against Sheriff Severson’s 287g plan for Immigration Enforcement

May 2, 2018

City Hall gets permanent public art display with installation of iconic bronze sculpture

City Hall gets permanent public art display with installation of iconic bronze sculpture

May 1, 2018

MSOE breaks ground on $34M Diercks computer sciences building

MSOE breaks ground on $34M Diercks computer sciences building

Apr 26, 2018

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Roots of Segregation: Reggie Jackson and Richard Rothstein share insights at special event

Roots of Segregation: Reggie Jackson and Richard Rothstein share insights at special event

Apr 30, 2018

A historic conversation on five decades of African American leadership in Milwaukee

A historic conversation on five decades of African American leadership in Milwaukee

Mar 27, 2018

Chasing the unfulfilled promises of fair housing over the decades

Chasing the unfulfilled promises of fair housing over the decades

Mar 20, 2018

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MSO releases animated walkthrough envisioning Warner Theater space

MSO releases animated walkthrough envisioning Warner Theater space

May 16, 2018

Hip hop, political culture, and the bitter acceptance of truth

Hip hop, political culture, and the bitter acceptance of truth

Apr 6, 2018

Jay Flores: The real life power of STEM for kids

Jay Flores: The real life power of STEM for kids

Apr 3, 2018

Video: Holding onto humor and hope as a family caregiver

Video: Holding onto humor and hope as a family caregiver

Mar 9, 2018

360° Video: TeddyLoid remixes the Rave at Anime MKE

360° Video: TeddyLoid remixes the Rave at Anime MKE

Feb 19, 2018

Caring for people in need despite fear, apathy, and lack of cooperation

Caring for people in need despite fear, apathy, and lack of cooperation

Jan 26, 2018

Video: Urban living engineered for the elderly by Wisconsin’s youth

Video: Urban living engineered for the elderly by Wisconsin’s youth

Jan 17, 2018

Video: Multi-cultural performances honor Dr. King’s dream

Video: Multi-cultural performances honor Dr. King’s dream

Jan 16, 2018

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City increases fines for retailers who sell tobacco to minors
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Girl Scouts navigate cemetery labyrinth to plant American flags in honor of veterans
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Wisconsin’s lack of transit system enforces racial barriers and workforce shortage
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Milwaukee Bucks leadership shows support for Sterling Brown over his abuse by police
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