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Milwaukee approves resolution seeking to restrict gun access for people convicted of domestic violence

Mayor Cavalier Johnson took a significant step to address the issue of domestic violence in Milwaukee, particularly its intersection with easy access to firearms, by signing Common Council...
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Evening of illumination: Milwaukee celebrates 25th annual Holiday Lights Festival at Pere Marquette Park

The city of Milwaukee sparkled brighter on November 16 as the 25th Annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival commenced in Pere Marquette Park. Hosted by Milwaukee Downtown BID #21, this year’s...
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Cheer District: Mayor Johnson welcomes Milwaukee’s holiday season at 110th annual tree lighting

The City of Milwaukee ushered in the holiday season with its 110th annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony, on November 17 at the Fiserv Forum’s plaza in “Cheer” District. The City...
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March for Israel: Milwaukee group joins historic Washington rally calling for the release of hostages

Almost 200 residents from the Milwaukee area traveled to Washington DC on November 14 to participate in the “March for Israel.” They joined an estimated 290,000 others from across the...
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Wisconsin’s Muslim leaders pledge to abandon Biden in 2024 presidential election over no Gaza cease-fire

Muslim leaders from across the state and the Wisconsin Christians for Justice in Palestine held a press conference at Milwaukee City Hall on November 9, making a public pledge that without a...
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Images by Milwaukee Independent of Old Main’s former condition of decay featured in new PBS documentary

Milwaukee PBS premiered a new documentary “A Hallowed Home for Heroes” on November 6. It details the historic past of Old Main, also known as Milwaukee’s Soldiers Home, through...
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Ukrainian child enjoys normal life in Milwaukee after escaping war and finding treatment for spinal disease

Along with the hardships of the first year of war in Ukraine, Lesia Kutarenko began noticing that her baby was no longer trying to walk. He had also reverted to crawling. “Our son could walk...
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Humanitarian crisis: Milwaukee healthcare professionals call for protection of civilians in Gaza

Medical professionals from across Milwaukee County gathered at the Islamic Society of Milwaukee on October 20, to voice their growing concerns about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in war-weary...
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The Last Alarm: Milwaukee honors the public service of firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice

Milwaukee’s annual memorial ceremony to honor its fallen firefighters was held on October 12 at MFD Headquarters Station 2, a solemn tradition observed since 1996 to remember those who were...
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New mural at Miller High Life Theatre celebrates the iconic beer brand’s long history in Milwaukee

Molson Coors Beverage Company unveiled a new mural at the historic Miller High Life Theatre in downtown Milwaukee on October 12, a tribute to both the city’s rich heritage and the iconic beer...
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Historical Remembrance: Lynching site of George Marshall Clark gets marker in Milwaukee’s Third Ward

Local officials, area leaders, and members of the community gathered on October 11 in the Third Ward to share a significant moment in Milwaukee County’s history, as a marker was officially...
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Illuminating the Dark: Hidden secrets from the Pabst Mansion’s mysterious past unveiled in special tour

The Pabst Mansion began hosting its “Illuminating the Dark” tour for the public on October 5, in an effort to shine a new light on some mysterious stories from the historic home’s...
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