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Tanzania signs Sister City agreement with Milwaukee

Posted by Editor | Nov 11, 2016 |

A Sister City agreement between Milwaukee and the District of Tarime, Tanzania was signed during a special ceremony at City Hall on November 7. Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Common Council Chair of the Sister Cities Committee, said the international agreement with Tarime, Tanzania had been in the works for months, and was supported by mutually strong enthusiasm and interest. “The partnership between our two cities is both exciting and encouraging. I’m confident that it will prove equally valuable for the citizens of Milwaukee and the citizens of Tarime,” said Alderman Stamper. The agreement offered benefits for both cities...

Photo Essay: A running event for every runner

Posted by Editor | Nov 10, 2016 |

The second annual PNC Bank Milwaukee Running Festival was held on November 5 and 6, with more than 4,000 runners participating in the multi-day event.

Video: Transmitting Culture Through Art

Posted by Editor | Nov 9, 2016 |

A segment from the Milwaukee Startup Week panel discussion that featured Reginald Baylor, Jay Anderson, and Bobby Drake, with moderators Doug Johnson and Curtis Carter.

New George Webb restaurant in Sherman Park area brings economic hope

Posted by Editor | Nov 2, 2016 |

George Webb Restaurants opened its newest location on October 28, bringing the restaurant franchise to a total of 30 locations throughout Wisconsin. The new storefront, located at 3528 West Fond du Lac Avenue in Milwaukee, brings the company’s iconic brand to Milwaukee’s Sherman Park neighborhood. The location is near where several business were damaged by fires during a night of public unrest in August. The iconic Milwaukee hamburger chain, known for its 24 hour-a-day breakfast service, started as an East side family business in 1984. George Webb opened his first “George Webb and Sons” lunch counter on the corner...

Pop-up pumpkin patch brings Halloween to North Avenue kids

Posted by Editor | Oct 31, 2016 |

“The second question people ask is, ‘are the pumpkins free?’ And the first question people ask is, ‘are the pumpkins free?’ They just can’t believe we’re sitting here and giving away pumpkins all day. So it’s really fun.” – Tim McCollow Residents of the Lindsay Heights area enjoyed a special Halloween treat again this year, as free pumpkins were distributed at Sunshine Park on October 29. The event was organized by a collaboration between Outpost Natural Foods Co-op and HOME GR/OWN, a City of Milwaukee program supported by Mayor Tom Barrett to improve the quality of life for neighborhood...

Niki Johnson: Using art to give others a voice

Posted by Editor | Oct 20, 2016 |

Internationally recognized Milwaukee artist Niki Johnson unveiled her latest artwork, made out of the signage from Planned Parenthood health centers de-funded under the Walker administration in Wisconsin.