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Wisconsin’s largest Anime and Japanese cultural event, Anime Milwaukee (AMKE), hosted its 12th annual gathering from February 15 to 17 at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee and Wisconsin Center, welcoming more than 10,000 guests from the area, around the country, and overseas. According to an economic impact study by the Greater Milwaukee area’s convention & visitors bureau, VISIT Milwaukee, AMKE 2019 was expected to reach the $4 million mark of bringing revenue to the city. Attendees of the three-day tribute to Japanese entertainment traveled from across the Midwest, the United States, and internationally. Aime Milwaukee was founded by the Japanese...

Digital Bridge of Milwaukee joined Mayor Tom Barrett, Spectrum representatives, and leaders from area businesses and nonprofits on February 7 at a special event to unveil plans for a new initiative, referred to as “Bridge Milwaukee.” The effort will allow Digital Bridge to join forces with area nonprofits to provide an innovative program that combines digital literacy with access to high-speed broadband and a working device. The new initiative is supported through a $32,500 Spectrum Digital Education Grant and Digital Bridge’s partnerships with area businesses and community organizations. At the event, Digital Bridge announced initial agreements with City on...