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The Milwaukee County Historical Society hosted its 65th Annual Awards Dinner at the Pfister Hotel on May 10, recognizes individuals and organizations that have played a significant role in preserving Milwaukee history. This year’s award recipients included Steve Marcus, Justice Janine Geske, David Uihlein, and Kevin Abing. The milestone anniversaries of Milwaukee companies ranged from the Milwaukee Bucks at 50 Years to St. John’s on the Lake at 150 Years. The honor for Steve Marcus coincided with The Pfister Hotel’s 125 Year Anniversary, a relationship he has had special long-term connection with. Hosted by Tom Pipines, Former Fox 6...

The Latino Veterans’ Legacy of Valor Foundation also received a personal donation from Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele to kick-off the group’s fundraising efforts for a public monument. The Latino Veterans’ Legacy of Valor (LVLV) Foundation honored local Latino heroes at their Fourth Annual Benefit on April 13 at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, and presented the 2017/2018 Army 1st Lt. Daren M. Hidalgo Latino Veteran of the Year Award to George Banda. Latino Veteran of the Year Award is given to a local Latino veteran who has extended his or her service to the Latino community beyond...

Comic book icons like Wonder Woman and Batman’s Robin joined with mythical characters for a five kilometer run along the streets of Milwaukee’s Eastside on May 5. The masked avengers with colorful capes, cyborgs, unicorns, and practitioners of magic came together to participate in the 8th MKE Cosplay 5K: Cosmic Odyssey. The run and walk started from and finished at the Colectivo Coffee on Prospect Avenue. Organized by photographer and comic book enthusiast Troy Freund, the event combined two his passions. “I’m a runner and I like being active. I also have been reading comic books since I was...