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John McGivern’s PBS show kicked off its 7th season with a special preview

Posted by Editor | Jan 10, 2018 |

A new season of the Emmy Award winning “Around the Corner with John McGivern” began in 2018 with a sold-out preview party at the Milwaukee PBS studio on January 8. The most highly-rated local program on Milwaukee PBS, Around the Corner with John McGivern, returned with a brand-new season. Before the official broadcast premiere of the 7th season’s episode one on January 11, the public was given a free screening. Many of the individuals filmed in the show attended the January 8 event, including owner Johnathan Dye of Mr. Dye’s Pies and members from Discovery World’s S/V Denis Sullivan....

Fifth longest serving Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn to retire

Posted by Editor | Jan 9, 2018 |

Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn made a surprise announcement of his retirement on January 8, after a decade in the position. Chief Flynn said it was time to focus on his family. He will remain in his position until February 16. His retirement comes nearly two years before the end of his third term, which was scheduled to expire January 7, 2020. “In 10 years, a lot has happened. Much has been accomplished, much has been achieved,” said Chief Flynn. “It’s a good benchmark. And it’s time, time to say thank you, time to say goodbye.” His retirement announcement...

Jim Klisch and the hops behind Lakefront’s brew

Posted by Editor | Jan 8, 2018 |

The Milwaukee County Historical Society’s Brew City MKE hosted its first of the Behind the Brew series for 2018 on January 4. The founder and co-owner of Lakefront Brewery, Jim Klisch, hosted the unique event on the continuing history and innovation of hops in the American IPA. His talk had a emphasis on the application of hops in the brewing process of particular to Milwaukee. Hops are the flowers of the hop plant Humulus lupulus, used primarily as a flavoring and stability agent in beer, giving the beverage bitter, zesty, or citric flavors. “A community has formed at these...

Alderwoman Chantia Lewis kicks off #New9thMKE to rejuvenate Northridge area

Posted by Editor | Jan 3, 2018 |

A new initiative that is expected to reshape the 9th District’s business corridor and make a lasting impact on the surrounding community was unveiled by Alderwoman Chantia Lewis on December 30. The announcement coincided with the opening of a new restaurant in the district, Irie’s Place, and focused on the roadmap by the City of Milwaukee to redevelop the struggling 9th District in 2018. “Not only is it going to be the New Year, it’s going to be a whole new 9th District,” said Alderwoman Lewis. “There have been a lot of exciting business developments lately, and this announcement...

The war of ideas in Milwaukee and learning forgiveness after hate

Posted by Editor | Jan 1, 2018 |

The ongoing public discussion series presented its message on December 28, focused on a personal level of affecting change to “Each one. Reach one. Teach one.” Hosted by the Open Door Community Center JC and Norma Duckworth, the candid conversation about racism, hate, and forgiveness engaged the audience who attended on the bitter cold night. From the questions asked by the dozens who participated, there was a common yearning to see community conversations develop into stable public platform and become an agent for change. The event speakers, Arno Michaelis and Pardeep Kaleka, shared their personal journeys, and how they...