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Milwaukee Public Market announced recently that On the Bus, the newest addition to the Third Ward destination, was open and held the distinction of being one of the only exclusively plant-based eateries in the Historic Third Ward. Earlier this year the market announced the addition of On the Bus, who is taking over roughly 430 square feet of space on the south end of the market building, adjacent to Thief Wine Shop & Bar and Kehr’s Candies. At the helm of the woman-owned business venture is Emily Ware, who is excited about her plans to offer plant-based and “super...

Milwaukee Area Technical College’s accounting program has been ranked one of the “50 Best Online Associate in Accounting Degrees for 2017” by College Choice, a leading authority in college and university rankings and resources. College Choice developed its list by comparing the academic reputation, student satisfaction, affordability and average annual salary of graduates from online associate in arts/associate in science accounting programs across the country. “MATC is proud to have one of the best online accounting programs in the country. This national recognition affirms the quality of an MATC education,” said MATC President Dr. Vicki J. Martin. “We offer...

The 2017 Milwaukee Film Festival announced the full lineup for Spotlight Presentations, including the multiple award-winning Opening Night film “STUMPED,” directed by MFF alum Robin Berghaus, and Closing Night film “Landline,” directed by Gillian Robespierre (“Obvious Child”) and starring Jenny Slate and Jay Duplass. Milwaukee was first introduced to STUMPED director Robin Berghaus when her short film of the same name screened at the 2014 Milwaukee Film Festival. Following the rehabilitation of quadrilateral amputee, Will Lautzenheiser, as he coped with his trauma through stand-up comedy, Berghaus expanded the film into a feature when Lautzenheiser took a chance on a...

Near West Side Partners, Inc. (NWSP) recently announced six finalists selected as part of the Rev-Up MKE small business competition. The program’s goal is to provide an opportunity for the winner, and as many finalists as possible, to expand or start a business in the Near West Side and receive the support it needs to make it a success. This announcement brings NWSP closer to providing even more services to area residents and employees in the Near West Side. “The Near West Side is home to some of the world’s greatest start-ups, companies that are now iconic brands like...

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced that Milwaukee County Parks will host a public information meeting presenting plans for the designation of the unpaved multi-use trail along the Milwaukee River Parkway, from West Green Tree Road to West Good Hope Road in Glendale. The open-house-style meeting will be held September 13, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the Brown Deer Boathouse, 7835 N. Green Bay Road. The trail will provide new recreational opportunities in the northeast region of Milwaukee County. Residents may view and give feedback on displays of the trail prior to and following a brief presentation....

The A.O. Smith Corporation and The Water Council of Milwaukee will host “Fostering Public-Private Innovations in the U.S. Water Market – Wisconsin’s Leadership” in Washington, D.C. on September 6. The program will highlight the value and successes of public-private partnerships in the water industry, using Wisconsin as the model, and innovative technology solutions and management strategies that can be deployed across the U.S. to help address safe drinking water and infrastructure challenges. This is the first time A.O. Smith and The Water Council have jointly brought an informative program to D.C. for policymakers highlighting the need to increase innovation...