Author: Lee Matz

The Milwaukee Independent spent a full day on locations with the crew of “Around the Corner with John McGivern,” while filming a season seven episode featuring the community of Havenwoods.

The 5th anniversary of the “Oak Creek Sikh Memorial Remembrance” was held over three days that began on August 4, honoring the lives that were lost and injured on August 5, 2012.

An extra day was added to Tia Richardson’s community mural painting of “Sherman Park Rising” on August 4, giving residents and city leaders one last opportunity to participate in the production process.

Mayor Tom Barrett traveled by foot with Milwaukee Streetcar construction workers, along a section of the track route on August 2 as part of his “Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days” Challenge to encourage healthy living among residents.

The 12th Annual Downtown Employee Appreciation Week kicked-off on July 31, with lunchtime giveaways and special events daily.

The Pabst Family held a free open house for the public of the Pabst Mansion on June 29 to celebrate its 125th anniversary.