Author: Staff

History Porn: Milwaukee’s unhealthy obsession with still images from its past

It is normal to think that history is remembered in a linear fashion, with people living in the same home their whole lives. They would pass the torch to a new generation and hand down their stories from parent to child to grandchild, honoring the memories and traditions that arrived with each wave of immigrants to settle in Milwaukee and call it home. Then, somewhere a long the way, the links in that chain of tradition fractured. In the rush for modernization and adaptation, the linchpins of metropolitan life became nails in the coffin of the city’s collective and...

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HaywoodGroup’s One MKE Plaza aims to bring Ikon Hotel to north neighborhoods ahead of DNC

A project by Milwaukee developer HaywoodGroup seeks to redevelop the former Sears store and the 6-acres of neighboring property it acquired last year into “One MKE Plaza,” featuring a much needed hotel that could support the inflow of visitor for the Democratic National Convention in July 2020. The Ikon Hotel would be built within the former Sears, Roebuck and Company’s department store at 2100 W. North Avenue. The HaywoodGroup needs Common Council approval for a $4 million city loan to build the 80-room hotel and conference center, which would kick off a $50 million redevelopment plan around Fond Du...

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Research details how Milwaukee’s air hub has been vital for state and local economies

Results of a new study was recently released by Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele that identified the significant and positive impacts that Milwaukee’s Mitchell International (MKE) and Timmerman Airports have created for the state and local economies. Overall annual passenger and air cargo activity at Mitchell and Timmerman generates 26,038 jobs, $913.4 million of direct, induced, and indirect personal income, $2.6 billion of business revenue, $95.3 million of state and local taxes, and $88.3 million of Federal aviation-specific taxes. “Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is our front door, and its impact on the economic success of the County, State and...

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Port Milwaukee expects another strong year for international cargo as shipping season begins

The Great Lakes international shipping season has yet to start, but already two ships have departed northern Europe headed for Milwaukee. Both the Fednav ship Federal Barents and the Polsteam vessel Irma are in the North Atlantic now with port calls scheduled in North America, including Milwaukee. The locks in the Montreal/Lake Ontario section of the St. Lawrence Seaway are set to reopen on April 2, and the Irma and the Federal Barents will enter the Seaway approximately one week later. Both vessels are carrying raw materials for manufacturing that will be unloaded at Port Milwaukee and transferred to...

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Local faith and community leaders share messages against intolerance after Christchurch attack

As communities around the world continue to recover from the aftermath of two terrorist attacks at mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand during Friday Prayer, mourners gathered in Milwaukee on March 21 to stand together, united and unwilling to tolerate all forms of hate, bigotry, and violence. Hundreds attended the memorial vigil at the Islamic Center of Milwaukee, for victims of the New Zealand mosque attacks that claimed 51 innocent lives. The hate inspired mass shooting, America’s newest export to the world, was the latest terror attack on people in their place of worship. “It was not too long ago...

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From Brewers Games to Bastille Days: Milwaukee’s public transit delivers people to popular events

Leaving the car behind, with the addition of the streetcar and special event bus routes, visitors and residents of Milwaukee have more choices to visit top entertainment events without the need to drive. Milwaukee fans waiting for a repeat of last year’s exciting World Series push can count on the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) for a safe, fast, and affordable bus rides to and from Miller Park. The Brewers Line returns to serve every home game this season, starting with Opening Day on March 28 and – with any luck – continue operation late into the fall for...

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