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Floral Reflections: Pabst Mansion showcases the ancient Japanese art of Ikebana for a second year
The Pabst Mansion hosted an original cultural exhibition of the ancient art of Japanese floral arrangements for a second year, from April 28 to May 1, in partnership with Ikebana International Milwaukee Chapter 22. “Floral Reflections: Ikebana at the Pabst...
Stories from Ukraine: How Milwaukee helped a bakery feed hungry survivors in Bucha with fresh bread
Reports from Ukraine: This feature is part of an original Milwaukee Independent editorial series that recorded news from cities across Ukraine, including Milwaukee's sister city of Irpin, in May 2022. It was the first and, at that time, only news organization in...
Interview with Oleksandr Markushin: Mayor of Irpin and the hero of a Hero City
Reports from Ukraine: This feature is part of an original Milwaukee Independent editorial series that recorded news from cities across Ukraine, including Milwaukee's sister city of Irpin, in May 2022. It was the first and, at that time, only news organization in...
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Milwaukee leaders condemn detentions and forced separations in sweeping ICE raids across Wisconsin
triggering a statewide backlash and coordinated response led by Milwaukee community organizers, elected officials, and immigrant rights advocates. At Milwaukee City Hall on October 3, speakers delivered urgent warnings, outlined new defense strategies, and called for...
Milwaukee officials and faith leaders denounce arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan as political intimidation
State and local officials, faith leaders, and community advocates gathered on April 28 at the Milwaukee County Courthouse to condemn the FBI’s arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan on April 25, calling it a politically motivated attack orchestrated by the Trump administration...
Lakefront Gateway: Milwaukee Celebrates L-Line Expansion of The Hop at The Couture’s transit hub
Milwaukee’s streetcar service, The Hop, opened its first significant route extension on April 11, ushering in a new era for public transit in the city. The landmark expansion, presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel, included full service to the Lakefront via the...
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Podcast: A “Deep Dive” into 175 years of memory and legacy at Milwaukee’s Forest Home Cemetery
The Deep Dive podcast by Milwaukee Independent takes a closer look at the stories that matter most, uncovering the layers of complexity behind today’s pressing issues. From groundbreaking research to critical social movements and the intersection of local and global...
Podcast: A “Deep Dive” into the American electorate’s descent into political apathy
The Deep Dive podcast by Milwaukee Independent takes a closer look at the stories that matter most, uncovering the layers of complexity behind today’s pressing issues. From groundbreaking research to critical social movements and the intersection of local and global...
Podcast: A “Deep Dive” into the unintended consequences of America’s Prohibition Era
The Deep Dive podcast by Milwaukee Independent takes a closer look at the stories that matter most, uncovering the layers of complexity behind today’s pressing issues. From groundbreaking research to critical social movements and the intersection of local and global...
