From Milwaukee to Africa: An identity, a faithful purpose, and a welcome home
In 1997, God gave me a picture of an African village on a hill. There were clusters of small homes surrounded by children, running and laughing. Mothers were sitting on the steps of these houses interacting with one another. The church was in the centre. There were...
A photographic journey across modern African history inspires change in Milwaukee
Salim Amin, the Nairobi-based filmmaker and son of legendary African documentarian Mohamed Amin joined acclaimed Milwaukee filmmaker and photographer Chip Duncan for a special film screening and talkback session, around the new Charles Allis Art Museum’s exhibit...
Design project helps local creatives bedazzle MCTS bus shelters with art
On June 14, representatives from Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS), Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, and artist CK Ledesma unveiled the first piece from a new art program that turned the bus shelter at the northeast corner of Humboldt Boulevard and North...
John Gurda navigates Milwaukee history in new book about the city built on water
Expanding on his popular Milwaukee Public Television documentary, John Gurda explores the city’s complicated relationship with its most precious resource. From celebrated Milwaukee historian and author John Gurda, his newest Wisconsin Historical Society Press book,...
Milwaukee families face separation and deportation as Speaker Ryan stalls DACA legislation
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan announced on June 12 that he would schedule votes in the near future on two anti-immigrant bills that provided no guaranteed protections for DACA recipients, but reduced family reunification visas and provided funding to expand walls...
Trinity Church releases statement about structural stability from devastating fire
On Tuesday, May 15, 2018 the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church building, located at 1046 North 9th Street in downtown Milwaukee, caught fire and burned. Many watched as the roof collapsed and flames licked the window sills and gables while the Milwaukee Fire...
Saehee Chang: Thoughts on a peninsula at peace with a United Korea
I am a Korean American woman, a mother, a teaching artist, and a cultural consultant living in the Milwaukee area. I am proud of my Korean heritage and my country of birth. This year South and North Korea were highlighted numerous times in the American media, as well...
Bublr Bikes gets needed financial boost with first public fundraiser
Bublr Bikes held its first fundraising event on June 6 at La Lune Collection in Riverwest, bringing in $100,000 in financial support for the local nonprofit bikeshare program. The event provided an opportunity to recognize Bublr’s launch partners as well as celebrate...
Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days kicks off with journey along photos and sculptures
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett’s fifth annual summer health initiate launched on June 4 from City Hall, combining excise, community, and the arts. The Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge kick off event began with a group led stretch, followed by a motivational pep talk...
Sculpture Milwaukee, Fondy Park, and Germania redevelopment among City’s 2018 Design Awards
Twenty winners in four categories were announced for the 2018 Mayor’s Design Awards on May 24, an ongoing effort to recognize design excellence throughout the City of Milwaukee. Recipients showcased in annual design competition have added value to their neighborhoods...
MCTS offers Northshore service to Summerfest with return of Bayshore freeway flyer
After a 15-year hiatus, MCTS will again provide Freeway Flyers service to Summerfest from the Park-Ride lot near the Bayshore Town Center. County Executive Chris Abele, Summerfest CEO Don Smiley, and Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy announced the special event route at a...
“The Great American Read” asks Milwaukee book lovers to pick their favorite novel
Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) announced recently that it will receive a grant from the American Library Association (ALA) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) to host programs around “The Great American Read.” The eight-part PBS television series was...
