Wuhan Coronavirus started far from Milwaukee but global links have brought the infectious risk home
The Chinese government has quarantined Wuhan, a port city of 11 million people, and has restricted travel for more than 51 million citizens to and from 20 other cities, including Beijing, to contain the coronavirus that has sickened thousands and killed several...
Travel and Creativity: Mitchell Airport partners with Milwaukee Art Museum
The Milwaukee Art Museum has announced on January 8 that Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) was a Premier Partner of the Museum. The partnership gives the Airport a presence inside the Museum and the opportunity to participate in public events such as Art...
Exhibit featuring diary of Rywka Lipszyc found in the rubble of Auschwitz starts U.S. tour in Milwaukee
A diary found in the rubble of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp went on display for the first time in the United States in Wisconsin’s only Jewish museum from January 23. The Jewish Museum Milwaukee’s (JMM) exhibit sheds new light on the diary found when the...
Let the Sunshine In: 2019 was most successful year for City’s residential home solar program
The Milwaukee solar group buy program wrapped up its most successful year to date in 2019, resulting in 48 homeowners installing 255.70 kilowatts of new solar installations. The City of Milwaukee’s Environmental Collaboration Office (ECO), in partnership with...
Port of Milwaukee sees continued tourism growth from passengers on Great Lakes cruises
Viking Cruises recently unveiled its entry into the Great Lakes cruise market beginning in 2022, with Milwaukee selected as a primary destination. The company’s Viking Expeditions joins the renowned Viking River Cruises and Viking Ocean Cruises, offering travel...
High water levels across Great Lakes prompts warning of safety hazards around Lake Michigan structures
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers- Detroit District, recently urged individuals to use caution around Great Lakes structures and to be aware of safety hazards resulting from high water levels. Many accidents and incidents near harbor structures occur during the...
Register of Deeds initiates cost savings plan to store real estate records for Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the Milwaukee County Register of Deeds (ROD) Israel Ramón announced major reforms for 2020 on January 6, which include changing providers for credit card services, updating record storage and creating personnel efficiencies....
Second Annual Milwaukee Museum Week kicks off with trove of cultural artifacts and experiences
Organizers and participants of the Milwaukee Museum Week held a preview event at the Grohmann Museum on January 17, to kick off the second annual program that takes place from January 18 to 26. In its first year, Milwaukee Museum Week was a success and welcomed...
South-facing facade of Downtown’s 2nd Street Skywalk to become newest canvas for public mural
Milwaukee Downtown BID #21 is seeking submissions from local artists and artist collectives for a new mural in Westown. The intended canvas is the south-facing façade of the 2nd Street skywalk, between Wisconsin Avenue and Michigan Street. This first-of-its-kind...
First concert from new Milwaukee Symphony Center to be broadcast live on Milwaukee PBS
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra recently announced a partnership with Milwaukee PBS to live broadcast the orchestra’s first subscription concert in the new Milwaukee Symphony Center. The orchestra’s first subscription concert of the season is planned for October 2020...
Filmmaker John Ridley immerses new Showtime musical drama series in present-day Milwaukee
Academy Award winning filmmaker John Ridley has joined an untitled musical drama in development at Showtime that will take place in Milwaukee. The plot focuses on the emotional journey of a present-day family, with a backstory that spans generations and is woven into...
Port Milwaukee prohibits public access to Jones Island due to flooding and severe weather conditions
Strong winds and high water have forced Port Milwaukee to prohibit public access to Jones Island. The unusual weather conditions have led to flooding on all the major roadways at the port. Flooding has also affected terminal buildings on Jones Island. Tenants at the...
