Economic Engine: Metro Milwaukee fuels revenue growth for Wisconsin’s tourism industry
VISIT Milwaukee released final statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism indicating strong growth in the tourism market for 2018 on May 6. The data shows that the Greater Milwaukee area continues to be the state’s largest tourism market, accounting for 26...
New home of MKE Urban Stables to combine mounted police with equine-assisted therapy
The MKE Urban Stables broke ground after 4 years of work by a coalition of civic and law enforcement leaders on a unique 30,000-square-foot facility, with the goal of strengthen the community through service, care, and healing. The MKE Urban Stables will be built at...
City presents plan for Vel Phillips Plaza as transit hub in underutilized urban space of Westown
The City of Milwaukee shared plans for a new vibrant urban space in the Westown neighborhood on May 14 designed to provide important civic amenities and needed transit connections in a portion of the city undergoing significant redevelopment. The proposed plaza, to be...
Joaquin Altoro appointed as Executive Director of WHEDA to sustain state’s affordable housing
Governor Tony Evers announced his appointment of Joaquin Altoro to serve as executive director of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) on May 14. The Milwaukee native currently serves as vice president of commercial banking for Town Bank....
Emmanuel Blair: Milwaukee native provides vital weather services to Pacific Naval commands
Most Americans rely on weather forecasts to plan their daily routine. The U.S. Navy is no different. With numerous ships, submarines and airplanes deployed in the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s area of operations, sailors stationed at Fleet Weather Center San Diego, make it...
William Pelkofer: Wisconsin Air National Guardsman takes home-grown path for pilot training
There are many different ways to earn aviation wings in the Air National Guard, but one avenue has proven to be the most popular choice for many personnel who pursue the esteemed position of becoming a pilot: the “home-grown” path. It can be an arduous journey to...
Discovery World constructs mind-boggling puzzles in new exhibit with mazes and brain games
Discovery World will be overflowing with challenging maze experiences that propel visitors of all ages down paths of mystifying illusions and mind-boggling puzzles, from its newest educational program. Each maze is a dynamic environment where youth can discover new...
Milwaukee ranked third in nation with pedestrian travel and safety for Complete Streets Policy
The City of Milwaukee was recognized for its hard work toward street design and construction practices that encourage walking, biking, and riding transit with a focus on safety for the most vulnerable users. The nonprofit, non-partisan National Complete Streets...
Oldest Press Club awards Milwaukee Independent ten honors in journalism for a range of social issues
The 10 honors awarded to the Milwaukee Independent and its staff covered the spectrum of categories.
LEGO design contest aims to bring replica of Calatrava’s Art Museum to life in bricks
The Milwaukee Art Museum could potentially become an official LEGO building set through the LEGO Ideas program if 7,500 more people worldwide vote on the innovative and artistic proposal. The popular LEGO Architecture series was created for adults, as an opportunity...
Sculpture Milwaukee to transform Chase Bank’s two-story atrium into “jewel box” for annual art exhibit
The city’s annual outdoor art exhibition, Sculpture Milwaukee, rounded out its list of artists for 2019 with an additional seven participants, for a total of 23 sculptures that will be installed along Wisconsin Avenue in a few weeks. In a first-ever building...
Milwaukee’s annual “Project Clean & Green” returns to collect oversized garbage for free
The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DWP) annual Project Clean & Green (PCG) will run from May 6 to June 24, with all residents assigned to one of seven collection zones. Normally, residents are charged $50 to $150 for all bulky item pick-up requests...
