City moves forward on streetcar expansion plans with The Hop for 2020 DNC and beyond
Mayor Tom Barrett and Common Council members gathered with local business leaders in Bronzeville on May 2 to announce the city’s proposal for expansion of the streetcar line ahead of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. The press conference took place at...
Block party for Jane’s Walk MKE kicks off monthlong exploration of a shared Milwaukee for 4th year
In its fourth year, Jane’s Walk MKE encourages Milwaukee residents to walk, talk, explore, and reimagine the city together during the month of May. There are more than 40 free, community-led tours and social opportunities to engage the public in exploring their own...
“Day Without Latinxs & Immigrants” strike calls for statewide restoration of driver licenses
Thousands of people marched on the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison as part of the Day Without Latinxs & Immigrants on May 1, a statewide general strike urging the state legislature to restore access to driver licenses for immigrant families. More than 180...
City’s first Eco Tour destination showcases green transformation of Lindsay Heights neighborhood
Mayor Tom Barrett and the city’s Environmental Collaboration Office have created programs and worked with local partners for the past several years to make Milwaukee into an ecoCity, with Lindsay Heights bearing the literal fruit of that labor. Through a collaboration...
RedLine Gallery closing after a decade with final exhibition featuring an “Ultimate TimeLine”
While the Milwaukee art scene is in a constant state of change, the closing of RedLine marks the end of an important era. Since its inception in 2009, RedLine Milwaukee developed a national reputation. The visual art incubator and nonprofit began at a time when there...
County seeks proposals for developing last block of land in Park East Corridor
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the Economic Development Division announced the next phase in developing the Park East Corridor at Block 22 on April 23. The Milwaukee County land, which comprises a block between North Water and East Ogden to North Broadway...
Historic Oriental Theatre begins next phase of restoration before 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival
Milwaukee Film will enter its second phase of restoration and upgrades at Milwaukee’s historic Oriental Theatre on May 15. These updates, which will serve to elevate the customer experience, include a new concession stand, improved sound quality, fire-safety upgrades,...
Sikh Awareness Month across Wisconsin aims to be catalyst for healing and education
For the first in Wisconsin history, the state issued a proclamation that made April Sikh Awareness & Appreciation Month. Governor Tony Evers honored the Sikh community of Wisconsin on April 30 by personally delivering the proclamation to members of the Sikh...
Cory Booker discusses our “humanity on the sidewalk” at Milwaukee roundtable on gun violence
Coffee Makes You Black was standing room only on April 23 as it hosted a “Roundtable on Gun Violence Prevention” with Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker, to talk about issues surrounding the national health crisis that affects all levels of society. The 49...
Kickapoo Coffee founders plan name change after acknowledging unintended appropriation
Owners of southwest Wisconsin’s specialty coffee roaster announced that after 14 years it will change the company name, citing appropriation as the reason. TJ Semanchin and Caleb Nicholes released a statement on April 17 about their decision. Kickapoo Coffee also...
Wauwatosa seeking artists to install murals for new outdoor art corridor
The City of Wauwatosa is seeking submissions from artists for its summer project, a new corridor of outdoor murals clustered around the East Tosa area near North Avenue and 68th and 69th Streets. There will be up to six new murals installed in a tightly concentrated...
Students still vulnerable on campus even during Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Governor Tony Evers recently instituted April as Sexual Assault Awareness month for the state of Wisconsin. Although this has been a national trend, the action by the governor brings light and addresses a very prevalent issue many face daily. Now it is an...
