Editor, Author at Milwaukee Independent

Photo Essay: Kiva and WHEDA

Posted by Editor | Oct 9, 2015 |

A day of economic development stories focused on funding dreams to transform Milwaukee.

Photo Essay: North Avenue Walk 2015

Posted by Editor | Oct 6, 2015

82 Blocks through the heart of Milwaukee. So goes the North Avenue Corridor, so goes the City.

Photo Essay: Reading time at La Casa with Governor Walker

Posted by Editor | Sep 29, 2015 |

A day spent with the amazing folks at La Casa De Esperanza, a charter school in Waukesha that is supporting the community and offering multi-cultural students and their families a nurturing environment.

Photo Essay: Cherry Street Orchard

Posted by Editor | Sep 23, 2015 |

A community that cares, highlights from the Cherry Street Orchard celebration. Part of the City of Milwaukee’s Home Gr/own program, with SET Ministries.

Photo Essay: Air & Water Show ruled the skies over Milwaukee

Posted by Editor | Jul 26, 2015 |

The skies over Milwaukee were filled with vintage planes and futuristic supersonic jets for the annual air show along Lake Michigan.

Civil War legacy still affects Milwaukee’s economy

Posted by Editor | Jun 27, 2015 |

Historic Forest Home Cemetery hosted a re-enactment event celebrating the end of the Civil War, when the last shot was fired on June 22, 1865. Milwaukee citizens and visiting tourists honored the sacrifices made 150 years ago, while keeping in mind the recent tragedy in Charleston, South Carolina. A commemorative parade was held with Union soldiers returning home, supported by civilians dressed in period clothing to welcome them. Several educational stations were on display to explain what life would have been like for war wearing veterans trying fit back into Milwaukee society. More than a couple hundred visitors participated...