Author: Correspondent

Statement from Alderman Chantia Lewis on September 11, 2017 Today is an emotional day for our nation and for me personally, as I was an active member of the United States Air Force when the attacks on September 11 took place. I have a deep and first-hand understanding of the way our nation changed following those tragic events. In delivering the Pledge of Allegiance during Milwaukee’s 9/11 memorial, I was reminded of the great loss we faced after the brutal attacks on our country on September 11, 2001, and the tremendous sacrifice that followed as we sent our loved...

The Bay View Community Center host beloved Milwaukee historian John Gurda on September 13 for his talk, “Smokestacks on the Lakefront: The History of Milwaukee’s South Shore,” at 88Nine Radio Milwaukee‘s Community Room in Walker’s Point. The event will include food from Birch + Butcher & Chef Miles Borghgraef, local craft beer from Third Space Brewing and live music, followed by John’s talk. Proceeds from ticket sales and the raffle will benefit the Center’s programs, which are in critical need of additional funding. The Bay View Community Center is a non-for-profit organization that serves individuals and families in southeastern...

With the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation approaching, Milwaukee PBS will premiere “Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World” on Tuesday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m. The two-hour film brings to life Luther’s 16th century quest to reform the church, a journey that would profoundly reshape western civilization. “Luther really was the original celebrity,” said writer/producer Michael Trinklein. “He was the first to figure out how to use the media to popularize a cause.” Luther tapped the Twitter of his day (quickly-printed tracts) to sidestep the powerful and appeal directly to the people. The film chronicles how...

September at Discovery World is all about seniors. As the new school year begins, Discovery World is perfect for seniors who want to explore the exhibits with less noise and smaller crowds. For the first time, Discovery World will celebrate Grandparents Day on September 10 by offering free admission to all seniors. Grandma, Grandpa, and the entire family are invited to make special projects in the Kohl’s Design It! Lab, explore interactive exhibits like Les Paul’s House of Sound, and even attend the debut of the brand new Storytime adventure. Additionally, Discovery World is welcoming special groups of senior...

The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced that the WHEDA Foundation, Inc. is awarding $500,000 in housing grants to 29 special-needs housing providers throughout the state. These grants, awarded during the WHEDA Foundation’s annual Housing Grant Program competition, help housing providers build new facilities or make improvements to their existing facilities. “Awarding grants that enable special-needs housing providers to create quality, safe environments for some our most needy residents is extremely gratifying,” said WHEDA Executive Director Wyman Winston. “This year’s grants, which are creating or improving 542 beds and housing units across Wisconsin, are literally life-saving for...

Leading into its 115th Anniversary year, Harley-Davidson launched five new Touring bikes and eight all-new Softail Big-Twin cruisers designed under the largest product development project in company history. Part of the Motor Company’s commitment to launch 100 high-impact motorcycles by 2027, each new cruiser was redesigned from the ground-up and features the Milwaukee-Eight engine, an all-new frame and advanced technology to form a new foundation of style, comfort and performance. To build excitement, the company partnered with celebrity and motorcycle enthusiasts around the world to be among the first to experience the new models. Each will reveal the new...