Author: Staff

Milwaukee historian and author John Gurda will share stories from his latest book at a free public event on February 27. The Garden District Neighborhood Association’s Historical Committee will host a special program at the Tippecanoe Branch of the Milwaukee Public Library, 3912 South Howell Avenue. The talk will showcase excerpts and illustrations from Gurda’s book Milwaukee, City of Neighborhoods, and present an interesting take on the city’s history. “The Garden District is excited for John Gurda to share his work with the community,” said Alderman Terry L. Witkowski. “His newest book sheds light on how Milwaukee became a...

According to the Food Waste Reduction Alliance, upwards of 60 million tons of food waste is created each year, with 40 million tons going to a landfill. The restaurants of the MojoFuco Group are working to reduce food waste with new initiatives in 2017. On Sundays, beginning on February 19, Balzac will offer complimentary plates with a drink purchase. The unique dishes will be created from kitchen scraps and leftovers from the week, and be offered from 10:00 p.m. until close or the prepared food is gone. “We want to do our part to bring awareness to the issue...

Last year included an extraordinarily high number of local anti-Semitic incidents, with a 60% rise in reports over 2015. The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation just completed its 2016 Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents. Mirroring a dramatic rise in anti-Semitism across the globe, and increased acts and expressions of bigotry surrounding the U.S. presidential campaign, last year included an extraordinarily high number of local anti-Semitic incidents. “We should all be vigilant against this rise in hate and extremism,” said JCRC Director Elana Kahn. “We see from history that when communities allow people to be targeted...

Milwaukee still has an election in 2017, so if there is time to demonstrate by walking city streets then there is time to vote. This is where it starts. No election is too small. If there is time to march, write letters to politicians, and protest on social media, there is time to stand in a line and cast a vote. Local elections matter, because they more directly influence the future of the Milwaukee community. On Tuesday, February 21, all Wisconsin voters will have the opportunity to vote in a three-way primary for Superintendent of Public Instruction. Other races...