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State of the City: Mayor Tom Barrett shares his reflections on a historic year in video address

State of the City: Mayor Tom Barrett shares his reflections on a historic year in video address

Posted by | Jun 4, 2021 |

“All of us faced unprecedented disruption, challenge, and change during this year. ‘Reflections on a Historic Year’ shares the voices, sentiments, and stories of different Milwaukeeans and their unique perspectives about our city and our journey forward.” – Tom Barrett, Mayor of Milwaukee Members from across the local community have attended the “State of the City” speech each year. The annual tradition has served as a public rally to hear where things stood and what needed to be done to move Milwaukee forward. In 2019 the event was held at the Fiserv Forum, and concluded just minutes before news...

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Jumpst(ART) Downtown: New community art campaign spreads positivity to reanimate public spaces

Jumpst(ART) Downtown: New community art campaign spreads positivity to reanimate public spaces

Posted by | Jun 1, 2021 |

Milwaukee Downtown BID #21 launched Jumpst(ART) Downtown on May 27, a new summer campaign designed to reanimate downtown’s parks and sidewalks with visual and performing arts. The initiative brings and infusion of arts and culture to the downtown area over the summer. Adding to downtown’s burgeoning street art scene, the new murals, temporary art installations, and street performances will pop up in unexpected spaces to offer safe and exciting experiences throughout the summer. “It’s time to jumpstart our economy,” said Beth Weirick, CEO of Milwaukee Downtown BID #21. “Our new arts and culture initiatives offer something for everyone to...

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A Field of Flags 2021: Milwaukee’s War Memorial Center honors fallen soldiers with 7,056 U.S. flags

A Field of Flags 2021: Milwaukee’s War Memorial Center honors fallen soldiers with 7,056 U.S. flags

Posted by | May 31, 2021

The War Memorial Center transformed the grounds north of its building by Veterans Park on May 29 into a majestic Field of Flags. The tribute was created for all members of U.S. Armed Forces who have died since September 11, 2001. Hundreds of volunteers attended the community event to help place 7,056 flags, representing each soldier who has fallen over the past twenty years. Families, veterans, and members of the community spent the morning methodically installing the national banners for the Memorial Day weekend tribute. A smaller event was produced last year with 2,972 flags. “From the Greatest Generation...

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Funding of memorial bench at Red Arrow Park for Dontre Hamilton gets Milwaukee County approval

Funding of memorial bench at Red Arrow Park for Dontre Hamilton gets Milwaukee County approval

Posted by | May 26, 2021 |

The County Board of Supervisors adopted [17-1] on May 20, a proposal by Supervisor Sequanna Taylor allocating $3,000 to fund a memorial bench and plaque in Red Arrow Park to honor the life of Dontre Hamilton and lift up the importance of mental health care. Dontre Hamilton was killed by a Milwaukee police officer on April 30, 2014, when that officer confronted Dontre, who had been sleeping in Red Arrow Park, and provoked an altercation that led to the officer unjustifiably shooting and killing Dontre. “The Dontre Hamilton Memorial bench will provide a space of healing for families who...

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