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Milwaukee native leads training program for information warfare as Naval Intelligence Officer

Those serving at The Information Warrior Training Command (IWTC) in San Diego believe in the importance of continued education, and their sailors are trained in areas they will need to execute information warfare throughout their military service. One of those continuing the tradition of maritime superiority through information warfare is Lt. Darnell Harris, an intelligence officer responsible for overseeing the intelligence courses at the school. Harris is a 1997 Nathan Hale High School and native of Milwaukee. According to Harris, the values required to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Milwaukee. “My mom was a...

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The Hop unveils CityPost digital kiosks to provide real-time route info and civic amenities

The Hop, presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, announced a new partnership with Smart City Media on February 20 to implement a smart kiosk infrastructure program designed to support streetcar operations while fostering stronger connections between the streetcar route and key activity centers throughout the central business district. The initial launch will include 35 digital kiosks, called CityPosts, installed along and near The Hop’s route later this spring. When not in use, the kiosk screens will display a mix of streetcar arrival times, advertising and local content, including public service announcements and community messaging from government departments and local...

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Millennials follow-up “Ok, Boomer” with merit badges that poke fun at the pressures of “Adulting”

Merit Badges are embroidered patches earned by members of the Boy Scouts of America, based on specific activities or areas of study. The company Winks for Days decided that young adults should have similar rewards for their real-life accomplishments. As the Millennial generation has graduated from school into the workforce, aged into parenthood and the PTA, and been funneled into mortgage responsibilities, many memes address the issue of being an adult. In short, “Adulting” is hard. One online manufacturing company thought it was time to offer recognition for the particulars of the struggle, with humorous awards. Morgan and Jason...

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Historic Third Ward to host expansion of Sculpture Milwaukee’s 2020 outdoor art exhibition

Sculpture Milwaukee, the city’s annual outdoor art exhibition displayed along Wisconsin Avenue, announced that they will be expanding their 2020 exhibition into the Historic Third Ward. The addition is being made possible through a partnership led by local public art champion, Black Box Fund. The Black Box Fund was founded in 2019 with the belief that art can be a positive unifying force to connect community. Their mission to support public art, music and performance aligns with Sculpture Milwaukee’s mission to leverage it’s annual exhibition for community engagement and economic development in the downtown. The partnership will create connectivity...

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Port Milwaukee plans $31M facility on Jones Island as new agricultural export hub

Port Milwaukee announced on February 13 that it will establish the first agricultural product export facility on the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway system. The new $31-million facility, located on the west side of Jones Island, will be designed to handle various agricultural products including a byproduct of ethanol production, Dry Distillers Grain with Solubles. DDGs are an animal feed supplement, and the facility will open new international markets for this product. Supplemental service is also envisioned for the export of soybeans, corn, and grain in the future. “This investment adds a new dimension to Port Milwaukee’s role...

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#WeRepMilwaukee: Milwaukee Repertory Theater launches redesigned brand and new strategic plan

The Milwaukee Repertory Theater, recently announces the launch of a new brand featuring a redesigned logo, website, and hashtag #WeRepMilwaukee to support a newly adopted strategic plan. As the largest performing arts organization in the state of Wisconsin, the modifications come at a time when the growth trajectory of Milwaukee Rep has motivated Artistic Director Mark Clements, Executive Director Chad Bauman, and the Board of Trustees to examine the position of the theater as a vital agent of positive change in Milwaukee and beyond. “Milwaukee Rep is having a moment. Performances are selling-out, outstanding new plays have been created...

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