The Comeback of Club Cramer

Milwaukee’s ‘DIY’ music scene is a place for local musicians to showcase their work and skills at all levels. There’s a place for every genre to be discovered, and as many local bands have continued to play, they have encountered a growing fanbase, and gained name recognition. Lately, the local scene has skyrocketed in popularity, […]

Taste of Ireland Milwaukee Event Hosts Charity Event

Taste of Ireland is a fundraiser for Hibernanias for the division in Milwaukee for Catholics focused on friendship, unity, and Christian charity. They are a men’s Catholic fraternal organization, and the main goal is to support education in the city of Milwaukee. With the year nearly coming to an end, you can expect to celebrate […]

UWM Planetarium Illuminates Indigenous Voices, Culture, and Star Stories

What do we see when we look up at the night sky? Do we automatically remember the stories and voices of the past? These stories speak of traditions, adventure, and lessons that Indigenous cultures have passed down for generations. The stories of the stars and the languages that share them are precious, not only for […]

City of Milwaukee to Fund COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines for Seniors and Low-Income People

The City of Milwaukee Public Safety and Health Committee Resolution approved funding for providing vaccinations, specifically for COVID-19 and flu, for seniors and low-income people on Nov. 9. Aaron Szopinski, Budget and Administration Manager for the Milwaukee Health Department, spoke at the meeting. Szopinski wore a white N95 mask and was wearing a suit and […]

Milwaukee Judge Makes a Mistake in Homicide Sentencing

In what a victim’s family spokesman said had been a “huge ordeal,” Milwaukee Judge Jean M. Kies resentenced murder defendant, Kevin Taylor, with a reduction in jail time on Nov. 9, 2023, after she made a mistake in sentencing.   On Jan. 13, 2023, Taylor was initially sentenced to 20 years in prison and five […]

Remembering Wisconsin’s Cold War History

To many, Wisconsin may seem very removed from the Cold War, but the state is filled with history and memories from that era. Waukesha author Chris Sturdevant has been working to keep this history alive over the last two decades. Sturdevant, a Waukesha children’s librarian, serves as the Midwest chapter chairman for the Virginia-based Cold […]

Milwaukee Completes 5 Foreclosed Homes With $15 Million in COVID Money

City of Milwaukee officials told the Joint Committee on Redevelopment of Abandoned and Foreclosed Homes that the city has completed rehabbing five homes, as of now, with $15 million of COVID relief money. The committee received the money in 2021. The meeting occurred in October 2023. The city is trying to renovate or demolish more […]

Remembering Activist Matthew Perry and Comfort Character Chandler Bing 

Matthew Perry passed away this weekend at the age of 54. The American-Canadian actor is known primarily for his role as Chandler Bing on the famed sitcom ‘Friends,’ as well as his work with helping those plagued by addiction. His death has sparked memorials around the world to honor the late actor.  The actor was […]

Matthew Perry’s Death Draws Reactions of Grief From All Generations

Matthew Perry’s death drove reactions of grief from all different generations after the beloved actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing in ‘Friends’ passed away. “He was one of my favorite characters,” said Samantha Ng-Ortega, 43. “He was talented and animated. I was with a bunch of my friends my age that were […]

Milwaukee Social Media Networking Event Draws Influencers

Hashtag MKE is “Milwaukee’s premiere networking community for content creators and social media enthusiasts.” It began in 2017 by JMatt because it was difficult for people to look for locals working in the social media industry. In life, it is not what you know it is who you know. In events such as Hashtag MKE, […]

Milwaukee Leaders Accuse Media of Bias in Israel-Palestine Conflict Coverage

Some Milwaukee Muslim and Jewish leaders are criticizing the news coverage of the Israel-Palestine conflict for failing to remain impartial and for contributing to dehumanization of civilian populations in Gaza. Since the Oct. 7 Hamas surprise offensive and the following Israeli counter-offensive, more than 11,000 have reportedly been killed, many of whom were civilians, and […]