Milwaukee Independent

Governor-elect Tony Evers made his first trip to Milwaukee City Hall since winning his election to meet with Mayor Tom Barrett and address the Common Council on December 4, while the Wisconsin Legislature’s extraordinary session in Madison took aim at altering the state’s democratic process.

The Milwaukee County Historical Society (MCHS) officially added two new Milwaukee County landmarks during its November 27 annual meeting, including the lynching site of George Marshall Clark.

The Milwaukee County War Memorial Center Board of Trustees commemorated the 50th Anniversary of Gary Wetzel receiving the Medal of Honor at a private ceremony on November 13, by adding to his list of decorations with a special Patriot Award.

Civil rights leader and pastor, the Rev. Joseph Ellwanger, challenged listeners to consider social and civil justice as a natural outgrowth of a Christ-centered religion at an October 28 gathering at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Milwaukee.

In his office at City Hall, Mayor Tom Barrett expressed his excitement to sit down and talk with the newly elected Sheriff of Milwaukee County about their new partnership, and moving forward together to address community challenges.

Executive Director of the City of Milwaukee Election Commission, Neil V. Albrecht, and Mayor Tom Barrett explained at a press conference held at City Hall on November 7 that the handling of absentee ballots on election night was routine, even as Governor Scott Walker raised questions about their possible effect on the governor's race.

Executive Director of the City of Milwaukee Election Commission, Neil V. Albrecht, and Mayor Tom Barrett explained at a press conference held at City Hall on November 7 that the handling of absentee ballots on election night was routine, even as Governor Scott Walker raised questions about their possible effect on the governor's race.

After six decades, Streetcars are again part of Milwaukee’s transit system and landscape scenery, when Mayor Tom Barrett, city leaders, and community stakeholders cut the ceremonial ribbon interwoven with hops - used for brewing beer - to officially launch passenger service on November 2 at 12:55 p.m.

Speakers at the October 29 community gathering in Milwaukee to mourn the 11 people killed in Pittsburgh during Shabbat services on October 27.

On October 25, Milwaukee Pride coordinated a Rally for Resistance at the archway of City Hall featuring local LGBT leaders, in response to details that the federal government was moving forward with efforts that would take away the civil rights of American citizens.

The Democratic Party of Wisconsin welcomed former President Barack Obama to Wisconsin on October 26 to campaign with Senator Tammy Baldwin, Tony Evers, and Democratic candidates up and down the ballot ahead of the November 6 election at North Division High School.

The Democratic Party of Wisconsin welcomed former President Barack Obama to Wisconsin on October 26 to campaign with Senator Tammy Baldwin, Tony Evers, and Democratic candidates up and down the ballot ahead of the November 6 election at North Division High School.

Nō Studios hosted a conversation with longtime collaborators John Ridley and Felicity Huffman, as a special Milwaukee Film Festival event that shared stories about the creative process of Hollywood.

An audience question and answer session after the Milwaukee premiere screening of the award winning documentary “Science Fair” with co-directors Cristina Costantini and Darren Foster.

Introductory speeches from the Opening Night film presentation made by Milwaukee Film leaders Sara Meaney, Chris Abele, and Jonathan Jackson.

The Hop, presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, is officially slated to begin passenger service on Friday, November 2, kicking off a full slate of “Grand Hop-ening” weekend events designed to engage the entire Milwaukee community.

Mayor Tom Barrett designated September 15 to October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month throughout the City of Milwaukee, during a recent press conference at City Hall. He encouraged the public to engage in the many city-wide events, to make the community stronger by embracing its ethnic diversity.

Lex Allen performed during the AlleyWayz concert series on August 19, a combination of music and art in the Black Cat Alley District of Milwaukee’s East Side. This is a live recording of that event. * Advisory - Explicit Language *

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Lorde Fredd33 performed during the AlleyWayz concert series on August 5, a combination of music and art in the Black Cat Alley District of Milwaukee’s East Side. This is a live recording of that event. * Advisory - Explicit Language *

Nickel & Rose performed during the AlleyWayz concert series on July 22, a combination of music and art in the Black Cat Alley District of Milwaukee’s East Side. This is a live recording of that event.

Bucks players, team owners, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, elected officials, and alumni attended the ribbon cutting ceremony on August 26 to officially open the Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee’s new world-class sports and entertainment venue.