On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the Wisconsin news and progressive-talk radio network, Civic Media, announced that it would be expanding its footprint in Milwaukee with the acquisition of heritage radio station urban AC WNOV (860 AM), its corresponding FM translator W293CX at 106.5, and the weekly Milwaukee Courier newspaper, assuming responsibility for both operations on … [Read more...] about WNOV Radio And The Milwaukee Courier Newspaper Enter New Chapter Under New Owner, Civic Media
Businesses
Boston Store plans to open new Milwaukee-area stores by Christmas
Not a joke, nor a hoax. The Indiana company that purchased the rights to Boston Store and other former Bon-Ton brands plans to open three brick and mortar locations in the Milwaukee area before the start of the holiday shopping season. Fred Hulls, a representative from Boston Store’s public relations department, made the announcement Monday, September 17, 2018, on WISN 12 … [Read more...] about Boston Store plans to open new Milwaukee-area stores by Christmas
Milwaukee Urban League’s Annual Board of Directors Meeting
On Wednesday, March 28, 2018, the Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) hosted their annual meeting at the law offices of Foley & Lardner, LLP, 777 East Wisconsin Ave. During the meeting the board and Milwaukee Urban League President and CEO Dr. Eve Hall outlined the success of last year, partnerships, financial reports, and outlined goals and new business for the coming … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League’s Annual Board of Directors Meeting
Summerfest reveals new U.S. Cellular stage for 2018
Summerfest's U.S. Cellular Connection Stage is getting a built-from-scratch upgrade for 2018, fest officials announced Thursday. Constructed as part of a 10-year sponsorship renewal deal with U.S. Cellular, the stage will have its back to Lake Michigan, with clearer lakefront and skyline views and an increased capacity of 9,000, said Don Smiley, president and CEO of … [Read more...] about Summerfest reveals new U.S. Cellular stage for 2018
Bader Philanthropies, Inc. announces new global headquarters
Bader Philanthropies, Inc., one of southeastern Wisconsin’s top five foundations, announced that it plans to relocate and build a global headquarters on Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr., in Milwaukee’s Harambee neighborhood. The new office location is in response to the organization’s overall strategic growth plan and allows the Foundation to truly “live its mission" by putting … [Read more...] about Bader Philanthropies, Inc. announces new global headquarters