It was a banner year for new restaurants. Restaurants that let a diner eat like a world traveler, restaurants that put a personal stamp on their dishes, restaurants that showed just how good a steak or a pizza could be — they're on the 2016 list of best new restaurants. Since 2008, this annual list has included anywhere from six to 10 restaurants; in 2016, a … [Read more...] about Milwaukee’s best new restaurants of 2016
Community Spotlight
Milwaukee Urban League names new president-CEO
The Milwaukee Urban league has named Eve Hall, current president and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin, as its next President and CEO. Hall has served as chief innovation officer, vice president of programs and executive director for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund; vice president of public affairs for Family Service of … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League names new president-CEO
Christmas Family Feast
Join us at the 27th Annual Christmas Family Feast at the Wisconsin Center District, 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue from 11:00 to 2:30 p.m. on Christmas Day. A tradition in Milwaukee for 27 years, Christmas Family Feast is free and open to the entire community. “We’re preparing to feed 8,000 to 10,000 people on Christmas Day. This wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of … [Read more...] about Christmas Family Feast
American Legion honors 95-year-old local veteran
On Saturday, December 3, 2016, the American Legion Wisconsin State Vice Commander Ensley Brown (right); and American Legion Post Commander Craig Ellis (left) of Corporal Cornice D. Grace - American Legion Post 455 in Milwaukee presented Emmitt Williams(center) the Judge Advocate of Corporal Cornice D. Grace - American Legion Post 455, with the American Legion … [Read more...] about American Legion honors 95-year-old local veteran
Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee honors local leaders making a difference
On Thursday, December 1, 2016 The Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee held their 46th annual "Making Waves" luncheon at the Italian Conference Center, 631 E. Chicago Street. The luncheon is hosted as an "oasis of inspiration" to all denominations to come together to build understanding, tolerance and friendship in Milwaukee's faith communities. As part of the … [Read more...] about Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee honors local leaders making a difference
5 places to find Christmas in or near Milwaukee
Candy Cane Lane in West Allis is famous for Christmas displays that benefit the Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer Fund. Konzal's Crazy Christmas Light Show, which benefits the Wisconsin Make-A-Wish Foundation, makes the trip to Jackson worthwhile. If you're looking to shake off your inner Scrooge, check out these five businesses where season's … [Read more...] about 5 places to find Christmas in or near Milwaukee
Packers Legend LeRoy Butler meets Sojourner families
Facetime for Android Smart-Phones On Monday, November 21, 2016, Super Bowl champion and "Lambeau Leap" inventor LeRoy Butler visited Sojourner Family Peace Center, 619 W. Walnut Street. Butler met families and talk about dreams, determination and the social problems that result from bullying. Butler shared his personal experiences of dealing with violence and bullying … [Read more...] about Packers Legend LeRoy Butler meets Sojourner families
North Division Alumni Association hosts Holiday Food Drive
Facetime for PC Download Latest Version The North Division Alumni Association hosted a food drive to support the senior student leaders at North Division High School on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Alumni Association members collected canned goods, donations and other non-perishable food items. The food drive event was hosted at Garfields 502 Club located at 502 West … [Read more...] about North Division Alumni Association hosts Holiday Food Drive
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. hosts Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway
IMO for PC Downloads On Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosted their Sixth Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway and Health Screenings event at MLK Heritage Health Center, 2555 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. The event was co-sponsored by Trilogy Homegrown Health Care, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, the American Cancer Society, Gruber … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. hosts Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway
Milwaukee Downtown flips the switch on the 2016 holiday season
iCloud Drive On Thursday, November 17, 2016 Milwaukee Downtown BID #21 hosted Milwaukee's Annual Holiday Lights Kick-Off Extravaganza to light up downtown's parks and streets for the 18th season during its switch-flipping ceremony at Pere Marquette Park. Performers in the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival Kick-Off Extravaganza included: local variety band Platinum; … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Downtown flips the switch on the 2016 holiday season