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A summer reading challenge lets MPS students receive free books and explore Milwaukee
A summer reading program is in full swing and your child can join in. The Passport to Summer Reading is a reading program through Milwaukee Public Schools. It encourages kids and their families to pick-up free children's books at different festivals and local businesses in Milwaukee's neighborhoods. It's meant to...
Pet experts share tips to keep animals safe during Fourth of July fireworks in the Milwaukee area
While Milwaukee's traditional lakefront fireworks may be canceled this year, there are still plenty of shows planned across Wisconsin. But with noisy fireworks comes terrified pets, some of which can end up missing. "A lack of preparation or awareness of just how far a dog will go when they are...
Crowds Awed by Floating Baby in Colossal Art Installation Over Lake Michigan
This week, a giant, 112-foot-long sleeping infant floated above the shores of Lake Michigan. It wasn’t a collective hallucination—it was “Baby You,” a breathtaking art installation that captured the imagination of Milwaukeeans over the Summer Solstice. The spectacle celebrated the U.S. launch of Przekrój, an iconic...
Madcap Milwaukee Calendar: Earth Bids a Fond Farewell to Ratbatspider
This “spiritual arts expo” is presented by Tarot D’Amore and Connection Dance has vendors specializing in tarot, astrology, mediumship, reiki, crystals and more. There’s free tarot (at 1:30 p.m.) and Neo Zouk dance (3:30 p.m.) lessons. It takes place at Canni Hemp Co., which specializes in hemp and CBD products.
At the beach, soaking up sun and natural wonders
I meet Hannah Wagie at South Beach Park in Port Washington. We don’t even make it past the parking lot before she notices a butterfly. Its upper wings are streaked with orange and black, like a tiger. And the underside of its wings are all warm browns and grays, with spots that look like eyes.
Things to do in Milwaukee this weekend after July Fourth (besides Summerfest)
For the first time since 2019, the African Cultural Festival, celebrating African culture, art, music, food and more, returns to Areas 2 and 3 of Brown Deer Park, 7835 N. Green Bay Road, from noon to 7 p.m. July 6. Admission is free. Info: africanstakeholdersinc.org/african-cultural-festival. Independence Day Weekend at Old...
One hundred years of history, art and culture for Milwaukee's Villa Terrace
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- It's like having an Italian home from centuries ago in our own backyard. The 19-thousand square foot Villa Terrace Art Museum overlooks Lake Michigan on Milwaukee's east side, and now, the special place is marking a major milestone: one hundred years. There are numerous events planned...
2 of the World’s 17 Most Beautiful Skylines Are Close to Rockford
Remember when they proposed a space-needle observation deck for downtown Rockford more than 20 years ago? It likely would've been completed by now and made the Screw City skyline completely different than it is now. Not that I don't love the renovations being done to downtown buildings, upgrades at Davis...
Frozen pizza pioneer, Palermo’s Pizza, expands its horizons
Last summer, Palermo’s Pizza announced plans to open a new manufacturing location. Now, with operations well underway, Nick Fallucca, Chief Product and Innovation Officer, provides an update on the company’s progress and another new expansion project. “The expansion effort is developing nicely. Last summer we expanded our facility network into Jefferson, WI, which is just West of Palermo’s headquarters in Milwaukee. Our Jefferson facility is used for pizza topping lines. We also recently announced another expansion project, a local spot in West Milwaukee just five minutes from our headquarters. It’s nice and close and we’ll be hiring from our local community, which is always a bonus. We’re in the middle of the construction process, trying to figure out what needs to go where in terms of plant and equipment. It’s an exciting time, for sure.”
Episode 8: Vice, Vice Maybe
Donald Trump is expected to unveil his running mate during July's Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. FOX6’s Ted Perry and Stephanie Grady invited UW-Milwaukee Professor Emeritus Mordecai Lee and Marquette University Political Science Professor Julia Azari to discuss who that person could be.
Remember when Cedarburg July 4 parade was featured in country singer Toby Keith video
Washington Co., WI – A bit of local history as we drift into the July 4th holiday. Neighbors in Ozaukee County will remember the July 4th parade in 2011 when that event was filmed for a Toby Keith video. Bob and Mary Ihlenfeld of Washington County also had some...
Impress from the Outside In with Your Property
Four Leaf Roofing & Windows is a roofing contractor located in Milwaukee that's served southeast Wisconsin for over 20 years. They specialize in offering both protection and curb appeal with the roofing of your property. With over three decades of experiences, Four Leaf Roofing & Windows prides themselves on the quality of their craftsmanship.
Harley-Davidson to kick off Homecoming Festival July 25
The annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival will kick off on July 25 and celebrate music, moto-culture, and Milwaukee for four days and nights. The festival is packed with entertainment, events, and live music, with Veterans Park headliners The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jelly Roll, and HARDY. Attendees are invited to start...
At the Center for Independence's Urban Garden, clients grow food while cultivating skills
With masterful precision, Malcolm Pereira trims romaine leaves and bronze fennel for a delivery to Braise restaurant, 1101 S. Second St. In addition to clipping fully grown vegetables, Pereira’s job is to put new plants into the ground and pull weeds. Pereira, who is autistic, is one of many Milwaukee Center for Independence...
‘The Chi’ star Jacob Latimore on his Milwaukee roots and mental-health push
The smart money would be on his work as an actor that has spanned more than a decade and extends from the big screen (Ride Along, The Maze Runner, Collateral Beauty and the new version of House Party) to prestige television series like his current run on The Chi, which recently got renewed for a seventh season.
Live Review: The Church at Summerfest • Milwaukee, WI
After a damp and gloomy Friday in Chicago, Steve Kilbey recognized a good thing when The Church took the stage for the headlining slot at Summerfest’s Miller Lite Oasis on Saturday. He greeted the crowd and remarked upon the “perfect 72 degrees” for the summer evening on the lakefront as the band launched into the heady “Myrrh” from the 1985 album Heyday.
1033 in Walker’s Point Closed Effective Immediately
A Walker’s Point wine bar that billed itself as a destination for “rule-free” dining has closed. One of the owners of 1033 – located at 1033 S. First St. – had posted an announcement on their Instagram on Monday, July 1 that they would close on July 13 – with plans to “reopen and reconcept” in the future.
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