Milwaukee Independent

Historian John Gurda spoke at the Milwaukee County Historical Society (MCHS) to a packed crowd of historical enthusiasts about the major update to his classic book “The Making of Milwaukee.”

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.