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Milwaukee narrowly defeated by Youngstown State in Horizon League tennis clash

By Milwaukee City Wire | Apr 7, 2024

The Milwaukee women's tennis team narrowly lost to Youngstown State University (YSU) with a score of 4-3 in a competitive match at River Glen Elite. Head coach Mark Goldin acknowledged the anticipated challenge, stating, "We knew it was going to be a battle."

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Which former Milwaukee City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8?

By Milwaukee City Wire | Apr 7, 2024

These former Milwaukee City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8.

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Milwaukee City Wire area weekly mass times

By Milwaukee City Wire | Apr 6, 2024

The following parishes in the Milwaukee City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Milwaukee track teams head to Golden Grizzlies Invitational

By Milwaukee City Wire | Apr 5, 2024

The Milwaukee men's and women's track and field teams are preparing for the next stage of their outdoor season at the Golden Grizzlies Invitational in Rochester, Michigan. The event will commence at 11 AM with the hammer throw and is expected to conclude around 6:25 PM following the men's 4x400m relay.

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MPS Turnaround Arts Students to Perform at the Kennedy Center

By Milwaukee City Wire | Apr 4, 2024

MPS Turnaround Arts students from Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts are gearing up to showcase their talents at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The performance, set for Sunday, April 7, at the Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater, is part of the Turnaround Arts 2024 Student Showcase.The event will feature 11 students who have been diligently rehearsing an original musical piece titled "Frederick," celebrating the life of Frederick Douglass in a hip-hop style reminiscent of "Hamilton." The students will deliver a powerful line in...

Milwaukee women's tennis prepares for league matches against Cleveland and Youngstown

By Milwaukee City Wire | Apr 4, 2024

The Milwaukee women's tennis team is preparing for two upcoming Horizon League matches at home this weekend. After a successful start with a 1-0 record following their victory over Oakland, the Panthers aim to improve to 2-0 for only the second time in eight seasons. The matches will take place against Cleveland State on Saturday and Youngstown State on Sunday, both scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. at River Glen Elite.

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Eyeth Day Celebration Set for UWM Campus in Honor of American Sign Language Awareness Month

By Milwaukee City Wire | Apr 4, 2024

An Eyeth Day celebration is set to take place at the UWM campus on Saturday, April 6, as part of American Sign Language Awareness Month. The event will feature various activities to honor and showcase the Deaf community and their unique talents.Sunny Brysch, the program director of the School of Education’s American Sign Language Studies program, described Eyeth Day as "an imaginative concept representing a planet tailored for those who communicate through visual and manual means." This celebration aims to create a space where signing is the primary mode of communication,...

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Waukesha County cities: 2 companies received FDA inspections in March

By Milwaukee City Wire | Apr 3, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Waukesha County that received two FDA inspections in March, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Milwaukee Athletics releases new PounceCast episode featuring Joah Tucker

By Milwaukee City Wire | Apr 3, 2024

The latest installment of "PounceCast," a podcast dedicated to Milwaukee Panther Athletics, is now available. Hosted by Matt Menzl, the series provides insights and stories from key figures within the Panther community.

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3 companies in cities within Washington County received three inspections in March

By Milwaukee City Wire | Apr 2, 2024

There were three companies in cities associated with Washington County that received three FDA inspections in March, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Milwaukee Bucks Encourage Voter Engagement at UWM

By Milwaukee City Wire | Apr 2, 2024

The Milwaukee Bucks recently visited the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus to engage with students and promote voter participation. The visit aimed to encourage students to take an interest in the upcoming elections and exercise their right to vote.During the visit, the Bucks' in-game music coordinator, DJ Shawna, along with the team's mascot Bango, interacted with students to create a video that emphasizes the importance of voting. In the video, DJ Shawna quizzed students on various aspects of the voting process, including election dates, registration procedures,...

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Milwaukee Voters Support MPS Referendum Question to Benefit Students

By Milwaukee City Wire | Apr 2, 2024

Milwaukee voters came out in support of the Milwaukee Public Schools referendum question on Tuesday, April 2, as reported by the district. The approval of the question means that MPS will see various benefits for its students, as highlighted by supporters of the proposal.According to the district, the approved referendum will ensure that MPS maintains smaller class sizes, keeps essential programs like art, music, physical education, and library services, and retains high-quality teachers and support staff. Additionally, the measure will enable MPS to enhance its offerings...

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MPS thanks assistant principals for supporting schools

By Milwaukee City Wire | Apr 2, 2024

The National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the American Federation of School Administrators have designated the first week of April as a time to express gratitude towards assistant principals across the country. This week, the hard work and dedication of assistant principals are being recognized and celebrated."The assistant principals at my child’s school are workhorses who are continually filling gaps and trying to stay one step ahead,” shared a district parent. “The principal would be...

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Horizon League honors Block and Campbell as track & field athletes of the week

By Milwaukee City Wire | Apr 2, 2024

Natalie Block and Anthony Campbell have been recognized as the Horizon League's Outdoor Track & Field Athletes of the Week for their performances last weekend. The announcement was made by the Horizon League office.

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Milwaukee swimmers honored on CSC Academic All-District Team

By Milwaukee City Wire | Apr 2, 2024

The Milwaukee men's swimming and diving team has seen three of its athletes named to the 2023-24 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team. The announcement was made by CSC today.

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Summer Camp Program Celebrates 30 Years of Sending Milwaukee Kids to Camp

By Milwaukee City Wire | Apr 2, 2024

"Camps for Kids provides kids, not only with a breath of fresh air but an opportunity to know that there is a different real world out there besides the one in which they live,” said Esther Leah Ritz, a regular donor to the program."Even when they go back (home), if they've had the right opportunity in camp, they bring part of that experience back with them – looking for something beyond the street," she added.Twelve-year old Mike Schellinger, a participant in the program, shared his experience, saying, "It (camp) was one of my favorite things in life. Everyone should...

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How many companies in cities in Milwaukee County received FDA inspections in March?

By Milwaukee City Wire | Apr 1, 2024

There were four companies in cities associated with Milwaukee County that received four FDA inspections in March, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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How many students were enrolled in Milwaukee County school districts in 2022-23 school year?

By Milwaukee City Wire | Apr 1, 2024

There were 118,254 students enrolled in Milwaukee County school districts in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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Celebrate UWM on 414 Day

By Milwaukee City Wire | Apr 1, 2024

UWM will celebrate the powerful impact the university has on the region during the fourth annual 414 for UWM Giving Days, April 14-16. The celebration will kick off with a Campus Activities Board-sponsored 414 Day gathering on Spaights Plaza on Sunday, April 14, from 1 to 3 p.m.During this time, all alumni and friends of UWM are encouraged to make a gift to various causes including the Panther Pathways Scholarship Fund, the Ignite Fund, or any other UWM school, college, or program. The wrap-up celebration will take place on April 16 at the UWM Student Union Concourse from...

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Which former Milwaukee City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1?

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 31, 2024

These former Milwaukee City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1.