Margaret Faust
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Many Dane County food pantries are spending more on food than ever before
The federal government ended extra FoodShare benefits last year, and as other federal pandemic aid programs expired, many Wisconsin households struggled to make ends meet. That pushed food pantries around the state to the brink and some are still feeling the effects.
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Republican National Convention to build on Milwaukee’s growing visibility, tourism leader says
The economic impact was the No. 1 reason for hosting the Republic National Convention in Milwaukee, according to tourism leader Peggy Williams-Smith.
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Catholics pilgrimage making its way across Wisconsin
There are four pilgrimage routes across the county. All told, 100,000 pilgrims will travel a total of 6,500 miles before convening in Indianapolis for a five-day conference.
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How did Milwaukee’s Dan Jacobs perform in the Top Chef finale?
Visit Milwaukee and other partners started pitching Milwaukee as the destination for a season of Top Chef in 2019. Spokesperson Claire Koenig said the years of work were “totally, completely worth it,” as the show acted as free advertising reaching new audiences.
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Annual Juneteenth celebration returns to Milwaukee to ‘unite the city’
The holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. The first Juneteenth celebration took place in Texas on June 19, 1866. Milwaukee’s event has been ongoing since 1971, making it one of the oldest in the country.
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Milwaukee schools pass $1.5B budget amid financial scandal
Milwaukee Board of School Directors members approved a proposed $1.5 billion budget Thursday night. The vote comes after mismanagement and financial failures were uncovered over the last several weeks.
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Dredging project managed by Mount Pleasant village president dumps sediment on public land
Now neighbors are concerned about the environmental impact of the dumped material, including worries about runoff into the Pike River.
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UW enrollment likely to take a hit this fall following FAFSA delays
FAFSA completion rates fell more among schools with a greater share of students of color, English Learners and economically disadvantaged students.
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Wisconsin bakery continues Pride Month fundraisers despite backlash
The family-owned bakery Batter & Mac in Menomonee Falls is hosting five fundraisers for queer youth in Milwaukee during Pride Month. Despite some criticism, the business has raised nearly $7,000 for Courage MKE, an organization that provides housing to queer youth.
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MPS board calls for investigation, delays budget vote
The largest school district in the state, under superintendent Keith Posley’s leadership, has been under scrutiny from state officials and the public for a myriad of financial issues. The board is calling for an investigation into the district’s financial reporting.