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Just Art’s Saloon is Coming Down
New owners of legendary dive bar file to raze structure.

New ‘Building Bronzeville’ Exhibition Connects Black Art, Power And Everyday Life
Exhibition reveals how Black artists in Milwaukee organized, published and created during the Black Arts Movement.

Grab $9.99 carne a la huaraches and more at Southside Dining Week
From Sunday, Sept. 27 to Saturday, Oct. 3, restaurants across Milwaukee’s South Side are offering deals on their signature dishes.

K-12 Education: MPS Walks A Tightrope On School Discipline and Civil Rights
District efforts to cut suspensions for Black and Brown students now face a Title VI investigation by the Trump administration.

MKE County: Another Inmate Charged With Witness Intimidation Using Jail Tablet
After becoming issue in governor's race, tablets again involved in witness intimidation.

Underly Calls For School Funding Overhaul, Conservatives Say Money Not The Issue
State of Education speech sparks clash over whether Wisconsin schools need more cash or more reform.

New Cafe and Cocktail Concept Planned for Bronzeville
'People are trying to build up the Bronzeville neighborhood and I want to be a part of that,' says owner.

Tom Tiffany Campaign Blocks Journal Sentinel Reporter From Event
Move against veteran reporter in Milwaukee follows Trump ban on national outlets at White House.

Peggy Williams-Smith Given CEO Post at Wisconsin Center District
Visit CEO will lead WCD on interim basis, for now. Omar Shaikh elected board chair.

Francesca Hong Hits The Road To Boost David Crowley And Democrats
After a razor-thin primary loss, Hong launches a statewide tour to rally her base for November.

Brewers reach 100 wins for first time, slow Phillies’ playoff push with 5-1 victory
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers reached 100 wins for the first time, and Jackson Chourio hit his 25th homer to lift them to a 5-1 victory over Philadelphia on Thursday night that slowed the Phillies’ playoff push. The Phillies needed a win to at least have a shot at…

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