Tag: Milwaukee
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Milwaukee-area woman deported to Laos though she’s never been there, doesn’t speak the language
As Donald Trump pushes the mass deportation of immigrants, Yang believes she is one of the first Hmong Americans to be deported to Laos recently. Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2025/03/14/south-milwaukee-woman-deported-to-laos-is-stranded-with-few-options/82369691007/
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A best restaurant, best bites, openings and closings: Milwaukee restaurant and bar news you might have missed in February
>From best bites to closed doors, from holiday treats to future plans, here’s some restaurant and bar news from February that you may have missed: The Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce has filed a … Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/03/04/milwaukee-restaurant-news-in-february-best-restaurant-best-bites/81104972007/
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How one program is reaching the next generation of teachers
The Teacher Pathway Program was launched in 2023 by Teach For America Milwaukee in partnership with Alverno College. Full story: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/nns-teach-for-america-milwaukee
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Volunteers are the heartbeat of free tax return preparation sites around Milwaukee
It’s tax filing season, and this year, you have more options than ever before. If your taxes are really simple, DIY might be all you need. However — if you run a business or are self-employed … Full story: https://www.tmj4.com/about-us/lighthouse/volunteers-are-the-heartbeat-of-free-tax-return-preparation-sites-around-milwaukee
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Milwaukee restaurant and bar news you might have missed last month
>From openings to closings to other announcements, here’s Milwaukee restaurant and bar news you may have missed in January. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/milwaukee-restaurant-bar-news-might-110729417.html
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Hmong restaurant opening soon on Milwaukee’s northwest side
A new Hmong restaurant is opening at 6318 N. 76th St., on Milwaukee’s northwest side. Maider Kitchen Restaurant is set to open soon, according to owner Xiong Pao Lor. Lor said that, while the … Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/01/15/milwaukee-hmong-restaurant-maider-kitchen-opens-soon-on-northwest-side/77696696007/
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Milwaukee’s next teachers? 100 high schoolers explore teaching careers at education workshop
More than 100 Milwaukee high schoolers shared their aspirations and thoughts about becoming educators at teaching even in the city. Full story: https://www.tmj4.com/news/milwaukee-tonight/milwaukees-next-teachers-100-high-schoolers-explore-teaching-careers-at-education-workshop
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YIR 2024 Podcast: A “Deep Dive” into the post-COVID graduating class of Hmong students
In a year filled with increasing and overwhelming natural disasters, Milwaukee Independent staff returned to their hometown in Japan on the anniversary of the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and Fukushima … Full story: https://www.milwaukeeindependent.com/year-in-review/yir-2024-podcast-deep-dive-post-covid-graduating-class-hmong-students/
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YIR 2024 Podcast: A “Deep Dive” into the post-COVID graduating class of Hmong students
2024 marked yet another year of profound social change and uncertainty for residents across Milwaukee. While the pandemic had faded into the background of public consciousness, the emotional and … Full story: https://www.milwaukeeindependent.com/year-in-review/yir-2024-podcast-deep-dive-post-covid-graduating-class-hmong-students/
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Milwaukee County flu, COVID vaccine pop-up clinics; what to know
As a Hmong New Year celebration took over the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center on Saturday, health officials hosted a pop-up vaccine clinic. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/milwaukee-county-flu-covid-vaccine-003934435.html
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Milwaukee rings in Hmong New Year with community celebrations
The Milwaukee Hmong New Year event at State Fair Expo Center is not just a celebration of Hmong culture, but also a chance for recognition. The Hmong Woman (Dr. Mai Soua Her) and Man (Long Vue) of the … Full story: https://www.wisn.com/article/milwaukee-rings-in-hmong-new-year-with-community-celebrations/63185497
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Milwaukee rings in Hmong New Year with community celebrations
Hmong New Year celebrations are officially underway in Milwaukee.This weekend, the community is invited to the Wisconsin State Fair Expo Center, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave., in West Allis, for Wisconsin’s … Full story: https://www.wisn.com/article/milwaukee-rings-in-hmong-new-year-with-community-celebrations/63185497
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Things to do in Milwaukee this weekend, including Milwaukee Hmong New Year
Also on tap this weekend: the annual Christmas Bird Count,” “European Village Alive!” at the Public Museum and more. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/things-milwaukee-weekend-including-milwaukee-110108985.html
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Things to do in Milwaukee this weekend, including Milwaukee Hmong New Year
Also on tap this weekend: the annual Christmas Bird Count,” “European Village Alive!” at the Milwaukee Public Museum and more. Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/events/2024/12/11/things-to-do-in-milwaukee-this-weekend-including-hmong-new-year/76796007007/
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Continuum Architects’ Vaishali Wagh finds creativity in constraints
When Vaishali Wagh first designed a high school facility for the Hmong American Peace Academy several years ago, the project was coming in over budget. The Milwaukee charter schoo … Full story: https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2024/11/06/continuum-architects-planners-vaishali-wagh.html
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Milwaukee rallies for historic voter turnout: community groups unite for civic engagement push
With just a day until the 2024 presidential election, Milwaukee’s communities are rallying to make their voices heard. Full story: https://www.tmj4.com/news/milwaukee-county/milwaukee-rallies-for-historic-voter-turnout-community-groups-unite-for-civic-engagement-push
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Milwaukee poll workers still needed
Two weeks ahead of the election, the City of Milwaukee Election Commission is still looking for poll workers to help with on-site Election Day processes on Nov. 5. Specifically, those who can work the … Full story: https://www.wisn.com/article/milwaukee-poll-workers-still-needed/62672974
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Photos: Domestic violence advocates raise awareness on Purple Thursday in Milwaukee
The City of Milwaukee Office of Community Wellness and Safety and the Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault hosted an event Thursday Oct. 17 to honor survivors and those who lost their … Full story: https://milwaukeenns.org/2024/10/20/photos-domestic-violence-advocates-raise-awareness-on-purple-thursday-in-milwaukee/