Erica Breunlin

The Association of Fundraising Professionals of Southeastern Wisconsin has named the honorees of its 2015 National Philanthropy Day awards program.

In continued celebration of its centennial year, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation will open up Miller Park to the community for free behind-the-scenes tours and activities on Sunday, Sept. 13.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation’s Milwaukee affiliate has opened up the nomination process for its 2016 MANDI Awards program, which will recognize individuals and organizations spearheading revitalization efforts in Milwaukee neighborhoods.

Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. will gain a dozen employees as it takes over the legal and administration team of Chicago law firm Varga Berger Ledsky Hayes & Casey.

After organizing the first-ever statewide YP Week this past April, Newaukee has announced another first-of-its-kind conference – one targeting leaders of young professional organizations.

Summerfest Foundation, Inc. will carry on its live music offerings this month with two free community concerts.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has garnered a $1.3 million share of a $20 million grant that is funding national research of the toll nanoparticles from manmade products take on the environment.

A cross-sector effort is pushing to make key landmarks in Milwaukee more accessible for individuals with disabilities.

After racking up 27,000 pounds of design materials, the Green Design Center and the American Society of Interior Designers Wisconsin chapter hope to give it all away this weekend.

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County on Tuesday revealed a $60 million goal for its community campaign – the first campaign the organization will embark upon since it merged two United Way branches earlier this year.