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The Milwaukee Center for Independence marked its 75th year with a gala at Discovery World on Thursday, June 19. The anniversary celebration featured a keynote address by Dr. Michio Kaku, a theoretical physicist, bestselling author and regarded futurist. The evening also included the inaugural presentation of the Spirit of Independence Awards.

Despite the foggy, chilly conditions, Summerfest 2014 kicked off yesterday at the Henry Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee’s Third Ward.

Michael Cudahy, one of the driving forces behind moving Discovery World to Milwaukee's lakefront, has stepped down from his co-chair position on the board of directors.

The Northwestern Mutual Foundation announced on Wednesday it has awarded more than $2 million to nonprofits through its neighborhoods and education grants programs.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter is accepting nominations for its 2014 National Philanthropy Day Awards through Monday, June 30.

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s second annual Summer Grants for Kids program distributed nearly $30,000 among 30 area organizations that offer safe and supervised summer activities for youth.

Summerfest opened on Wednesday and drew crowds of music fans, despite foggy weather. In addition to a lineup of concerts, the day featured a parade, a ticket giveaway, and new festival amenities including a large ferris wheel dubbed the “Wheel in the Sky.”

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