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The International Trade Administration (ITA) announced that Wisconsin merchandise exports increased 8 percent in the first half of 2012 compared with the same period in 2011, growing from $10.8 billion to $11.7 billion.

One of the lasting legacies of Sue Black’s eight years on the job as director of the Milwaukee County Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture is her ability to reach out to the private sector and secure corporate partners to support the park system.

Marquette University announced a $1 million donation from Marquette School of Dentistry alumnus Dr. Jeff Moos and his wife, Beth, to go toward the Building for the Future campaign and help fund the school's 40,000-square-foot expansion.

Now through Thursday, Aug. 23, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee are accepting donations of school...

The Milwaukee Art Museum has appointed David Russick as its new exhibition designer.

Gilda’s Club of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. – a free support program for cancer victims of all backgrounds suffering from all types of cancer – is taking on a new name to better reflect its mission and its association with its national affiliate. The organization, a member of Cancer Support Community, now exists as Cancer Support Community Greater Milwaukee.

The 2012 Fellowship Open is honoring NBA icon Wayne Embry with the Legends Award for his dedication to bettering Milwaukee both on the basketball court and in the greater community. Embry will receive the award while celebrating the 40th anniversary of becoming the first African-American general manager in all of professional sports with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Kellen Winslow Sr. has been named vice president for athletics and wellness at Lakeland College in Sheboygan.

Potawatomi Bingo Casino celebrated the opening of its signature charity program, Miracle on Canal Street, this week and introduced changes to the program in hopes of generating more excitement among bingo players, participating charities and the community.

The events of last Sunday, August 5th, are a tragic and violent example of the effects of extreme hate and anger in our society, and the role they can play in undermining the safety of all of us, and our nation.