I write code (#JS, #VueJS, #php, #dotnet), take photos, and travel. I live in #Milwaukee, #Wisconsin. I created @mcts, @TheHop, @GMMKE, and https://toot.works.
I am also @steinbring on Pixelfed and @joe on Mastodon. You can follow my blog at @joe.
My opinions / shoes are my own.
UWM announces weather program ending in April: 'We have made a difference' (www.tmj4.com)
The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee says the decision to end the Innovative Weather program comes from rising costs and a decline in funding. The last day of operation is April 30, 2024.
Speaker Vos Consulting Former Supreme Court Justices On Protasiewicz Impeachment (urbanmilwaukee.com)
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Wisconsin Senate to vote on override of Evers' 400-year veto and his gutting of tax increase (apnews.com)
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City Hall: Milwaukee Will Net $300,000 By Selling ‘Virtual Asset’ (urbanmilwaukee.com)
Specifically its unused IP addresses. Which are what exactly?
Meet the Meetups (Oct 3, 6pm-9pm) (www.eventbrite.com)
The pandemic did a number on the meetup ecosystem in Milwaukee. Meet the Meetups is meant to help spread the word about the tech-focused meetups in greater Milwaukee. If you are interested in getting involved in a tech meetup (Agile, Javascript, .NET, etc) you should swing by on the 3rd and take a look.
'Bublr Bash': Milwaukee bike rental celebrating 10-year anniversary on Sept. 14 (www.wisn.com)
Republicans Advance Income Tax Cut (urbanmilwaukee.com)
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Frank Mots International Kite Festival, at Veterans Park (county.milwaukee.gov)
The second day of the Kite Festival starts this morning if anyone is looking for a way to spend their Sunday.
Google's more durable Pixel Watch 2 will be available for preorder October 4 (www.engadget.com)
Google has teased the Pixel Watch 2. The clip indicates that the wearable will be more durable than the first model thanks to IP68 dust- and water-resistance.
Transportation: Battery Electric Buses Will Return This Fall (urbanmilwaukee.com)
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Eyes on Milwaukee: Regal Rexnord Moving HQ To Milwaukee (urbanmilwaukee.com)
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Wisconsin sawmill has agreed to stop hiring children after a 16-year-old died on the job (www.businessinsider.com)
In July, 16-year-old Michael Schuls died of "traumatic asphyxia," according to the local coroner's office, two days after he became trapped on a conveyor for freshly cut stacks of lumber while working at Florence Hardwoods, the Green Bay Press-Gazette reported. His funeral was attended by "hundreds" of people, according to a...
Waukesha Lake Michigan water switch; what to expect Thursday (www.fox6now.com)
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Milwaukee downtown intersection could reopen to streetcar, traffic by Saturday after water main break (www.jsonline.com)
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Police are investigating hate speech fliers distributed in Whitefish Bay (www.jsonline.com)
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Hearing on WE Energies Rate Hike for 2024 (Oct 9th) (cubwi.org)
There is a public hearing on Monday, Oct. 9 (2 p.m. or 6 p.m.) at Clinton Rose Senior Center if you want to voice your opinion of WE Energies' 2024 $86 million rate increase on electricity and $22.2 million / $23.9 million rate increase on gas. WEC’s (a state-mandated monopoly / publicly traded company) Wisconsin Utilities...
City Seeks ‘Landmark’ Redevelopment of Marcus Center Parking Structure (urbanmilwaukee.com)
Dick's Sporting Goods in talks to refill Mayfair's Boston Store, could bring House of Sport (www.bizjournals.com)
That sounds like it would fit the whole "lifestyle center" asthetic....
[TMZ] 'The Price is Right' Host Bob Barker Dead at 99 (www.tmz.com)
Bob Barker, longtime 'The Price Is Right' host and animal rights activist, has died ... TMZ has learned. Barker died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles.
Doors Open Returning With New Locations, Neighborhood Tours (urbanmilwaukee.com)
This year's Doors Open Milwaukee is going to be Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24. Who's going to be doing it? Where are you going?...
The Future Milwaukee Public Museum (www.mpm.edu)
Here’s the FAQ page for anybody who’s curious. The new Milwaukee public museum is going to look amazing! I wasn’t 100% on the design at first, but after attending a few meetings, I’m sold....
Dead Bird Brewing, Local Brews & Food (deadbirdbrewing.com)
Check out this little microbrewery if you have the chance. All vegan food and a bunch of localmy brewed beers and sodas. Main room is filled with arcade games, a great place to hang out for all ages.
Milwaukee County electric buses temporarily out of service (www.fox6now.com)
'This is our best chance': A successful NASCAR return could put the Milwaukee Mile back on the map (www.cbs58.com)