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Hello Whitefish Bay! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Whitefish Bay menorah lightings honor victims of an overseas attack
  • Why a Whitefish Bay senator is blasting a new DOJ probe
  • Whitefish Bay–raised photo legend Francis Ford remembered across Milwaukee

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A snow shower in the morning, with a high of 37 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 28, low: 25.
  • Monday: A touch of afternoon rain, with a high of 43 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. ‘We should remember their names': Local educator shares how Australia Hanukkah attack hits close to home (tmj4.com) — Whitefish Bay residents can join nightly public menorah lightings organized by the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, part of a broader show of solidarity after a deadly Hanukkah attack in Australia. A Mequon-based Jewish educator who personally knew several victims reflects on grief, resilience, and keeping the holiday’s light and unity alive through local gatherings and acts of kindness.
   

2. Special DOJ oversight committee meets for the first time (waow.com) — A new Republican-led state Senate committee has begun investigating whether Wisconsin’s Department of Justice has been influenced by outside groups, drawing sharp criticism from Democratic Sen. Jodi Habush Sinykin of Whitefish Bay. She and another Democrat called the brief first meeting a partisan “witch hunt,” arguing lawmakers should instead prioritize residents’ financial and family needs across the state.
   

3. Remembering Milwaukee Photography Legend Francis Ford (milwaukeemag.com) — A celebrated photographer who grew up in Whitefish Bay, Francis “Frank” Ford went on to capture everyone from local wrestlers to international celebrities over a five-decade career. Friends and collaborators across Milwaukee remember his distinctive artistic eye, free-spirited personality, and deep commitment to documenting the city’s people, neighborhoods, and underground queer culture.
   

4. Local prep basketball scores for Dec. 19 (discoverhometown.com) — Whitefish Bay sports fans can note that Dominican’s boys basketball team topped Menomonee Falls 73-58 in Friday’s slate of prep games. The roundup also highlights several other boys and girls matchups across nearby communities, giving a quick snapshot of how regional teams fared on Dec. 19.
   

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