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Get Urban Milwaukee’s top stories delivered to you every day An MCTS bus in front of the security checkpoint at the intersection of N. Milwaukee Ave. and E. Mason Ave. Photo by Graham Kilmer. With the 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC) over, life is returning to normal for those who work in downtown Milwaukee. For many, the tournament turned commuting into a headache, with a massive security perimeter, Secret Service checkpoints, a maze of security fencing and detouring bus routes. Blanca de Jesus commutes to Manpower’s headquarters in downtown Milwaukee by bus, but to get there last week she had…

ProShare Advisors LLC increased its holdings in elf Beauty, Inc. (NYSE:ELF – Free Report ) by 22.1% during the first quarter, according to its latest Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired an additional 2,250 shares during the period, bringing its holdings to 12,411 shares of the company. ProShare Advisors LLC’s holdings of elf Beauty were worth $2,433,000 at the end of the latest reporting period. Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their holdings of the company’s shares. Guidance Capital increased its holdings of Elf Beauty shares by 1.6% in the fourth quarter. Guidance…

FUBU – Source: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Iconic clothing brand FUBU is set to reclaim its place in the fashion world with a relaunch during Atlanta Fashion Week in 2024. FUBU entered the fashion industry and shook it up like no other had ever seen before. Its now world famous “For Us, By Us” moniker raised the bar and made consumers proud to dress themselves. The brand was originally a hat company founded by Daymond John, J. Alexander Martin, Keith Perrin and Carlton Brown. Eventually, the brand evolved into what we now call “streetwear.” According to a press release, the brand…

Get Urban Milwaukee’s top stories delivered to you every day New Barons Brewing Cooperative, 2018 S. 1st St. Photo by Jeramey Jannene. Heidi Dalibor, co-CEO and founder of New Barons Brewing Cooperative (NBBC), announced her resignation on Monday after eight years at the helm of the company. “Serving New Barons has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life,” she wrote in a heartfelt message to member-owners. “It has been an honor to work with such a dedicated community and I am deeply grateful for the trust and support they have shown in me throughout my tenure.” Dalibor…

QRG Capital Management Inc. reduced its holdings in Elf Beauty Inc. (NYSE:ELF – free report ) by 21.2% during the first quarter, according to the latest filing with the SEC. The firm sold 641 shares during the quarter and now holds 2,384 shares. QRG Capital Management Inc.’s holdings of Elf Beauty shares were worth $467,000 as of the latest filing with the SEC. Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings in the company. Harbor Investment Advisory LLC purchased a new stake in elf Beauty worth $31,000 in the first quarter. Oakworth Capital Inc. purchased a new stake in elf…

Have you ever noticed that jackets have different button placements depending on who they’re made for? Women’s jackets have buttons on the left side of the jacket. Men’s jackets have them on the right. The reasons for this have been forgotten over time, but there are some compelling theories that explain the differences in how men and women dress. This golden rule was likely established for medieval tactics, according to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s 1975 exhibition catalogue, “The Art of Chivalry: European Arms and Armor.” “Shields were stacked from left to right to prevent the tip of an enemy’s…

QRG Capital Management Inc. reduced its holdings in Urban Outfitters Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN – free report ) by 4.2% during the first quarter, according to its latest filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor sold 404 shares during the period and now owns 9,106 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock. QRG Capital Management Inc.’s holdings of Urban Outfitters stock were worth $395,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. The Vanguard Group increased its holdings in Urban Outfitters by 2.3% in the third quarter.…

(Photo provided) LIMESTONE, Maine – Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast JR” will be performed at Limestone Community School from Friday, August 9 through Saturday, August 10. Performances will be at 7pm on Friday and Saturday and 2pm on Saturday. Designed for middle school students, the 60-minute musical is based on the 1994 Broadway production and Disney’s 1991 animated feature film. The cast of Broadway Kids in the County includes 17 students, led by Liliana Ainsworth. “Beauty and the Beast is a Disney classic, skillfully weaving together upbeat numbers and heartfelt ballads. I am honored to be able to tell a…

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis celebrated the opening of its Entrepreneurship and Women’s Business Center in a historic building built in 1920 on Monday, July 15, 2024. The Women’s Business Center’s history dates back to 1999, and SBA Regional Director Maureen E. Brinkley has been involved since day one. She was instrumental in establishing the Grace Hill Women’s Business Center as an economic development initiative for Grace Hill Settlement House. In 2020, the Urban League and Grace Hill merged, consolidating the Women’s Business Center into a community-wide service. “We’ve served over 1,000 women,” Brinkley said during the grand…

Submitted Images WILMINGTON, Del. — The Tri-Point Regional Beauty Seasons competition kicks off in August with a host of exciting events for both participants and spectators. Preliminaries will be held at the following locations: August 11: Townson, Maryland August 18: New Castle, Delaware August 25: Lancaster, Pennsylvania The beauty event invites girls of all ages and boys up to age six to show off their talents and personalities in a variety of categories. Competition Categories Participants will compete in multiple segments: Beauty/Evening Wear: Judging will focus on overall appearance, poise and personality. Personality in Sportswear: Contestants will appear in casual…