Milwaukee Public Schools will install a synthetic sports turf surface at Casimir Pulaski Stadium in Milwaukee, thanks in part to a $250,000 grant from the Green Bay Packers through the National Football League Foundation Grassroots Program. The grant from the Packers, the NFL Foundation, and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is part of more than $3 million in … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers GiveBack to MPS
Know your heart health. It could save your life
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. It’s important for you to know the causes and learn how you can make changes that reduce your risk of developing heart disease. There are a number of factors that can lead to heart disease. These include being overweight, lack of exercise, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes and bad eating habits. Ways to … [Read more...] about Know your heart health. It could save your life
Where are they now: New Year resolutions, let’s get back to them!
We’re three months into the new year and if you’ve already given up on achieving your new year resolutions, don’t worry- you’re not alone. As a matter of fact, according to U.S. News, 80 percent of resolutions fail by the second week of February, so it’s pretty rare that the odds are in your favor, anyway. However, just because your new year resolutions may not have made it … [Read more...] about Where are they now: New Year resolutions, let’s get back to them!
Donald Trump advocates death penalty for drug dealers in rambling speech
In a campaign stop three days before a crucial special election for Congress, Donald Trump advocated the death penalty for drug dealers in the course of an hour-long rambling campaign style speech where he bashed television anchors, unveiled his re-election slogan and discussed nuclear arms negotiations with North Korea. He also mentioned the Republican candidate whom he … [Read more...] about Donald Trump advocates death penalty for drug dealers in rambling speech
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue March 15, 2018
Lowell International Elementary School celebrates ‘Read Across America’
On Friday, March 2, 2018, Lowell International Elementary School celebrated "Read Across America," at their school located at 4360 South 20th Street. Each year the National Education Association sponsors a nationwide reading event to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday and to promote reading to children. Each school invites local guest celebrities, politicians, athletes and other … [Read more...] about Lowell International Elementary School celebrates ‘Read Across America’
Senator Tammy Baldwin opens Milwaukee campaign office
On Saturday, March 3, 2018, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) was joined by special guest Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) at the opening of the Milwaukee office for her 2018 Senate campaign. The office, located at 5040 West North Ave., is not far from the city's Sherman Park neighborhood. Baldwin's campaign manager Scott Spector called the office opening "the first of many major … [Read more...] about Senator Tammy Baldwin opens Milwaukee campaign office
Milwaukee Business Journal honors local movers and shakers with ’40 Under 40′
On Monday, February 26, 2018, the Milwaukee Business Journal (MBJ) hosted their annual "40 Under 40 Awards Dinner" at the Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave. The Class of 2018 is a diverse group of talented young business and community leaders from throughout southeastern Wisconsin, and included corporate trailblazers, doctors, newscasters, community leaders, and young … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Business Journal honors local movers and shakers with ’40 Under 40′
Veteran’s Association looking for participants in new Alzheimer’s study
Dr. Cindy Carlsson, a geriatrics provider at the William S. Middleton Memorial Hospital and a researcher in the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center in Madison, is seeking volunteers for an 18-month study on Alzheimer’s disease. Participants must meet all of the following requirements: • Be a veteran eligible for VA services • Possess normal memory and thinking • … [Read more...] about Veteran’s Association looking for participants in new Alzheimer’s study
Spring break
Being Frank By: Frank James Special to the Milwaukee Times Spring break is upon us. Spring break is a time where students and teachers take a break from studying or teaching. Many college students go on trips to exotic places. Teachers use this time to plan lessons and prepare for the final quarter of school. The result from spring break is that the final quarter of school … [Read more...] about Spring break