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October 5th, 2025

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Our Daily Bread hosts ‘3rd Annual Mother’s Shower’

Photo by Yvonne Kemp On Saturday, September 27, 2025, Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center, Inc. hosted its "The 3rd Annual Mothers Shower" at Ebenezer Ministry and Family Worship Center, 3132 N. Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. The event was for pampering new and expecting mothers and a beautiful reminder of the strength and value of all mothers. Many arrived … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread hosts ‘3rd Annual Mother’s Shower’

WI State Senator Tammy Baldwin hosts wellness roundtable

Wisconsin State Senator Tammy Baldwin visited Outreach Community Health Centers (OCHC) on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, to highlight her continued commitment to affordable, accessible health care for all. The roundtable was an opportunity for Sen. Baldwin to hear the vital impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) directly from community leaders, and shared her vision for … [Read more...] about WI State Senator Tammy Baldwin hosts wellness roundtable

Share your thoughts about MPS at the Superintendent’s Listen and Learn virtual session Oct. 1

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) wants to hear from the Milwaukee community! Join MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius to share your thoughts and ideas about the future of MPS in a virtual forum on Wednesday, October 1. The session will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will take place on Zoom. Register at … [Read more...] about Share your thoughts about MPS at the Superintendent’s Listen and Learn virtual session Oct. 1

Solomon Kingston Coggs-Butler turns 16

Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones, and Steven Butler along with the Coggs, Butler, Young, and Jones families, celebrated the 16th birthday of Solomon Kingston Coggs-Butler on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. More than 100 family members and friends attended the celebration. As a member of Holy Redeemer Institutional COGIC, … [Read more...] about Solomon Kingston Coggs-Butler turns 16

Brewers host Milwaukee’s ‘Largest Sober Tailgate’

While some may think alcohol is just part of watching sports, local organizations are working to change the narrative. In celebration of National Recovery Month, The Phoenix and Marquette Recovery hosted Milwaukee's "Largest Sober Tailgate" before Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Brewers game against the Los Angeles Angels.The event is part of MKE Recovery Night at the Brewers. The … [Read more...] about Brewers host Milwaukee’s ‘Largest Sober Tailgate’

Garfield’s 502 restaurant hosts family friendly R&B Festival

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, Garfield's 502 restaurant and bar closed out the summer in style, by hosting "Garfield's 502 R&B Festival" at 502 W. Garfield Ave. The festival spanned several blocks of Garfield Ave and offered a family-friendly atmosphere with food, more than 150 local vendors, and community engagement. The highlight of the event was more than 20 gospel, … [Read more...] about Garfield’s 502 restaurant hosts family friendly R&B Festival

Pre-1950 MPS elementary school buildings are cleared of lead risks

After months of intensive work, all 50 Milwaukee Public School (MPS) schools built before 1950 that serve elementary students were cleared of lead risks, Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced Friday, September 5, 2025. “We are committed to providing safe and welcoming schools to the community. Successfully addressing lead paint issues is a … [Read more...] about Pre-1950 MPS elementary school buildings are cleared of lead risks