The Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation is raising money through donations, a telethon, and a free concert fundraiser for its new Classroom Support Fund. The fund will be used for supplies year-round for teachers and students at 25 MPS schools. In its announcement, the foundation said the initiative comes in response to reports that more than 90 pecent of teachers pay for … [Read more...] about MPS Foundation launches Classroom Support Fund for teachers and students
Remembering Florence Hanna Dukes
Florence Hanna Dukes passed away after a brief illness on August 20, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, and friends. A native of Miami, Florida, she moved to Milwaukee with her husband of 47 years in 1971. Mrs. Dukes attended Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee earning a master’s degree in management administration and … [Read more...] about Remembering Florence Hanna Dukes
Spectrum awards Greater Milwaukee Urban League $45,000 Digital Education Grant
On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, Spectrum awarded the Greater Milwaukee Foundation $45,000 as part of Spectrum’s Digital Education Grant Program. A portion of the grant is being used for a Microsoft Office Certification class for students in Milwaukee. A check presentation took place during the class, and each of the participants in the class received a new Google Chromebook … [Read more...] about Spectrum awards Greater Milwaukee Urban League $45,000 Digital Education Grant
Back to school guide on staying healthy
For many of us, the school year has just begun, and for others, it is just around the corner. As a result, we are seeing an increase in colds, viruses, and COVID-19 cases. Teachers, parents, and school officials are all looking for ways to keep germs from spreading in their classrooms daily during the upcoming school year. While it is true that schools can be an incubator … [Read more...] about Back to school guide on staying healthy
This Week In Black History – August 31, 2023
August 31, 1836 – Henry Blair patents cotton planter. September 1, 1891 – Halle T.D. Johnson becomes first woman of any race to practice medicine in Alabama. September 2, 1958 – Frederick M. Jones patents control device for internal combustion engine. September 3, 1979 – Robert C. Maynard editor-publisher of the Oakland (California) Tribune, becoming the first … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – August 31, 2023
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue August 31, 2023
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UNCF hosts ‘2023 National Walk for Education’
On Saturday, August 12, 2023, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) held its annual "National Walk for Education" at Veteran’s Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. The "National Walk for Education" is a nationwide initiative to raise the critical funds for UNCF needs to fulfill its mission of support to its member Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU's); help … [Read more...] about UNCF hosts ‘2023 National Walk for Education’
Northcott Neighborhood House Seniors Club dedicates ‘The Wright Spot Healing Space’
On Friday, August 11, 2023, Northcott Neighborhood House Seniors Club dedicated "The Wright Spot Healing Space." This space was created by Northcott Neighborhood House seniors and youth in the apple and cherry orchard located on the corner of North 5th and Wright Streets. The space was created with a grant program from the City of Milwaukee for creating neighborhood healing … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House Seniors Club dedicates ‘The Wright Spot Healing Space’
The Hop to launch lakefront streetcar route this October
The lakefront line service will begin on Oct. 29 but will initially only run on Sundays due to construction Milwaukee's streetcar, The Hop, will begin its new lakefront service this fall, but with a limitation in place. According to the Milwaukee Business Journal, the service will kick off on October 29, 2023. But, because of the construction of the Couture apartment … [Read more...] about The Hop to launch lakefront streetcar route this October
GE HealthCare volunteers at MPS, refreshes 6 schools and their grounds
More than 1,000 GE HealthCare employees and retirees and their friends and family painted, landscaped, and otherwise refreshed six Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) campuses on Thursday, August 17, 2023, during the 27th annual Community Service Day at Milwaukee Public Schools for the company. The employees worked on playgrounds and in classrooms and hallways at Allen- Field, … [Read more...] about GE HealthCare volunteers at MPS, refreshes 6 schools and their grounds