Students celebrated last week at five Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) as Green and Healthy Schoolyards were officially opened. Nathaniel Hawthorne, Benjamin Franklin, Hayes Bilingual, Neeskara, and Zablocki schools have completed work that removed old asphalt playgrounds and transformed spaces into outdoor classrooms, prairie-style gardens, and recreation spaces. The … [Read more...] about New green and healthy schoolyards are open at five MPS schools
Alderman Rainey lauds Milwaukee Anchor Collaborative plan to hire and spend more with City’s underserved
Exciting news for Milwaukee’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods comes as the Milwaukee Anchor Collaborative (MAC), which includes healthcare and educational institutions, has pledged to hire more people of color and spend more with minority-owned businesses in the most challenged neighborhoods of Milwaukee. Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, who announced his support of MAC when it … [Read more...] about Alderman Rainey lauds Milwaukee Anchor Collaborative plan to hire and spend more with City’s underserved
Learning to manage change
By: Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times There is an old saying that goes, “The only things that are unavoidable in life are death and taxes.” There is one more irrefutable factor – namely, the element of change. Nothing in life is static; even the dead change as their earthly remains decompose in the grave. Although change is inevitable, it can and should … [Read more...] about Learning to manage change
Local Milwaukee startup selected for Northwestern Mutual Black Founder Accelerator program
A few years ago, while he was living in Texas, new Milwaukee resident Marlon V.R. Ross, was informed by his doctor that his blood pressure was elevated and that by body mass index (BMI) standards, he was overweight. The doctor, Ross said, told him that he needed to go on a diet. She never gave him any information about how to lose weight safely and effectively, not even a … [Read more...] about Local Milwaukee startup selected for Northwestern Mutual Black Founder Accelerator program
Join seniors, like Allen, and spread the word about FoodShare
Allen, a retired veteran living in Milwaukee, heard about FoodShare through a friend. “I didn’t know about FoodShare until a friend told me about it,” said Allen. “I might have seen it on TV or something, but it didn’t register that it was for me. I’m single and I’m not really hungry because I know how to budget, so I didn’t think it was for me.” Allen said he thinks many … [Read more...] about Join seniors, like Allen, and spread the word about FoodShare
You can now buy hearing aids over-the-counter, experts offer tips for consumers
It’s official: Older Americans with hearing loss can now stroll into a big box store or pharmacy — or just visit a website — and buy hearing aids without a prescription. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved this new class of over-the-counter hearing aids in order to lower prices and improve their availability. About one in three Americans between 65 and … [Read more...] about You can now buy hearing aids over-the-counter, experts offer tips for consumers
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue October 20, 2022
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Young’s Bar, Inc., and MHSI host event to ‘Knock Out Cancer’
On Friday October 7, 2022, Young's Bar Incorporated, 3573 North Teutonia Avenue, held their 53206 Breast Cancer Awareness event in partnership with Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. The proceeds from the event were donated on behalf of Ms. Charlene Gray (center) a breast cancer survivor. The education material and door prizes given to the community were donated by MHSI Corporate … [Read more...] about Young’s Bar, Inc., and MHSI host event to ‘Knock Out Cancer’
Greater Milwaukee Urban League honors local principals
On Thursday, September 29, 2022, the Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) hosted a "Principal Recognition Program" at America's Black Holocaust Museum, 401 West North Avenue. This event recognized all the principals of elementary and high schools that the Greater Milwaukee Urban League is partnered with for their dedication, service and commitment to the youth of Milwaukee. … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League honors local principals
African Diaspora Council’s ‘6th Annual School Supply Drive
This year the African Diaspora Council (ADC) held its "6th Annual School Supply Drive," and they are very excited to continue this wonderful community initiative with their adopted school, Lafollette Elementary located at 3239 N. 9th Street. The students who attend this school often do so without having the tools students desperately need to return to learning and to ensure … [Read more...] about African Diaspora Council’s ‘6th Annual School Supply Drive