On Friday, September 11, 2026, Dr. Clayborn Benson was inducted into the West Division High School Alumni Hall of Fame. Dr. Benson is a 1968 graduate of West Division High School now known as Milwaukee High School of the Arts. Those in attendance included representatives from Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), the MPS Alumni Association, Milwaukee High School of the Arts (formerly … [Read more...] about West Division High School Hosts Award Ceremony Honoring Dr. Clayborn Benson
Pastor Julius Malone Honored for 67 years in Ministry
On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Chaplain Dr. Ricky Price, Sr. (right) and Joy Unspeakable Radio Broadcast presented the lifetime achievement award to Pastor Julius R. Malone (left) for 67 years in ministry. Pastor Malone is senior pastor of the New Testament Church of Milwaukee, located at 10201 W. Bradley Road. … [Read more...] about Pastor Julius Malone Honored for 67 years in Ministry
New Shoes, Stronger Steps: Milwaukee Initiative Takes Aim at Gun Violence
“Stompin’ Out Gun Violence” uses sought-after sneakers to open the door to a life-saving message for young people.A new pair of shoes can do more than complete an outfit—it can help a young person step toward a safer future. That is the idea behind “Stompin’ Out Gun Violence,” a traveling shoe giveaway led by the Latroy V. Harris Initiative, “I Will Not Die to Gun … [Read more...] about New Shoes, Stronger Steps: Milwaukee Initiative Takes Aim at Gun Violence
Halyard Park Celebrates Legacy of Late Developer Beechie Brooks
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Gaines Triangle on the corner of North Sixth and North Halyard streets, a life-size statue of the late Beechie O. Brooks, an iconic Black Milwaukee Realtor and developer, was unveiled. Brooks’ south-facing statue is looking toward the first house he built in Halyard Park 50 years ago, his own house, which marked the start of a major home … [Read more...] about Halyard Park Celebrates Legacy of Late Developer Beechie Brooks
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue September 24, 2026
Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF Link to image file↗ This issue features: Halyard Park celebrates legacy of late developer Beechie Brooks; New Shoes, Stronger Steps: Milwaukee Initiative Takes Aim at Gun Violence; Mayor nominates Jean Darnell to serve as library director; Black Arts MKE names new artistic director … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue September 24, 2026
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Honors Mac Weddle: A Milwaukee Beacon of Hope, Service and Community
On Saturday, September 12, 2026, Congresswoman Gwen Moore joined family, friends, and community members at the Garfield Street Festival to surprise Weddle with a special tribute recognizing a lifetime of service and impact. But the honor represented far more than a single presentation. For decades, Mac Weddle has represented something powerful in Milwaukee: the belief that … [Read more...] about Congresswoman Gwen Moore Honors Mac Weddle: A Milwaukee Beacon of Hope, Service and Community
MATC Honors Fallen First Responders in Special Ceremony
On Friday, September 11, 2026, Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) hosted “MATC Remembers – A Salute to First Responders” at the Oak Creek Campus to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The commemoration recognized the 72 police officers, 343 firefighters, and eight EMTs and paramedics who died. A highlight of this year’s … [Read more...] about MATC Honors Fallen First Responders in Special Ceremony
Garfield’s 502 Celebrates Their ‘2026 R&B Festival’
On Saturday, September 12, 2026, Garfield’s 502 Restaurant hosted its annual "2026 Garfield’s 502 R&B Festival," that spanned the blocks of Garfield Ave. from MLK Drive to 7th Street. The event, which was free and open to the public, focused on a family-friendly entertainment lineup consisting of more than 20 bands and artists, as well as food offerings, more than 100 local … [Read more...] about Garfield’s 502 Celebrates Their ‘2026 R&B Festival’
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue September 17, 2026
Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF Link to image file↗ This issue features: Garfield's 502 celebrates their '2026 R&B Festival'; MATC honors fallen first responders in special ceremony; Congresswoman Gwen Moore honors Mac Weddle:A Milwaukee beacon of hope, service and community; MPS chosen for national effort to … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue September 17, 2026
Local Healthcare and Food Equity Issues Addressed at Upcoming Community Forum
The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County is hosting a community forum, “Healthcare and Food Equity Issues in Milwaukee County,” on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The event is free, and members of the public are encouraged to attend. Three local experts will discuss the impact to our community of recent developments such as new work and paperwork … [Read more...] about Local Healthcare and Food Equity Issues Addressed at Upcoming Community Forum