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June 5th, 2026

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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

North Division HS celebrates graduation of Adult Welding Job Training program participants

On Thursday, August 7, 2025, the Adult Welding Job Training program at North Division High School, 1011 W. Center St., celebrated the completion of the most recent class. The program was initiated through a collaborative effort involving the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Recreation Department (MKE Rec), Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) Workforce Development Solution, … [Read more...] about North Division HS celebrates graduation of Adult Welding Job Training program participants

Milwaukee Public Library celebrates grand openingof state-of-the-art MLK branch in Harambee Neighborhood

On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the Milwaukee Public Library celebrated the grand opening of its new Martin Luther King Branch. Located in the city's Harambee neighborhood, the 17,400-square-foot facility greeted city leaders, neighbors, and families with enthusiasm as they cut the ribbon and explored the state-of-the-art space that promises to be a beacon of knowledge and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Public Library celebrates grand openingof state-of-the-art MLK branch in Harambee Neighborhood

Being Frank: Marriage, Misery or Acceptance

By Frank James, IV, Special to the Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper Recently I was talking to a married person who was talking about their marriage. This person talked about how they enjoyed the fact that someone was at home when they arrived there. I figured the person was happily married. As the conversation proceeded I found out different. This encounter led me to talk … [Read more...] about Being Frank: Marriage, Misery or Acceptance

Being Frank: The Mental Diet

By: Frank James, IV, Special to the Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper Mental obesity is a problem in the United States. How many Americans have minds that are overweight from digesting unhealthy mental food? There are fitness centers, gyms and diet plans galore in the USA to get the physical body in shape. What is needed are mental gyms to keep people’s minds lean and in a … [Read more...] about Being Frank: The Mental Diet