Milwaukee’s downtown will shine brightly Nov. 19 – Jan. 1 as more than 500,000 lights and dozens of animated displays are set aglow for the 22nd annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival – a “snowcially-distanced” celebration. The annual display of lights, coordinated by Milwaukee Downtown BID #21, will transform three downtown parks into winter wonderland scenes – “Community … [Read more...] about Illuminating Milwaukee’s Downtown joyously and safely
Family and friends honor cancer patient with month full of gifts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
On Saturday, October 31, 2020, the friends and family of Damiyen Smith surprised her with a brand new recliner chair and book of quotes and pictures from friends and family. Saturday was the culmination of a month long celebration of Mrs. Smith, who is currently battling stage 4 breast cancer. As October was Breast Cancer Awareness month, Mrs. Smith's sister, Brandy Webb, … [Read more...] about Family and friends honor cancer patient with month full of gifts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Thanksgiving 2020: Finding gratitude in the midst of a pandemic
By Gracie Bonds Staples Thanksgiving Day celebrations at my home have been shrinking for years so this one, just days away, won’t look that different. Depending on how you look at it, it’s one of the blessings or, in my case, curses of your kids growing up and moving away. But life isn’t just about me and mine. It’s about all of us so I’m well aware that for a good … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving 2020: Finding gratitude in the midst of a pandemic
UWM commits to ending equity gap in higher education
By Genaro C. Armas UWM is joining the Moon Shot for Equity, a national initiative with the goal of eliminating equity gaps in higher education by 2030. The announcement was made in late October. The Moon Shot for Equity is a public-private partnership with education firm EAB, which is dedicated to ensuring students of color graduate at the same rate as white students. … [Read more...] about UWM commits to ending equity gap in higher education
Start Your Seasonal Celebration with Small Bites
While main courses, sides and desserts may be what holiday memories are made of, you can calm family members’ and guests’ appetites with an array of appetizers like these: Meatballs Stuffed mushrooms Stuffed peppers Sliced cheese Sliced meats Crackers Spinach dip Cheesy bread Sliders Little smokies Fresh fruit and vegetables … [Read more...] about Start Your Seasonal Celebration with Small Bites
Favorite family recipes (conclusion)
When I decided to offer family recipes this month, I was certain that as soon as I requested my family’s favorite recipes, I would get the response, ‘Sorry, but I don’t share my recipes!’ But that didn’t happen; my children, their spouses and my Sista all said, ‘When do you need it?’ This week I am sharing two more recipes: Shawn’s White Chicken Chili Recipe Another … [Read more...] about Favorite family recipes (conclusion)
Milwaukee County Sheriff ’s Office deputies and partners shop for area families for Thanksgiving
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office partnered with Milwaukee Deputy Sheriff ’s Association (MDSA), Milwaukee Retired Deputy Sheriff ’s Association (MRDSA), and Metcalfe’s Market to provide area families with free meals for Thanksgiving Day. Deputies shopped and assembled bags on Thursday, November 19, 2020. The following day, bags of food were distributed by the deputies along … [Read more...] about Milwaukee County Sheriff ’s Office deputies and partners shop for area families for Thanksgiving
Time to prep your car for winter
The snowiest months in southeast Wisconsin are December and January, so now is the time to get cars ready for the winter. So far, November has been warm and relatively dry. Milwaukee has had 0.1 inches of snow this month, but the snowiest months in southeast Wisconsin are December and January. Before the first snowstorm hits is the best time to get your car ready to … [Read more...] about Time to prep your car for winter
How to celebrate Thanksgiving safely in your senior living community in 2020
Thanksgiving is going to look a little different this year. To keep COVID-19 transmission at bay, families will likely opt for smaller gatherings (and smaller turkeys) instead of the customary large get-togethers with relatives who’ve flown in from across the country. Unfortunately, this means that many seniors, who are at a heightened risk of developing serious illness from … [Read more...] about How to celebrate Thanksgiving safely in your senior living community in 2020
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue November 26, 2020
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