“All praise to the God and Father of our Master, Jesus the Messiah! Father of all mercy! God of all healing counsel! He comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be there for that person just as God was there for us. We have plenty of hard times that come from … [Read more...] about Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (conclusion)
UWM Chancellor’s special message to the community
By Mark Mone Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee We prepare. We partner. We produce. This has held true throughout UWM’s history and it certainly won’t change now, because this is exactly what Wisconsin needs. The headwinds of 2020 are testing us all, and like you, UWM is braving them through nimble adjustments and resilience. Challenging times require … [Read more...] about UWM Chancellor’s special message to the community
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue October 1, 2020
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Voter Registration and COVID-19 Testing – Come Alive October 5
Register to Vote COVID-19 Testing Come Alive October 5 MLK Heritage Health Center Isaac Coggs Hertage Health Center … [Read more...] about Voter Registration and COVID-19 Testing – Come Alive October 5
Samad’s House and the Franciscan Peacemakers hold fall community resource fair and voter registration
Samad’s House and the Franciscan Peacemakers held a fall community resource event on Saturday, September 19, 2020. The resource fair was held on 34th and Lisbon Avenue. There were several community organizations and businesses present to talk and give out materials to residents about voting and COVID 19 such as Medical College/Froedtert Hospital, Washington Park Association, … [Read more...] about Samad’s House and the Franciscan Peacemakers hold fall community resource fair and voter registration
Hip Hop One Stop celebrates grand opening
On Saturday, September 19, 2020, Hip Hop One Stop celebrated its grand opening at 7516 W. Appleton Avenue. The store, which is the vision of owner Rodney Fisher (upper photo, center), boasts a wide variety of apparel, snacks, groceries, cleaning products, classic bulk candy and much more. The store is open Tuesdays thru Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. … [Read more...] about Hip Hop One Stop celebrates grand opening
Highway is dedicated to local Milwaukee advocate Jeannetta Simpson-Robinson
On Thursday, September 17, 2020, the family of Jeannetta Simpson- Robisnon, local community leaders and residents gathered for the dedication and sign unveiling of the Jeannetta Simpson- Robinson Memorial Highway, the stretch of I-43 between the North Avenue and Keefe/Atkinson Ave. interchanges. Ms. Simpson-Robinson died on October 9, 2008 at the age of 68. She was … [Read more...] about Highway is dedicated to local Milwaukee advocate Jeannetta Simpson-Robinson
Mayor proposes cutting 120 police officers in 2021 budget
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is proposing to cut 120 police officers in the 2021 city budget. He presented his budget Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Barrett said the coronavirus pandemic has caused budget challenges and a drop in revenue. Milwaukee's bond rating was recently downgraded by two notches making it more difficult for the city to borrow money. Barrett said … [Read more...] about Mayor proposes cutting 120 police officers in 2021 budget
Introducing the City of Milwaukee’s new interim Commissioner of Health, Marlaina Jackson
We are proud to introduce our next Interim Commissioner of Health, Marlaina Jackson. Commissioner Jackson will serve as the next City of Milwaukee Commissioner of Health effective at 12:00 midnight on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. This term will be in effect until the next commissioner is nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the Common Council. As a Milwaukee native, … [Read more...] about Introducing the City of Milwaukee’s new interim Commissioner of Health, Marlaina Jackson
Pamela Hutchinson of R&B group The Emotions, dead at 61
Pamela Hutchinson, famed R&B singer with family group "The Emotions," has died at the age of 61, according to a post on the band's official Facebook page Sunday, Septemeber 20, 2020. "Pam succumbed to health challenges that she'd been battling for several years," the post read. "Now our beautiful sister will sing amongst the angels in heaven in perfect … [Read more...] about Pamela Hutchinson of R&B group The Emotions, dead at 61