It’s time to put your gaming skills to the test with Milwaukee Recreation! Join Milwaukee Recreation's adult E-Sports league! Go head-to-head every week in a variety of popular video games. Think you have what it takes to be crowned champion? You must be 18 years or older to join the adult E-Sports leagues. Participants must live in the state of Wisconsin. League Entry … [Read more...] about New games available in adult E-Sports leagues
Why a 2020 influenza shot is so important
By Eric S. Quivers, MD FAAP, FACC We are entering the 2020 flu season and “It is time to get your flu shot!” Really the word should be vaccine as there is a form that is a nasal spray. No matter how you look at it, it is very important to be vaccinated against the flu virus this season! This year is like no other due to the coronavirus pandemic. For the first time in … [Read more...] about Why a 2020 influenza shot is so important
Seven things you can do to prevent breast cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among African American women. It is also the second leading cause of cancer deaths among African American women. Unfortunately, in recent years you have heard about friends and family who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The breast cancer incidence in Black women is lower than in white women. However, for women younger than 45, … [Read more...] about Seven things you can do to prevent breast cancer
Notice of General Election and Sample Ballots November 3, 2020
Notice of General Election and Sample Ballots November 3, 2020 OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE: Notice is hereby given of a general election to be held in the City of Milwaukee, on November 3, 2020, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for, … [Read more...] about Notice of General Election and Sample Ballots November 3, 2020
Poetry Slam Fundraiser to be hosted by PEARLS For Teen Girls
PEARLS for Teen Girls, a dynamic and innovative leadership development non-profit serving girls in 5th through 12th grade in Milwaukee, is hosting a Poetry Slam Fundraiser on November 11, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., CST. The event, hosted by actor, singer and former PEARLS girl LaChrisa Grandberry, will feature spoken word performances focused on female empowerment. … [Read more...] about Poetry Slam Fundraiser to be hosted by PEARLS For Teen Girls
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue October 29, 2020
Click on the cover image below to view the full newspaper on issuu.com … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue October 29, 2020
Jay-Z’s Team ROC holds rally for Alvin Cole at Wauwatosa’s Hart Park
On Thursday, October 15, 2020, Jay-Z's social justice group Team ROC hosted a rally for the three victims of Wauwatosa police officer Joseph Mensah; Alvin Cole, Jay Anderson, Jr., and Antonio Gonzales at Hart Park, 7300 W. Chestnut St. Team ROC partnered with Until Freedom, and Gathering for Justice organized the rally for the family of Alvin Cole to bring attention to the … [Read more...] about Jay-Z’s Team ROC holds rally for Alvin Cole at Wauwatosa’s Hart Park
Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield hosts drive-thru ‘Thank You’ event
On Saturday, October 17, 2020, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medicaid hosted a drive-thru "Thank You" event at Gee's Clippers Barber and Beauty Salon, 2200 N. Doctor M.L.K. Jr. Dr. Anthem partnered with Advocate Aurora Health, All of Us, Froedtert and the Medical Collage of Wisconsin, Covering WI, Target, Progressive Community Health Centers, LIHF, Vivent Health, Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield hosts drive-thru ‘Thank You’ event
Milwaukee holds ‘First Annual Milwaukee Police Appreciation Day’
On Thursday, October 15, 2020, the City of Milwaukee hosted its first ever "Annual Milwaukee Police Appreciation Day,"at MPD District 1, 749 W. State St. The idea for "Police Appreciation Day" came from Milwaukee Coalition Against Hate Executive Director Tracey Dent (front row, right). "We just wanted as a community, as a whole, to say thank you for doing what you're doing … [Read more...] about Milwaukee holds ‘First Annual Milwaukee Police Appreciation Day’
City of Milwaukee cancels trick-or-treating as Wisconsin’s coronavirus surge continues
The City of Milwaukee has canceled trick-or-treating this year as Wisconsin's surge in coronavirus cases shows no sign of improving. Milwaukee will not have designated trick-or-treat times like it has had in the past and the activity will not be sanctioned by the city’s Health Department since it is deemed high-risk during the coronavirus pandemic, city officials … [Read more...] about City of Milwaukee cancels trick-or-treating as Wisconsin’s coronavirus surge continues