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
Click on the cover image below to view the full newspaper on issuu.com … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue November 26, 2020
SOS Center hosts community open house
On Saturday, November 7, 2020, the SOS (Strength of Our Savior) Center, located at 4620 W. North Ave., hosted an open house to feature the many activities the center has to offer as well as many local vendors. The SOS Center is a non-profit social services agency that facilitates Christian care, educational instruction, after-school programming and life skills activities for … [Read more...] about SOS Center hosts community open house
Workforce Development hosts North Side and North West Side drive-thru job fairs
On Wednesday, October 28, 2020, the City of Milwaukee Office of Workforce Development hosted North Side and North West Side "Drive-Thru Job Fairs," for Milwaukee job seekers looking for immediate employment opportunities. The job fairs focused on neighborhoods within the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 9th Aldermanic Districts, all which have been hit hard by COVID-19. All attendees … [Read more...] about Workforce Development hosts North Side and North West Side drive-thru job fairs
SBA regional administrator to meet Milwaukee Micro-entrepreneurs
On Wednesday, October 28, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration's Great Lakes Regional Administrator Rob Scott (2nd from right) made several stops in Milwaukee to visit businesses assisted by SBA economic relief programs and the SBA's Program for Investment in Micro-entrepreneurs (PRIME) grants. One of those entrepreneurs who has been helped by the grant is Jason … [Read more...] about SBA regional administrator to meet Milwaukee Micro-entrepreneurs
‘I feel like I can accomplish anything just like her’: Young girls react to Kamala Harris’ VP election
How Harris' call to not be the last woman VP inspired girls of all ages "But while I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last,” Kamala Harris said during her vice presidential-elect acceptance speech. And girls everywhere were listening. Among them was six-yearold Jordyn Smith of Mount Healthy, OH, whose words at a summer protest struck a chord … [Read more...] about ‘I feel like I can accomplish anything just like her’: Young girls react to Kamala Harris’ VP election
Coronavirus in Wisconsin: 2,649 deaths and counting
Since mid-March, Wisconsin has beein in one state of lock-down due to the novel coronavirus pneumonia or coronavirus or simply COVID-19. While measures such as hand washing, social distancing and mask wearing have helped slow the spread, the virus has recently kicked-up in Wisconsin. Here are the latest statistics: • 2,649 patients have died so far • At least 317,109 … [Read more...] about Coronavirus in Wisconsin: 2,649 deaths and counting
The illusion resumes
A cheer went up around the world. Donald Trump was defeated and Joe Biden was elected the new President of the USA. African Americans all over the country rejoiced. The evil Trump had been defeated and replaced by a good Democrat in Biden. Biden also has a woman of color as his vice president, Kamala Harris. The rejoicing was doubly high in the African American community. … [Read more...] about The illusion resumes
Favorite family recipes (Week 3)
My daughter is celebrating 4 years of being a plant-based Veganista. She is committed to her dietary choice and has evolved into a spectacular cook! All of her dishes are so tasty as she ingeniously uses herbs and spices to add a unique flavor to every dish she makes. In fact, whenever she is home, she commits to making me at least 4-5 vegan dishes before she leaves, which I … [Read more...] about Favorite family recipes (Week 3)