Merriam-Webster defines “step-family” as a family in which there is a step-parent, a mother or father who is a step-mother or step-father. This week’s article will address 7 challenges to creating family as well as share the 5 communication strengths in healthy families. The National Step-family Resource Center published an article titled: Quick Steps: Information to Help … [Read more...] about The blended family (Week 4)
MPS Foundation supports students; donors include Khris Middleton and Zilber Fund
The MPS Foundation is pleased to announce that more than $60,000 has been raised to support MPS students and families during school closures. Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Khris Middleton has donated $25,000 and his gift will be fully matched by the Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Trust Fund, through the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. Together, the two gifts will provide nearly 2,500 … [Read more...] about MPS Foundation supports students; donors include Khris Middleton and Zilber Fund
MPS adds five sites to expand distribution of meals and learning materials
To ensure more students and families are supported during the extended Safer at Home order, the district is adding five new locations that will offer packaged breakfasts and lunches and printed learning materials for students. Starting Monday, April 27, 2020, Metcalfe School will join 20 other MPS Stop, Grab, and Go sites Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 … [Read more...] about MPS adds five sites to expand distribution of meals and learning materials
Common vaccines and who should not get vaccinated (full list)
Let’s be real, most of us remember getting a shot for chickenpox, measles or something like that when we were younger. It was usually told to us that the shot would prevent us from getting the disease and it was better for our overall health. But as we’ve grown older, and learned more about vaccines and the history surrounding them, many are a little suspicious of getting any … [Read more...] about Common vaccines and who should not get vaccinated (full list)
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue April 30, 2020
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Coronavirus and the new American economy (part 2)
By Solomon Ali CEO of NDR Energy Group and Revolutionary Concepts Part 2: How we brace for financial impact and minimize the fallout • Communicate with your creditors and debtors Explain where your company is at, discuss options and re-negotiate terms if you can. Inquire about extensions on payment terms, request waivers of late fees and penalties. The good news … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and the new American economy (part 2)
Gov. Evers announces Badger Bounce Back plan to reopen Wisconsin’s economy
Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday, April 20, 2020 the Badger Bounce Back plan to share guidance on the criteria that must be met before the state’s economy can safely reopen. “As we’ve learned over the past month, in the most difficult of circumstances, Wisconsinites will rise to the occasion, helping each other and working together to do what’s best for our families, our … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers announces Badger Bounce Back plan to reopen Wisconsin’s economy
Former Journal Sentinel columnist Eugene Kane dies at 63
Longtime Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist Eugene Kane, who stirred the pot on race and its impact on Milwaukee’s African American community and the central city, was found dead in his east side apartment Thursday, April 16, 2020; he was 63. No foul play was suspected; the medical examiner conducted testing for COVID-19 over the weekend but the results returned negative … [Read more...] about Former Journal Sentinel columnist Eugene Kane dies at 63
Veteran WISN 12 journalist Mike Anderson passes away
It is with heavy hearts that WISN 12 News reports longtime journalist Mike Anderson has passed away. Mike died suddenly Tuesday, April 21, 2020 surrounded by family after suffering a fatal brain aneurysm. He was 67 years old. WISN 12 News Director Ben Hart shared the news with station staff Tuesday morning. Mike began his career at WISN in 1981. During his tenure … [Read more...] about Veteran WISN 12 journalist Mike Anderson passes away
Gov. Evers announces Wisconsin is taking big steps to increase COVID-19 testing capacity
Gov. Tony Evers announced on Monday, April 20, 2020, that the state of Wisconsin is taking big steps to increase COVID-19 testing capacity throughout the state. Working with the Wisconsin Clinical Lab Network, the state has grown the number of labs performing COVID-19 tests from just eight labs one month ago to 36 labs as of Monday. The state plans to continue public-private … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers announces Wisconsin is taking big steps to increase COVID-19 testing capacity