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January 27th, 2026

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Help develop a road map for better bus service at MPS listening sessions

Each day, about 71 percent of MPS’s 76,000 students— about 54,000 riders—take a yellow bus to arrive at school safely and on time. With an ongoing goal to improve the quality of transportation while reducing costs, MPS will host six listening sessions to gather solutions from families and the community. Transportation accounts for $65 million of the district’s $1.2 billion … [Read more...] about Help develop a road map for better bus service at MPS listening sessions

Your complete guide to traveling during the coronavirus outbreak

Traveling anytime soon? It can be a little scary now with the coronavirus going around and see ordinary people wearing masks in the airport. So what do you do to protect yourself while traveling? The World Health Organization issued some recommendations to travelers during this coronavirus outbreak. They say travelers who are sick to delay or avoid travel to affected … [Read more...] about Your complete guide to traveling during the coronavirus outbreak

Families can receive free admission to Betty Brinn Children’s Museum’s Sendik’s Day event on March 14 by shopping for select products at Sendik’s Food Markets

The Betty Brinn Children’s Museum will host Sendik’s Day on Saturday, March 14, with a special admission offer that enables families to access the Museum’s handson, educational exhibits and programs for free when purchasing select products from vendor sponsors Breadsmith, Kemps and Sargento. What: Sendik’s Day is a special admission day, when families can purchase the … [Read more...] about Families can receive free admission to Betty Brinn Children’s Museum’s Sendik’s Day event on March 14 by shopping for select products at Sendik’s Food Markets

Twenty inspiring black women who are making history in 2020 (part 2)

Each March, Women's History Month recognizes the ground-breaking achievements of women and women of color. Kaia Shivers, a liberal studies professor at New York University, helped Insider.com select a list of 20 female innovators and leaders who are making history and setting records. From entertainers to philanthropists, here are black women who will change the world in … [Read more...] about Twenty inspiring black women who are making history in 2020 (part 2)

Position Open: Investigator at Disability Rights Wisconsin

Investigator DRW is hiring an investigator to work in its Social Security Representative Payee Program.  This position is located in the Eastern half of Wisconsin at a DRW office but consideration may be given to a home-based office. Investigators are responsible for conducting onsite reviews of representative payees to verify benefits are being used properly and … [Read more...] about Position Open: Investigator at Disability Rights Wisconsin

Wisconsin Memorial Park hosts 2nd Annual Black History Month program

On Saturday, February 29, 2020, Wisconsin Memorial Park hosted their 2nd Annual Black History Month program coordinated by Michelle Russell-Hoppert (pictured, third from left), Family Service Counselor for Wisconsin Memorial Park. She is pictured with Reverend McCrory of St. Luke Emmanuel, members of the St. Luke Emmanuel Church Choir, Kingdom Kidz Care Academy, Brooklyn … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Memorial Park hosts 2nd Annual Black History Month program

Communities making a difference – a town hall meeting

The Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is hosting the "Communities Making a Difference" Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at North Division High School, 1011 W. Center St., from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This free and open event will feature a panel discussion with local and state elected officials as well as local service agencies. There … [Read more...] about Communities making a difference – a town hall meeting