As the air turns cooler and leaves drop from the trees, keeping in mind fall season safety tips help keep you and your family protected from seasonal dangers. Home heating • Make sure your home heating system is in good working order. • Have a professional evaluate the system and address any potential problems. • Have you chimneys inspected and cleaned. • Remember, if … [Read more...] about Autumn safety tips for seniors
“The Water Dancer” by Ta-Nehisi Coates
You can’t breathe. There’s really no describing the panic when that happens. Your ribs struggle to rise, your chest feels like it’s being stomped, you’re on fire, and your brain screams. Your arms flail. Your hands grasp at nothing, and then – ahhhhh, you gasp. And in the new novel, “The Water Dancer” by Ta-Nehisi Coates, nothing’s better than the first breath of freedom’s … [Read more...] about “The Water Dancer” by Ta-Nehisi Coates
What’s Happening in Milwaukee
China Lights September 13 - October 20 Tuesday thru Sunday 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Dr. Hales Corners, WI 53130 China Lights: Treasures of China will have 95% new lantern displays featuring cultural gems. The handmade displays range from three-feet to three-stories high. The festival will also include an expanded interactive exhibit … [Read more...] about What’s Happening in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue September 26, 2019
Click on the cover image below to view the full newspaper on issuu.com … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue September 26, 2019
Medical Mission at Home in Milwaukee: A day of free healthcare
On Saturday, September 14, 2019, Ascension Wisconsin hosted its first ever "Medical Mission at Home," at North Division High School, 1011 West Center St. The term "medical mission" often refers to volunteer caregivers who travel to other countries to provide medical services. The Ascension Wisconsin Medical Mission at Home does the same thing for neighbors in need, right here … [Read more...] about Medical Mission at Home in Milwaukee: A day of free healthcare
Street dedicated to the Honorable Rev. Willie D. Wanzo, Sr.
On Sunday, September 15, 2019, Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, 1345 West Burleigh Street, hosted a street naming ceremony in honor of their late pastor the Honorable Rev. Willie D. Wanzo, Sr. Rev. Wanzo was the pastor of one of Milwaukee’s most prominent Black churches, Metropolitan M.B.C. and served as their pastor for more than four decades. The section of street … [Read more...] about Street dedicated to the Honorable Rev. Willie D. Wanzo, Sr.
Center Street Marketplace BID 39 hosts 2nd Annual Shop Center Street
On Tuesday, August 17, 2019, the Center Street Marketplace BID 39 hosted the 2nd Annual Shop Center Street Day at 35th and Center Street (large lot on the northside of the street). The event was geared towards raising awareness of the small businesses on Center street from 35th street to 60th street. There are more than 95 operating businesses that need support from the … [Read more...] about Center Street Marketplace BID 39 hosts 2nd Annual Shop Center Street
W.I.N.G.S. International hosts annual Peace Rally Picnic
On August 24, 2019, Working to Inspire, Nurture and Growing for Service (W.I.N.G.S.) International hosted their annual "Peace Rally Picnic," at Lindbergh Park, 3629 North 16th St. The event included free food, face painting, free book bags filled with school supplies, jump houses, the reading of the "Wall of Pain" and the "Jericho Walk of Faith." The annual rally and picnic is … [Read more...] about W.I.N.G.S. International hosts annual Peace Rally Picnic
HBCUs host Chicago Classic and college fair 2019
On Saturday September 14, 2019, the Chicago Classic and Historically Black Colleges and Universities College Fair was held at Solider Field. The teams that played were the Hampton University Pirates and Howard University Bison, with Hampton beating Howard 41- 20. The marching bands performed at half time and everyone enjoyed both bands. The College fair was that morning with … [Read more...] about HBCUs host Chicago Classic and college fair 2019
#BabySafetyMonth – Week 3
During National Baby Safety Month, we will be highlighting a few items that have been recalled within the last 60 days. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, items are recalled for a number of reasons, but basically, a recalled product has been deemed no longer safe. For more information on recalls, go the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission’s … [Read more...] about #BabySafetyMonth – Week 3