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September 1st, 2026

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Real talk about the REAL ID (Week 1)

GET YOUR REAL ID DEADLINE: OCTOBER 1, 2020 On October 1, 2020 every person over the age of 18 must obtain a REAL ID or another acceptable form of ID if they are planning to fly within the United States, visit a military base or other secure federal facility. Having a REAL ID, the Homeland Security Compliant ID will allow you access to the government offices and the ability … [Read more...] about Real talk about the REAL ID (Week 1)

Annual Language Summit draws families and community

More than 300 family members and community attendees were treated to enthusiastic performances by MPS students at the second annual MPS Language Summit this December. Hosted at Milwaukee School of Languages, the event showcased nine student performances and more than 20 school displays. Following the students’ songs, dances, and poems, visitors had the chance to browse … [Read more...] about Annual Language Summit draws families and community

Milwaukee Board of School Directors votes to move forward with referendum

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors unanimously passed a resolution to seek a referendum that will increase revenue limits for Milwaukee Public Schools. Voting took place at the regular board meeting on December 19, 2019. The referendum question will appear on the spring ballot scheduled for April 7, 2020. Board members passed a resolution to ask voters for a four-year … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Board of School Directors votes to move forward with referendum

Keeping New Year’s Resolution: Here’s how to get more done in the gym in less time

Getting into a fitness routine is hard enough on its own. Your hectic schedule with work, kids, and maybe even a social life can tempt you to put your fitness on a back burner for good. It’s no wonder why skipping your gym session is so tempting, when making it to the gym can take up so much time out of your day. You have to get dressed, hop in the car, sit in traffic, lock … [Read more...] about Keeping New Year’s Resolution: Here’s how to get more done in the gym in less time

You got a new phone for Christmas: What to do with your old phone?

If Santa left a new iPhone or Android smartphone under the tree, what do you do with your old smartphone? It’s a perennial question each holiday season, but the answer doesn’t have to be “sell it” or “dump it in a drawer”. Instead, there are plenty of useful things a smartphone can be turned into, even if it doesn’t have an active phone line connected. Read on for some of our … [Read more...] about You got a new phone for Christmas: What to do with your old phone?

Gone But Not Forgotten

Gone But Not Forgotten Diahann Carroll Toni Morrison Elijah Cummings John Conyers Jessye Norman John Singleton Kristoff St. John Nipsey Hussle Kevin Barnett Andre Williams Barbara Hillary Dr. Patricia Bath Rev. Clay Evans Rev. George Celemente Dr. Frank James Willie Bowen Frank Robinson Ernest Gaines Irving Burgie … [Read more...] about Gone But Not Forgotten

Evangelist Missionary Mother Ellen Fumbanks and Times contributor, passes

Evangelist Missionary Mother Ellen Fumbanks, who also served as the Milwaukee Times birthday list contributor, passed away on December 9, 2019. She had suffered a stroke earlier this year; she was 77. Mother Fumbanks was born on February 19, 1943 in Clarksdale, Mississippi to the union of Rosie Lee Banks and Charles Barner, Sr. Her mother instilled in her the word of God at … [Read more...] about Evangelist Missionary Mother Ellen Fumbanks and Times contributor, passes