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
Your Fall home maintenance checklist
Fall is a good time to take care of big home repair projects before shorter days (and in many areas, ice and snow) make outdoor work too difficult. And if you do live in an area with cold winters, take some time this fall to boost energy efficiency throughout your home, and prevent damage from winter storms with proper tree care (we spoke with an expert to find out what you … [Read more...] about Your Fall home maintenance checklist
Milwaukee Recreation hosts grand reopening event at Custer Playfield
Milwaukee Recreation's emphasis on equity across the city shone brightly once again, as the department hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Custer Playfield on Saturday, Sept. 14 to unveil the playfield’s newly constructed basketball courts, age-appropriate play structures, and walking path. "By making this investment, Milwaukee Public Schools has demonstrated once again that … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Recreation hosts grand reopening event at Custer Playfield
Operation Warm raises funds for winter coats through Hero’s Haul
Get your team ready! Groups of 10 people can test their muscles and pull a fire truck on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Join Milwaukee firefighters for the third annual Hero’s Haul! Operation Warm, a program of the Milwaukee Fire Department, is excited to host this year’s Hero’s Haul Fire Truck Pull. Funds will purchase winter coats for Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Operation Warm raises funds for winter coats through Hero’s Haul
Four safety tips for your newborn
For new moms and dads, bringing home a newborn baby is surely an exciting time! It’s also a time that comes with a few preliminary cautions. Make steps to ease your worries by keeping these four safety tips in mind. 1. Beware of SIDS SIDS, also known as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, is a sudden and unexplained death of a baby younger than 1 year of age that occurs during … [Read more...] about Four safety tips for your newborn
Men: Here are five ways stress affects your body
According to the Men’s Health Foundation, high stress, poor sleep and eating habits increase the risks of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, depression, and other mental illnesses in men. It can also cause low testosterone and erectile dysfunction. Men, when it comes down to it, is it really worth it? Here’s what stress can also do to your body: 1. You may lose … [Read more...] about Men: Here are five ways stress affects your body
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 19, 2019
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#BabySafetyMonth – Week 2
When should you babyproof your home and what hazards should you look for? The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) offers these basic safety tips. For more information visit JPMA at https://babysafetyzone.org/safety-tips#InTheCar. JPMA notes the best time to babyproof your home is early in your pregnancy before you register so you can include needed safety … [Read more...] about #BabySafetyMonth – Week 2
MPS Athletics celebrates renovated Pulaski and Vincent stadiums
Milwaukee Public Schools continues its commitment to improving athletic facilities for its students and surrounding community by reopening the renovated Pulaski Stadium and Vincent Stadium. On Thursday, Sept. 5, the district officially reopened Pulaski Stadium at halftime of the Bay View-Pulaski varsity football game. The stadium received synthetic turf, new goal posts, … [Read more...] about MPS Athletics celebrates renovated Pulaski and Vincent stadiums