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
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