With the drumline from Reagan High School drumming a lively beat, students at MPS Parkside School of the Arts marched, strutted, and strolled along a red carpet to make their way into school for the start of the new year. Dr. Keith P. Posley, Governor Tony Evers, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors, and others kicked off the new school year on September 3 at Parkside School … [Read more...] about MPS students walk the red carpet back to school
Take our community survey and attend a public listening session
MPS needs your voice! Take our survey and attend a listening session. District leaders want the opinions of students, families, educators, staff, and the community to help envision the future of the district. The vision of Milwaukee Public Schools is to provide an equitable educational environment that is child-centered, supports achievement, and respects and embraces … [Read more...] about Take our community survey and attend a public listening session
Twelve early signs of anxiety and mental illness
Anxiety disorders often go hand in hand with depression and other mental illnesses. People who have anxiety disorders struggle with intense and uncontrollable feelings of anxiety, fear, worry, and/ or panic. These feelings can interfere with daily activities and may last for a long time. Would you know the telling signs if it were to happen to you or someone you loved? The … [Read more...] about Twelve early signs of anxiety and mental illness
Are you getting enough sleep?
I don’t have time to sleep” and “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” are some of the statements that I’ve heard recently. This is not to say that sleep isn’t considered to be important. For some, it comes down to their priorities. Getting tasks done is often highly prioritized while sleep is sent to the back burner. Sleep is vital for our physical health. It is involved in the … [Read more...] about Are you getting enough sleep?
5 Points Art Gallery & Studios “Discarded” exhibition opening on Sept. 6
Chicago artists make artistic treasures from common person’s trash in “Discarded” exhibition The 5 Points Art Gallery & Studios extends its visual representation of Chicago artists from its “This Is America” group exhibition to “Discarded”, the two-person showcase of conceptual found-object assemblages by Marvin Tate and Spencer Hutchinson, opening September 6, … [Read more...] about 5 Points Art Gallery & Studios “Discarded” exhibition opening on Sept. 6
What’s Happening in Milwaukee
The Minority Health Film Festival Presents: A Conversation About Mental Health with Charlamagne tha God Thursday, September 12 11:30 a.m. Doors • 12 p.m. opening panel discussion • 1 p.m. conversation with Charlamagne Turner Hall Ballroom 1040 Vel R. Phillips Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203 Charlamagne Tha God is best known for being co-host of the nationally syndicated … [Read more...] about What’s Happening in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue September 5, 2019
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‘Stronger Together,’ YMCA hosts 38th Achievers and Scholarship Breakfast
On Wednesday August 21, 2019, The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee Achievers program hosted its 38th Annual Achievers and Scholarship Breakfast at the Italian Conference Center, 631 East Chicago St. The theme of this year’s breakfast was "Stronger Together." This event provides the Y an opportunity to celebrate more than three decades of service to the Milwaukee community, and … [Read more...] about ‘Stronger Together,’ YMCA hosts 38th Achievers and Scholarship Breakfast
Milwaukee Mayor Barrett hosts annual picnic at the zoo
On Saturday, August 24, 2019, Mayor Tom Barrett hosted his annual ‘Zoo Picnic’ fundraiser at the Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. The mayor hosted the event, which serves as a fundraiser for his campaign. More than 400 people from all areas of the city, of all ages and walks of life attended the event, which gives the mayor a chance to meet informally with … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Mayor Barrett hosts annual picnic at the zoo
Milwaukee Urban League fills backpacks for ‘Stuff the Bag’ event
On Tuesday, July 30, 2019, The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) staff, the MUL Guild, and the MUL Young Professionals teamed together with Merrill Lynch Financial Advisors for a "Stuff the Bags" back-to-school service project. The volunteers filled more than 140 backpacks to be distributed to schools in MUL's neighborhood schools program, including OW Holmes, Auer Avenue, Carver … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League fills backpacks for ‘Stuff the Bag’ event