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October 21st, 2026

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A-LEGO hosts ‘The Power of Connections Conference 2019’

On Saturday, July 27, 2019, African American Ladies Empowered to Grow Opportunities (A-LEGO) hosted its annual “The Power of Connections Conference 2019," at Mother Kathryn Daniels Conference Center, 3500 W. Mother Daniels Way. A part of the conference was the Awards Banquet featuring keynote speaker, Baltimore's 49th Mayor Stephanie C. Rawlings-Blake (inset); honorees … [Read more...] about A-LEGO hosts ‘The Power of Connections Conference 2019’

Operation Take it EZ kicks off city wide campaign for safe driving

On Saturday July 27, 2019, the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood block watch members, along with city officials and local police, marched over to 60th and Capitol Drive as part of Operation Take it EZ. This event was the kick-off for the Take it EZ Milwaukee anti-reckless driving initiative. The group wrapped the light pole with caution tape, and placed yard signs in median … [Read more...] about Operation Take it EZ kicks off city wide campaign for safe driving

Alderman Russell Stamper, II talks to District 15 residents

Alderman Russell Stamper, II invited residents to participate in a community conversation with three city departments – District #3 Police Department, Department of Public Works and Department of Forestry in the Hi Mount neighborhood. Residents presented questions and concerns about services for Aldermanic District 15. This event was the third of a series of community … [Read more...] about Alderman Russell Stamper, II talks to District 15 residents

Ko-Thi Dance Company presents JUBA-LEE!

Milwaukee’s own Ko-Thi Dance Company has reached an incredible milestone in 2019. This veritable artistic gem, Milwaukee’s ‘best kept secret’, celebrates 50 years! Always working to build community while addressing the challenges of our community through dance and the arts, this ensemble, founded and led by Ferne Yangyeitie Caulker, has literally reached thousands of … [Read more...] about Ko-Thi Dance Company presents JUBA-LEE!

Dr. Shandowlyon Hendricks-Williams, Governor’s Milwaukee Office Director tours and meets leadership at The Parenting Network

This is the first time in our forty-three-year history that the Governor’s Office has taken the time and effort to learn more about our services and the families we serve. The Parenting Network is one of the small and somewhat unknown Milwaukee non-profit organizations. We are both honored and excited to see that the Governor’s Office is invested in understanding how we all … [Read more...] about Dr. Shandowlyon Hendricks-Williams, Governor’s Milwaukee Office Director tours and meets leadership at The Parenting Network

National Breastfeeding Month: Breaking down the stigma – Week 1

Thursday, August 1 through Wednesday, August 7, 2019 is designated as “World Breastfeeding Week” and the month of August is “National Breastfeeding Month.” Breastfeeding, also called nursing, is the process of feeding a mother’s breast milk to her infant, either directly from the breast or by expressing (pumping out) the milk from the breast and bottle-feeding it to the infant. … [Read more...] about National Breastfeeding Month: Breaking down the stigma – Week 1

Register now for Head Start

If your child is 3 or 4 years old, it’s time for their learning journey to begin! Children who attend preschool, Head Start, or an early learning program are more prepared for kindergarten and are more successful in school. Help your child succeed— register for MPS Head Start now! Head Start is a free program that helps children develop early reading and math skills. … [Read more...] about Register now for Head Start