On Thursday, December 19, 2024, the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Board of Directors approved Brian D. Litzsey, M.S. Ed., MBA, as the new senior director of Milwaukee Recreation. Litzsey, who is currently the department’s manager of operations, will move into the role on Jan. 20, 2025. He will succeed Lynn A. Greb, who is retiring in January after 36 years with the department. … [Read more...] about Brian D. Litzsey named 11th senior director of Milwaukee Recreation
MPS sopranos extend High School of the Arts’ winning streak in nationwide YoungArts contest
Young performers who dream of someday winning a Grammy or Tony Award know the prestigious national YoungArts competition is a great place to start. Singer-songwriter Jon Batiste has five Grammys and earned a YoungArts award in 2005. Actress-producer Viola Davis has earned Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony statues, but her YoungArts Award came first. Akira Harris graduated from … [Read more...] about MPS sopranos extend High School of the Arts’ winning streak in nationwide YoungArts contest
Adams Auto Body is looking for a few good techs
By Israel Webb Adams Auto Body is in need of auto body technicians with dirty hands. Owned and operated by Cleotha Adams has owned the business for 58 years with the help of four expert technicians who are well-seasoned veterans. However he said the single biggest challenge he currently faces as a business owner is finding qualified people to fill open positions at his … [Read more...] about Adams Auto Body is looking for a few good techs
Adams Auto Body has been a neighborhood staple for more than 58 years
By Israel Webb and Steve Waring Cleotha “Cleo” Adams has been at the same location in since June 1970. He is the owner of Adams Auto Body which is located off the corner of N. 5th and W. Center Streets in the Bronzeville area and he is “old school" – no debt for his profitable business and minimal use of computers on the shop floor and in the office. He is now 87 … [Read more...] about Adams Auto Body has been a neighborhood staple for more than 58 years
This Week In Black History – December 26, 2024
December 26, 1894 – Jean Toomer, author of Cane, was born. December 27, 1862 – African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is founded in New Bern, North Carolina. December 28, 1905 – Earl “Fatha” Hines, “Father of Modern Jazz Piano”, was born. December 29, 1924 – Author, sportswriter A.S. “Doc” Young was born. December 30, 1842 – Congressman Josiah Walls was born. … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – December 26, 2024
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 26, 2024
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We Care Crew hosts ‘Breakfast with Santa’ at King Center
On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the We Care Crew hosted its annual “Breakfast with Santa” at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Center, 1531 W. Vliet St. More than 250 children and their families played games, made craft projects, and best of all, picked out two gifts with help from members of the Milwaukee County Sheriffs (MCSO) and Milwaukee Police Department (MPD). … [Read more...] about We Care Crew hosts ‘Breakfast with Santa’ at King Center
Voice of the Fatherless Child brings holiday joy to families in need
On Sunday, December 8, 2024, organizers and volunteers for Voice of the Fatherless Child (VOFC) loaded up a truck in front of the Home Depot on 4155 N. Port Washington Rd. to bring Christmas to seven deserving families for their 16th annual "Single Parent Christmas Giveaway." The annual event helps brings Christmas to much deserving families who happen to need a little help … [Read more...] about Voice of the Fatherless Child brings holiday joy to families in need
Top Teens of America holds its fall induction for 11 local youth
Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated (TLOD), Milwaukee Chapter, held its Fall Top Teens of America (TTA) Induction Ceremony, Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Jerusalem Empowered A. M. E. Church. The event had wonderful support from parents and friends. The Milwaukee Chapter is one of the most productive and competitive chapters among 126 in the organization. Leadership … [Read more...] about Top Teens of America holds its fall induction for 11 local youth
County Executive David Crowley earns bachelor’s degree, delivers commencement address at UW-Milwaukee
Nearly two decades after dropping out, County Executive among new UWM graduates On Sunday, Decmeber 15, 2024, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee (UWM). County Executive Crowley also delivered the UW-Milwaukee commencement address at the UWM Panther Arena. After dropping out nearly 20 years … [Read more...] about County Executive David Crowley earns bachelor’s degree, delivers commencement address at UW-Milwaukee