As the tax filing season approaches, there are steps you can take now to speed up the filing process. The faster your return is filed, the faster you get your refund. Even if you end up owing money to the IRS, knowing the amount due sooner gives you more time to come up with the funds needed to pay your tax bill. Here are things you can do now to get organized: 1. Look for … [Read more...] about Tips for a faster refund
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue January 24, 2019
Why Dr. King’s ‘dream’ is more important now than ever
On Monday, January 21, 2019, our nation will remember civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a day in his honor. It couldn't come at a better time, as this nation deals with extreme polarization and a resurgence of negativity of all kinds, from racism to political apathy. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., never held political office, nor was he a mighty … [Read more...] about Why Dr. King’s ‘dream’ is more important now than ever
Remembering Those We Have Lost In 2018
Leeotis Carr Jr., Kenneth Colin Hill, Allen Munson, Renee Love, Montrell Dion Henning, Mother Alenetta Hogans, Dianne Lynn Dodd, Raymond L. Velazquez, Magnolia Brown, Marilyn Evonne Connor,Willie Ruth Smith, Jennifer V. Francis, Curtis "King Curt" Williams, Vernon Rodney Drew, Bertha Lean King, Jack J. Sims, Keith Maddox, Erick Charles Crooms, Alice Nowlin, Yvette Robinson, … [Read more...] about Remembering Those We Have Lost In 2018
Feb. 1 is deadline for high school seniors to apply for MATC Promise
Friday, Feb. 1, is the deadline for high school seniors to apply for the MATC Promise, which offers free tuition and course fees at Milwaukee Area Technical College for eligible students. The MATC Promise covers up to 75 credits for eligible students, after federal and state financial grant aid has been applied. The cost of books is not covered by the program. “This … [Read more...] about Feb. 1 is deadline for high school seniors to apply for MATC Promise
Neu-Life Community Development hosts cigarette butt clean up
Youth from Neu-Life Community Development FACT group did a cigarette butt clean-up that educated the youth on how prevalent cigarette butt littering is in their northside neighborhood. The youth did a one hour blitz, where they went out in groups to see which group could collect the most cigarette butts and/or cigarette litter. They were shocked at how much they each found in … [Read more...] about Neu-Life Community Development hosts cigarette butt clean up
Ascension Healthcare hosts Community Conversations in Milwaukee
On Tuesday, January 8 and Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Ascension Healthcare hosted four Community Conversations in Milwaukee. The sessions were held within two days, with each day hosting two sessions. The sessions on Jan. 8 were held at St. Joseph’s, located at 5000 W. Chambers St., and the other two were held on Jan. 9 at St. Francis, located at 3237 S. 16th St. Community … [Read more...] about Ascension Healthcare hosts Community Conversations in Milwaukee
Born2Dream presents ‘ART WORK’ exhibit at Gallery Night and Day
Milwaukee artist and entrepreneur Darrin Reasby, the founder of Born2Dream, presents, "ART WORK: An Exhibit of Innovative Canvas Paintings Featuring Speakers." The art works in this exhibit will have built-in speakers, that will mix sound with the painted image. The show will also feature photographs by local photojournalist Yvonne Kemp, whose work has been featured in The … [Read more...] about Born2Dream presents ‘ART WORK’ exhibit at Gallery Night and Day
A New Year’s resolution: Bible study (Week 4)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” - Jeremiah 29:11 There are many suggestions given at this time of the year in order to help you jump start the New Year. Many of those suggestions include setting realistic … [Read more...] about A New Year’s resolution: Bible study (Week 4)
MPS Reads draws students to independent reading
Students who read in their free time are shown to be better readers, have a larger vocabulary, score higher on tests, and have greater content knowledge. To boost independent reading, MPS is launching MPS Reads. The initiative will feature a monthly list of recommended books for all ages on a broad range of multicultural topics that are meaningful for students. MPS Reads was … [Read more...] about MPS Reads draws students to independent reading