On Wednesday, October 10, 2018 and Thursday, October 18, 2018, Aldi's food stores welcomed shoppers back to two of its newly renovated Milwaukee stores. The two remodeled sites are part of a $1.9 billion initiative to upgrade and expand more than 1,300 Aldi stores nationwide by the end of 2020. Locally, Aldi is investing more than $37 million to update 23 stores in Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Aldi debuts fresh design of two remodeled Milwaukee stores
Milwaukee’s new art hub, No Studios opens
On Friday, October 12, 2018, Milwaukee celebrated the opening of a brand new creative art space, offices and movie production facility, No Studios. The studio space, located in the redeveloped Pabst Brewery complex, 1037 W. McKinley Ave., is the product of a business partnership between Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Oscar -winning filmmaker and Milwaukee native … [Read more...] about Milwaukee’s new art hub, No Studios opens
Alicia Walker celebrates 50th Birthday
On Saturday, October 6, 2018, Alicia Walker celebrated her 50th Birthday with family and friends at Aloft Hotel, 1230 N. Old World 3rd Street. "Happy 50th Birthday Mrs. Walker!" … [Read more...] about Alicia Walker celebrates 50th Birthday
Black man, where art thou?
Being Frank By: Frank James Special to the Milwaukee Times There is a missing person on the planet. At one time this person was the king of kings and looked upon as a divine ruler. This person was the epitome of what a man should be. In 2018 this person has gone missing and his presence is needed. It’s time to file a Missing Person Report for the Black man. I’m sure … [Read more...] about Black man, where art thou?
We’re rebuilding Sherman Park together
By Senator Tammy Baldwin Two years ago, all of Milwaukee came to a standstill as our Sherman Park community was rocked by turmoil following a fatal police shooting. Since then, we’ve healed, we’ve grown and we’ve rebuilt. But we’re not done yet. The Sherman Park community experienced $6 million in damages to the neighborhood and area businesses. In the wake of … [Read more...] about We’re rebuilding Sherman Park together
Avoiding burnout: Warning signals (Conclusion)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “…he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.” - Ps. 23:2b-3, NIV This series began reminding our readers that in today’s contemporary society, people are doing more and giving more of themselves than ever before. Burnout is real. Merriam-Webster defines “burnout” as “exhaustion of physical or … [Read more...] about Avoiding burnout: Warning signals (Conclusion)
Prince Fielder returns to Miller Park to throw first pitch in NLC series game 2
On Saturday, October 13, 2018, Prince Fielder returned to Miller Park to throw out the first pitch in game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fielder was a member of the Brewers the last time the team made the National League Championship Series in 2011. During the first pitch, Fielder threw to former teammate and friend … [Read more...] about Prince Fielder returns to Miller Park to throw first pitch in NLC series game 2
UWM stories shine through sponsorship of WNOV radio show
By Angela McManaman The University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee is proud to be one of the Midwest’s most diverse universities. It has a long tradition of welcoming students from many backgrounds and dozens of countries around the world, as well as every neighborhood in and around Milwaukee. In the 1970s and early ’80s, Richard Cox and Anita Sparks were two such students … [Read more...] about UWM stories shine through sponsorship of WNOV radio show
Earwax, of all things, poses unrecognized risk in long-term care of seniors
Of all the indignities that come with aging, excessive earwax may be the most insidious. Don’t laugh. That greasy, often gross, buildup occurs more often in older ears than those of the young, experts say. And when it goes unrecognized, it can pose serious problems, especially for the 2.2 million people who live in U.S. nursing homes and assisted living centers. “The … [Read more...] about Earwax, of all things, poses unrecognized risk in long-term care of seniors
Warning–don’t use bleach to treat athlete’s foot
Not every home remedy we get is good or safe. The advice to use bleach on athlete's foot should not be followed. There are much safer home remedy options. Q. I have heard about many different ways to treat athlete’s foot, but one that doesn't get mentioned, the best one: BLEACH! On the rare occasion that I get a toe fissure or itchy sole, I just pour several glugs of bleach … [Read more...] about Warning–don’t use bleach to treat athlete’s foot