On Saturday, September 22, 2018, African American Ladies Empowered to Grow Opportunities (A-LEGO) hosted their 2nd Annual Black Educators' Ball at the Zoofari Conference Center, 9715 W. Bluemound Rd. The event honors local African American teachers who were nominated by their community for A-LEGO’s Outstanding Educator Awards. The educators honored are those who go above and … [Read more...] about A-LEGO hosts 2nd Annual Black Educators’ Ball
Packers players take part in MKE Plays playground build
On Tuesday, September 25, 2018, several Green Bay Packers players joined Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Mayor Tom Barrett, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, representatives from the Milwaukee Police Department and MKE Plays volunteers during a special playground build event. The build took place in the 3100 block of W. Galena St., at the site as part of the Packers’ 2018 … [Read more...] about Packers players take part in MKE Plays playground build
Boy, 12, boy killed in Harambee neighborhood house fire
A 12-year-old male child died in a house fire at 2509B N. 5th Street on September 24, 2018. Six adult occupants and four children were able to escape, but the victim was trapped on the upper floor of the 1½ story residence until rescued after an aggressive search; but unfortunately, by the time he was found, he had already succumbed to the high heat and fire. In the … [Read more...] about Boy, 12, boy killed in Harambee neighborhood house fire
Northwestern Mutual Foundation invests nearly $3.4 million to foster thriving neighborhoods and educational success
Northwestern Mutual is dedicated to enhancing its headquarters in Milwaukee by providing its residents with access to quality health, educational and community resources. To further its commitment, the company, through its Foundation, announced on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, nearly $3.4 million in grants to nonprofits and organizations. The organizations receiving funding … [Read more...] about Northwestern Mutual Foundation invests nearly $3.4 million to foster thriving neighborhoods and educational success
Colin Kaepernick pushes Nike’s market value up $6 billion, to an all-time high
Nike’s market value has risen by $6 billion since its controversial decision to feature former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick in its new ad campaign, CBS News reports. Shares are up more than 36 percent for the year, nearly 5 percent just since the ad’s launch. Kaepernick is known for being the first NFL player to take a knee during the national anthem back in 2016, … [Read more...] about Colin Kaepernick pushes Nike’s market value up $6 billion, to an all-time high
House passes Rep. Moore’s bill to designate Vel R. Phillips post office building
On Thursday, September 13, 2018, Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s (WI-04) bill to designate the facility of the US Post Office located at 2650 North Doctor Martin Luther King Drive in Milwaukee as the “Vel R. Phillips Post Office Building” passed the US House of Representatives. Congresswomen Moore delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of her bill: "Mr. … [Read more...] about House passes Rep. Moore’s bill to designate Vel R. Phillips post office building
UPS hiring more than 500 for holiday season in greater Milwaukee area
On September 24, 2018, UPS® announced that it expects to hire more than 500 seasonal employees in the Greater Milwaukee area to support the anticipated increase in package volume that will begin in November and continue through January 2019. Nationally, UPS expects to hire about 100,000 seasonal employees. “Every year, we deliver the holidays for millions of customers,” said … [Read more...] about UPS hiring more than 500 for holiday season in greater Milwaukee area
Fall is Here! #ANewSeason: Self-Care (Conclusion)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.” - (Eccl. 3:1) Camille B. Lester is this week’s featured guest columnist. She wears many hats; she is a board-certified counselor/therapist, doctoral student, educator, and the esteemed daughter of Rev. Judith T. Lester. Her research and … [Read more...] about Fall is Here! #ANewSeason: Self-Care (Conclusion)
You can vote today in Milwaukee
By U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin On Monday, September 24, 2018—the first day of early voting in Milwaukee—I was joined by Lieutenant Governor candidate Mandela Barnes, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Alderman Cavalier Johnson to celebrate the first votes cast in the city for this election. That’s right. There might be weeks until election day, but you can actually cast … [Read more...] about You can vote today in Milwaukee
UW-Milwaukee excited to welcome two satellite campuses
By Mark A. Mone Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee While many consider New Year’s Day to be the time to make life changes, fall at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee is all about new beginnings. There is a great deal of excitement and a certain amount of nervousness that students of all ages experience when heading back to school. And this fall, we … [Read more...] about UW-Milwaukee excited to welcome two satellite campuses