Milwaukee Recreation is hiring new seasonal groundskeepers to provide basic upkeep to outdoor recreation facilities in the City of Milwaukee. Apply today at https://candidate.milwaukee.k12.wi.us. Groundskeepers will be asked to maintain and prepare the athletic fields and courts by fertilizing, aerating, pruning trees, cutting grass, and marking fields. The job also … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Recreation is now hiring spring and summer groundskeepers!
Concussions worse for Black youth
While there has been much attention in regards to concussions in pro-athletes, the problem affects far more athletes at the high school and junior high school level, according to the federal government statistics. In 2009 alone, nearly 250,000 youth age 19 or younger were treated in emergency rooms for sports and recreation-related injuries that included concussions, … [Read more...] about Concussions worse for Black youth
Event highlights contributions of workers with disabilities
“Empowering Our Citizens: Disability Inclusion in the Wisconsin Workforce” brought together employers, people with disabilities and their families to discuss the important role work plays in the lives of individuals who have a disability. The recent event, organized by My Choice Family Care at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, featured speaker Simon Duffy of Sheffield, … [Read more...] about Event highlights contributions of workers with disabilities
Florida restores voting rights to more than 1 million former felons
Florida has approved an amendment that will automatically restore voting rights to more than a million people previously convicted of felonies. Felons who finish their full sentences, including fines, probation and parole, will now be allowed to vote in the state. The new law does not apply to anyone convicted of murder or sex offenses. Florida's Amendment 4 passed … [Read more...] about Florida restores voting rights to more than 1 million former felons
UWM honors alumni for two decades of work in criminal justice
On October 12, 2018, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Alumni Association honored Eva Marie Lewis King (center) with the Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award for her two decades of work at the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory in Milwaukee. During her time at the laboratory, she has served as a controlled substance analyst, a toxicologist, and is currently supervisor … [Read more...] about UWM honors alumni for two decades of work in criminal justice
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue November 8, 2018
Milwaukee Times founder Nathan Conyers inducted into the MPC ‘2018 Media Hall of Fame’
On Friday, October 26, 2018, The Milwaukee Press Club hosted its annual Media Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, 1721 West Canal St. Among those honored this year was Milwaukee Times founder, the late Nathan Conyers (inset). Conyers was selected for induction based on his long and great career in journalism and his reputation … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times founder Nathan Conyers inducted into the MPC ‘2018 Media Hall of Fame’
Former President Barack Obama speaks at North Division High School
On Friday, October 26, 2018, former President Barack Obama came to Milwaukee, WI to help Democratic candidates drum up votes for the upcoming election on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Obama, along with the Democratic candidates, spoke to a crowd of 4,000 at North Division High School, located in the 53206 zip code in which Lt. Governor candidate Mandela Barnes was … [Read more...] about Former President Barack Obama speaks at North Division High School
Joyce Hall honored by MPS Board of Directors for Excellence in Education
On Thursday, October 25, 2018, the Milwaukee Public School (MPS) Board of Directors honored former MPS teacher Joyce A. Hall with the Excellence in Education Award at their monthly board meeting. Ms. Hall worked for MPS for more than 36 years as a full time reading resource teacher at Henry L. Palmer School, now George Washington Carver Academy. She has also volunteered for the … [Read more...] about Joyce Hall honored by MPS Board of Directors for Excellence in Education
Mayor Barrett invites media and members of the public to hop on ‘The Hop’
On Monday, October 29, 2018, Mayor Tom Barrett (center photo) invited the local media and invited guests to join him on a preview ride on the new Milwaukee streetcar, a.k.a "The Hop" (left photo), presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, prior to passenger service beginning on Friday, November 2, 2018, and kicking off a full slate of weekend activities. For more … [Read more...] about Mayor Barrett invites media and members of the public to hop on ‘The Hop’