At the MPS STEM Fair this spring, held at Miller Park, dozens of volunteers rolled up their sleeves to create a successful event for students by serving as chaperones, greeters, guides, judges, content experts, and to assist with planning, setup, and tear down. Students enjoyed a rich experience by displaying their science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) projects, … [Read more...] about Volunteers help drive student achievement
Pulaski approved as International Baccalaureate school
Students at Casimir Pulaski High School will have many new options this fall with the official launch of its new International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme. The IB Programme focuses on developing inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who will have the personal and professional skills to succeed in a modern, global society. Pulaski students will have … [Read more...] about Pulaski approved as International Baccalaureate school
Separating growing pains from warning signs in kids
When your child trips on his shoes, does it signal a developmental disorder in the making? Interfering with classmates' work might now be viewed as an early sign of trouble. More parents of young children are hearing surprising warnings these days from educators and doctors who say they are picking up on the subtler signs of developmental problems. It used to be red-flag … [Read more...] about Separating growing pains from warning signs in kids
First-time Brewers All-Star Jeremy Jeffress turned life and game around
It’s taken nearly 12 years, but Jeremy Jeffress is finally an All-Star at age 30. A hard-throwing high school pitcher when Milwaukee selected him with the 16th overall pick in the 2006 draft, Jeffress’ path to the big leagues was stymied by three failed drug tests, the last two of which drew suspensions of 50 and 100 games, respectively. Jeffress finally made his big … [Read more...] about First-time Brewers All-Star Jeremy Jeffress turned life and game around
Ensuring people with disabilities have fair access to voting
The City of Milwaukee Election Commission, the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition, Independence First and the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County, People First Wisconsin and the Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force held a news conference on July 17, 2018 at the Independence First Center to celebrate National Voter Disability Voter Registration Week and highlight different … [Read more...] about Ensuring people with disabilities have fair access to voting
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue July 19, 2018
Riverworks officially opens new City Center
On Wednesday, June 27, 2018, the Riverworks Development Corporation (RDC) celebrated the grand opening of their Riverworks City Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The new center is situated at 3334 N. Holton St., and contains office space and retail space in one location. Among the businesses already open include a new expanded Family Dollar location, a laundromat and a … [Read more...] about Riverworks officially opens new City Center
Congresswoman Gwen Moore and members of U.S. Congress meet those on the frontline in the fight against poverty in Milwaukee
On Friday, June 29, 2018, Congresswoman Gwen Moore was joined by Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (DMD) and Democratic Whip Task Force on Poverty, Income Inequality, and Opportunity Chair Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) on their "Pathways Out of Poverty Listening Tour," a tour of agencies and community leaders in Milwaukee, who are on the front lines of the national war against … [Read more...] about Congresswoman Gwen Moore and members of U.S. Congress meet those on the frontline in the fight against poverty in Milwaukee
A Happy 70th Birthday for Betty Mitchell
On Sunday, July 8, 2018, Betty Mitchell (center) along with multiple generations of her family, celebrated her 70th birthday. A party was held in her honor at the Hilton Garden Inn. The theme was a Hawaiian luau, where all the guests wore tropical prints and were greeted with leis. Guests shared stories and gave praise to Betty, and there was much love from her children and … [Read more...] about A Happy 70th Birthday for Betty Mitchell
Search still on for Glendale teen missing since July 1 after running away from home
Update: Teenasia has been found and is home safe with her family. Every July 3, Annemarie and Bill Scobey-Polacheck bike to the lakefront with their children for the fireworks. But this year, the circumstances made it difficult to enjoy. Their 16-year-old daughter, Teenasia, has been missing since she ran away from their home July 1 after her parents took her phone away. … [Read more...] about Search still on for Glendale teen missing since July 1 after running away from home