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
Recipe – Down Home Apple Pie Popcorn
Down Home Apple Pie Popcorn Yield: 10 cups 3 tablespoons melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 8 cups popped popcorn 1 cup dried apple chips, broken into large pieces 1/4 cup toffee bits Heat oven to 300 F. Whisk melted butter with vanilla. Toss brown … [Read more...] about Recipe – Down Home Apple Pie Popcorn
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue October 25, 2018
Black Health Coalition celebrates 30 years of building a healthy community
On Thursday, October 11, 2018, The Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin (BHCW) celebrated their 30th Anniversary at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 W. Center St. The story of the BHCW started in 1984 when a small group of colleagues began meeting on a regular basis to discuss solutions to lack of quality health care that was available to the community. Among those … [Read more...] about Black Health Coalition celebrates 30 years of building a healthy community
MPS Foundation hosts ‘2nd Annual Alumni Awards Dinner’
On Wednesday, October 10, 2018, Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation hosted its "2nd Annual Alumni Awards Dinner" at the Italian Conference Center, 631 E. Chicago St. Milwaukee Public Schools alumni strengthen our city and make a difference in our world every day. The MPS Foundation took the opportunity to recognize 10 outstanding alumni at the event. Pictured are the 10 … [Read more...] about MPS Foundation hosts ‘2nd Annual Alumni Awards Dinner’