Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel announced on Thursday, August 2, 2018, that Milwaukee Public Schools will receive $3,308,665 from the first round of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) School Safety Grant program. The MPS grant is one of 81 grants to schools and school districts throughout Wisconsin. “The safety of our students and staff is a top priority for … [Read more...] about MPS awarded over $3-million in school safety grant funding
How to deal with four common pregnancy complications
By: Brooklyn White Being pregnant is a magical, glorious time for many women. You get to spend nearly a year bonding with yourself and your unborn child. Truthfully speaking though, not everyone has a flawless experience with pregnancy. When I went in for my first OBGYN appointment as an expectant mother, I was told that there was a cyst on my umbilical cord and that I … [Read more...] about How to deal with four common pregnancy complications
Rachelle Ferrell, Jonathan Butler, Maysa, Alexander Zonjic, David Benoit and Marc Antoine, Pieces of a Dream and Kim Waters headline ‘The 5th Annual Alexander Zonjic’s Shoreline Jazz Festival’
On the Shores of Lake Michigan at Heritage Landing in Muskegon, Michigan, August 23-26, 2018 The 5th Annual Alexander Zonjic’s Shoreline Jazz Festival featuring headliners Rachelle Ferrell, Alexander Zonjic and Friends with special guest Maysa, Pieces of a Dream, David Benoit and Marc Antoine, Jonathan Butler and Kim Waters, along with four days of music by the top … [Read more...] about Rachelle Ferrell, Jonathan Butler, Maysa, Alexander Zonjic, David Benoit and Marc Antoine, Pieces of a Dream and Kim Waters headline ‘The 5th Annual Alexander Zonjic’s Shoreline Jazz Festival’
Remembering those we have lost – Lornce “Larry” Henning
Lornce “Larry” Henning May 6, 1947 to July 17, 2018 Lornce “Larry” Henning was born on May 6, 1947 to the union of Ira B. Henning and Justine Henning in Henning, TN. He received his formal education in Maury City, TN and graduated from Central High School in Crockett County, in Alamo, TN. Lornce entered the Army after high school and received the National Defense Service … [Read more...] about Remembering those we have lost – Lornce “Larry” Henning
Notice of Partisan Primary and Sample Ballots
Notice of Partisan Primary and Sample Ballots August 14, 2018 OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE: Notice is hereby given of a partisan primary to be held in the City of Milwaukee on August 14, 2018, at which the nominees for the offices named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office, whose … [Read more...] about Notice of Partisan Primary and Sample Ballots
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue August 9, 2018
Milwaukee Business Divas host local entrepreneurs event
On Sunday, July 29, 2018, Milwaukee Business Divas hosted a summer Vendors Event at 3041 North (Milwaukee's Urban Country Club), 3041 W. North Ave. The event featured local entrepreneurs showcasing their products and services. Among the vendors in attendance were Jackie Tate-Paparazzi Jewelry, Charm's Artistic Expressions, Louis-Market Place Mortgage, Serena Brown-Club 3041, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Business Divas host local entrepreneurs event
Milwaukee Brewers welcome back Prince Fielder with ‘Wall of Honor’ award
On Tuesday, July 24, 2018, one of the most prolific left-handed power hitters in Milwaukee Brewers franchise history – Prince Fielder was honored in a special pregame ceremony which took place prior to the game against the Washington Nationals. Fielder, along with general managers Doug Melvin, the late Harry Dalton, and Geoff Jenkins, had plaques commemorating their careers … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers welcome back Prince Fielder with ‘Wall of Honor’ award
A-LEGO presents ‘The Power of Connecting Conference’
On Saturday, July 28, 2018, the African American Ladies Empowered to Grow Opportunities (A-LEGO) hosted their annual "The Power of Connecting: the Most Powerful Women Conference," at the Mother Kathryn Daniels Center, 3500 West Mother Daniels Way. As part of the event more than 20 inspiring "Ladies of Distinction" (bottom photo) where honored at the event, including Michelle … [Read more...] about A-LEGO presents ‘The Power of Connecting Conference’
Oakland’s third Black mayor and congressman, Ron Dellums, dies at 82
Ronald V. Dellums, the son of a West Oakland longshoreman who as a liberal Congressman never forgot his roots as an anti-war activist and human rights champion, died early Monday, July 30, 2018, at his Washington, DC, home. He was 82. Dellums, who ended his political career as mayor of Oakland, recently battled prostate cancer, said Rep. Barbara Lee, who succeeded him in … [Read more...] about Oakland’s third Black mayor and congressman, Ron Dellums, dies at 82