Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center, Inc., (ODB), hosted two "Wellness Resource Fairs;" one at Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education (SCTE) on Tuesday, October 22, 2024; and one Tuesday, October 29, 2024 another at Transition High School. The Wellness Resource Fairs are part of ODB's and its partnership with the Greater Milwaukee Foundation to improve the … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread, Inc., hosts wellness and resource fairs at local schools
Here’s what you need to know about Milwaukee’s $2-billion 2025 budget passed by the Common Council
The Milwaukee Common Council unanimously adopted the budget Friday Milwaukee's $2 billion budget is now headed to the mayor for final approval. "The budget process is never easy. It's weeks of hard work followed by difficult decisions," Milwaukee Common Council President Jose Perez said in the adoption meeting Friday, November 8, 2024. The 2025 budget will impact … [Read more...] about Here’s what you need to know about Milwaukee’s $2-billion 2025 budget passed by the Common Council
Remembering a community icon: James Beckum passes away at 95
James Beckum, who founded the Beckum-Stapleton Little League in 1964, has passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at age 95. Beckum played in the Negro Leagues for the St. Louis Stars in the 1950s. He later became a mentor to thousands of kids, founding the Beckum-Stapleton Little League in Milwaukee's Carver Park on N. 9th and W. Brown Streets in 1964. He gave children … [Read more...] about Remembering a community icon: James Beckum passes away at 95
Milwaukee Recreation reopens Twilight Center at North Division HS
Beginning Monday, November 11, 2024, Milwaukee Recreation is returning to North Division High School for Twilight Center programming. Following the summer and fall closure of the Twilight Center at North Division due to construction in the fieldhouse, Milwaukee Recreation invites all young people between the ages of 12- 18 to join us for open gym, free enrichment … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Recreation reopens Twilight Center at North Division HS
Student job board is open to employers and MPS students
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has a new Student Job Board to help connect employers and students. Employers are continuing to create accounts and add positions. Students can browse part-time and summer jobs and find youth apprenticeships, internships, volunteer opportunities, events, resources, and community programs. Students can also upload a resume so employers can find … [Read more...] about Student job board is open to employers and MPS students
Feeling election blues? Five reasons to unplug from news and social media
Feeling overwhelmed by the constant swath of political news and social media updates about election outcomes? You’re not alone. As the dust settles from the 2024 election season, now is the perfect time to take a step back and reclaim your peace of mind. Unplugging from the digital world can do wonders for your mental health and overall well-being. That’s especially true if … [Read more...] about Feeling election blues? Five reasons to unplug from news and social media
Handy Hacks to Take the Stress Out of Holiday Hosting
FAMILY FEATURES Hosting is a big responsibility, especially during the holidays when the pressure is on to create a magical and memorable experience. Planning a menu and decorating for the occasion is just the start. Hosting also means ensuring all dishes are cooked to perfection and kept warm until serving time, guests’ dietary needs are considered and table conversation … [Read more...] about Handy Hacks to Take the Stress Out of Holiday Hosting
This Week In Black History – November 14, 2024
November 14, 1915 – Booker T. Washington, educator and writer, died. November 15, 1881 – Payton Johnson patented swinging chair. November 16, 1981 – Pam Johnson named publisher of the Ithaca (NY) Journal, becoming the first African American woman to head a daily newspaper. November 17, 1980 – WHHM, the first African American- operated radio station, went on the air … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – November 14, 2024
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue November 14, 2024
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History was made…but for better or worse?
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, history was made, though not the kind many were hoping for. In a stunning turn of events, Republican former President Donald Trump re-won the office of President of the United States over current Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris who had entered the race for President late in the election season and generated a lot of hype and … [Read more...] about History was made…but for better or worse?