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
A call for celebration
Being Frank By: Frank James Special to the Milwaukee Times The Fourth of July has passed. The leftover ribs and potato salad are gone. The new outfits have been worn and are in the laundry. The fireworks are a forgotten memory and the drudge of everyday life has taken over again. For 242 years African Americans have been a part of the celebration of the birth of the USA. … [Read more...] about A call for celebration
Good stewards – Recycling for sustainability (Week 3)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “God spoke: “Let us make human beings in our image, make them reflecting our nature. So, they can be responsible for the fish in the sea, the birds in the air, the cattle, And, yes, Earth itself…’” - Gen. 1:26 (MSG) One of the purposes humans were created was to care for God’s creation. This month, this writer’s … [Read more...] about Good stewards – Recycling for sustainability (Week 3)
Students use music to improve quality of life for dementia patients
MPS summer academy students, led by Raymond Roberts, choral director at Milwaukee High School of the Arts, embarked on a music appreciation journey this June that is culminating in a service project to assist dementia patients. Over four weeks, students explored and researched the origins of music genres such as rock ‘n’ roll and the blues. They listened to top songs dating … [Read more...] about Students use music to improve quality of life for dementia patients
Stock up on healthy foods this summer
We all usually eat whatever’s available at home. That’s why it’s important to control the foods you serve for meals and have on hand for snacks. Follow these basic guidelines to start eating healthier in your home. Work fruits and vegetables into the daily routine, aiming for the goal of at least 5 servings a day. Start serving fruits or vegetables at every one of your … [Read more...] about Stock up on healthy foods this summer