On Saturday, March 16, 2024, Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center, Inc. (ODB), hosted its "15th Annual Community Baby Shower," at the Clinton Rose Senior Center, 3045 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr., that focused on wellness. This is the third event for ODB that provided invaluable mental health resources and information. Mothers engaged in a fun-filled day of … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread, Inc. hosts annual community baby shower
Outreach Community Health Center hosts ‘Dine with DOCS’
"Dine with DOCS," an Outreach Community Health Center hosted a fundraiser held on March 20, 2024, at Benihana's Restaurant, 850 N. Plankinton Ave. Outreach doctors were flipping shrimp and creating volcanoes cocktails at the restaurant. Guests enjoyed a six-course meal consisting of onion soup, salad, hibachi shrimp appetizers, hibachi vegetables, chicken fried rice, steak, … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Health Center hosts ‘Dine with DOCS’
County Board unanimously adopts resolution encouraging investment at Wisconsin’s only black-owned bank
By: Eddie CullenCommunication Manager Office of the Milwaukee County Clerk On Thursday, March 21, 2024, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution supporting investment in Columbia Savings & Loan by the County Treasurer. This new initiative aims to drive economic empowerment and foster racial equity within the community through investment … [Read more...] about County Board unanimously adopts resolution encouraging investment at Wisconsin’s only black-owned bank
WI Supreme Court: Amazon drivers are employees, not independent contractors
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 let stand a lower court ruling that declared some delivery drivers for Amazon are employees as the state argued, not independent contractors as the online retail giant contended. The court, in a unanimous decision, said the appeal was "improvidently granted," meaning the Supreme Court should not have reviewed the case. … [Read more...] about WI Supreme Court: Amazon drivers are employees, not independent contractors
Notice of Spring Election and Presidential Preference Vote and Sample Ballots April 2, 2024
OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE: Notice is hereby given of a spring election and presidential preference vote to be held in the City of Milwaukee on April 2, 2024, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this … [Read more...] about Notice of Spring Election and Presidential Preference Vote and Sample Ballots April 2, 2024
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue March 28, 2024
Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue March 28, 2024
Thoreau Elementary School celebrates Women’s History Month with special awards ceremony
Henry David Thoreau Elementary School celebrated Women's History Month on March 14, 2024 at the school, located at 7878 N. 60th St. Women's History Month is a time to recognize the important contributions of women throughout our past who have played a role in shaping our children's future. Therefore, Thoreau School acknowledges them with an award along with many other guests. … [Read more...] about Thoreau Elementary School celebrates Women’s History Month with special awards ceremony
The Links, Inc. hosts first annual ‘Black Family Wellness Expo’
The Cream City (WI) Chapter and the Milwaukee Chapter of the Links, Incorporated held its inaugural nationwide "Black Family Wellness Expo" on March 18, 2024, in an effort to reduce health disparities and save black lives. This effort in Milwaukee is aimed at addressing multiple health, educational, and economic disparities that negatively impact the health and quality of life … [Read more...] about The Links, Inc. hosts first annual ‘Black Family Wellness Expo’
Bipartisan lawmakers pushing for tougher penalties in police chases
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are asking Governor Tony Evers to sign tougher legislation when it comes to reckless driving. Senate Bill 514 would increase punishments for criminals who flee from police when the chase results in injury or death. Both Republican and Democratic state lawmakers came together at the Greenfield Police Station to ask Evers to sign the … [Read more...] about Bipartisan lawmakers pushing for tougher penalties in police chases
How to watch Wisconsin teams in March Madness: Tip times, channels, and more
March Madness is back! This year, there are four teams from the Badger State competing in the men's and women's NCAA Tournaments. March Madness is here once again, and this year there are four teams from Wisconsin to cheer on as each tries to cut down the nets and claim a national championship. This year's teams dancing from the Badger State include both the men and … [Read more...] about How to watch Wisconsin teams in March Madness: Tip times, channels, and more