The Milwaukee Brewers and Milwaukee Braves Historical Association inducted former Milwaukee Braves outfielder Bill Bruton into the Braves Honor Roll. An induction ceremony took place at Miller Park on Monday, May 16, 2016, at the site of the Braves Honor Roll, which is located on the Miller Park Field Level Concourse along the third base side. The lighting-quick center … [Read more...] about Bill Bruton inducted into Milwaukee Braves Honor Roll
Community Spotlight
Potawatomi Hotel and Casino’s ‘Heart Of Canal Street’ charity application process kicks off this week
For more than two decades, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino’s signature community program, Heart of Canal Street, has enhanced and improved the lives of children and their families in southeastern Wisconsin. Local charities will once again have the opportunity to become part of this special tradition as applications for the 2016 program will be accepted beginning Monday, May 16, … [Read more...] about Potawatomi Hotel and Casino’s ‘Heart Of Canal Street’ charity application process kicks off this week
Black Business Expo will bring together small business owners
Retona Wilson has been fascinated with business and working with other people to solve problems since she was a child. About a year ago, she started her second business venture: Naked Truth Body Essentials. On Sunday May 22, 2016 she is sponsoring a Black Business Expo for small business owners from 2-7 p.m. at the 3041 North Lounge. The event is sponsored by Mahogany … [Read more...] about Black Business Expo will bring together small business owners
TAKE THE KIDS OUT OF TOWN FOR FREE THIS SUMMER
TAKE THE KIDS OUT OF TOWN FOR FREE THIS SUMMER Weekend travel deal for Chicago-Milwaukee Hiawatha Service CHICAGO – Beaches, museums, restaurants, concerts, festivals and other events are just a train ride away this summer in Milwaukee and Chicago. An adult can bring two kids ages 2-12 along for free on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays aboard the Amtrak Hiawatha … [Read more...] about TAKE THE KIDS OUT OF TOWN FOR FREE THIS SUMMER
Beckum-Stapleton Little League hosts Opening Day Parade
Good Luck to all the participants of the 2016 Beckum-Stapleton Little League! Despite overcast skies, the Beckum-Stapleton Little League kicked off Opening Day with a grand parade on Saturday, May 7, 2016. The parade started at 5th and Chambers at 9:30 a.m. and ended at James Beckum Park, where the Opening Day ceremonies continued as well as the first game of … [Read more...] about Beckum-Stapleton Little League hosts Opening Day Parade
Youth Action Council and Alderwoman Coggs co-host special Mother’s Day Luncheon
On Saturday, May 7, 2016 the Youth Action Council, WestCare, the city's Community Development Block Grant Administration and Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs co-sponserd a Mother's Day brunch at WestCare Wisconsin, 335 W. Wright Street. The event recognized special mothers across Milwaukee who go the extra mile each day for their children and families. The event was free and open to … [Read more...] about Youth Action Council and Alderwoman Coggs co-host special Mother’s Day Luncheon
There is still time to join Next Door and over 1,000 supporters on the Walk for Children
There is still time to join Next Door and over 1,000 supporters on the Walk for Children this Saturday May 14th at the Next Door Headquarters located at 2545 N. 29th St. Registration begins at 9:00am and the walk starts at 10:00. It’s such a fun family event with no fee to walk, and you can bring your entire family…including the dog! It is also possible to … [Read more...] about There is still time to join Next Door and over 1,000 supporters on the Walk for Children
“Faces of Hope” 2016
Wisconsin African American Women, Ltd. cordially invites you to the 20th Annual Hat Luncheon "Faces of Hope" 2016 CELEBRATING OUR FOUNDING MEMBERS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016 11:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. TICKETS: $50/INDIVIDUAL • $400/TABLE OF EIGHT Wisconsin African American Women, Ltd. Grand Hall 3020 West Vliet Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin … [Read more...] about “Faces of Hope” 2016
What can the community do? City officials share outrage over shooting of nine-year-old girl
MILWAUKEE -- City officials gathered on Friday morning, May 6th to share their outrage over the shooting of a nine-year-old girl near 15th and Meinecke -- as well as other gun violence happening in nearby neighborhoods. Zilayia Jenkins Zilayia Jenkins was shot near 15th and Meinecke on Thursday, May 5th during a "shootout" between two groups of armed individuals. It … [Read more...] about What can the community do? City officials share outrage over shooting of nine-year-old girl
WHEDA awards nine Milwaukee Projects Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
28 projects expected to create more than 1,300 affordable housing units statewide On Monday May 2, 2016 Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch announced the awarding of more than $14 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to fund affordable housing developments across Wisconsin. The tax credits, which are distributed by the Wisconsin Housing and … [Read more...] about WHEDA awards nine Milwaukee Projects Low-Income Housing Tax Credits