Celebrating National Library Week: April 10-16 A National Library Week guest editorial from State Superintendent Tony Evers The 2016 observance of National Library Week is of special significance in Wisconsin. It marks the 50th anniversary of public libraries joining school libraries in receiving support through the Wisconsin Department of Those first years of the late … [Read more...] about A National Library Week guest editorial from State Superintendent Tony Evers
Community Spotlight
Northwestern Mutual building takes a big step closer to completion
Dontarrion Brown (left) and Kenneth Egana install the glass and aluminum curtain was that will form the exterior of the 32-story Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons building. The majority of the workers are Milwaukee residents certified through the city’s Residents Preference Program and trained by WRTP/Big Step. Nearly four dozen workers are using the former Tower … [Read more...] about Northwestern Mutual building takes a big step closer to completion
America Works host a ‘Transportation Industry Job Fair’
On Wednesday, March 30, 2016 America Works, a national workforce development company, and Rep. David Bowen along with more than one hundred local employers came together to host one of the largest transportation employment events within the city. The event took place at North Division High School, 1011 W. Center Street and was free to the public. There were a number of service … [Read more...] about America Works host a ‘Transportation Industry Job Fair’
Play Ball! The Milwaukee Brewers home opener features local baseball legend
On Monday, April 4, 2016 the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball team held their official 2016 Opening Day festivities, along with the first tailgate of the season and a game against the San Francisco Giants. The team hosted a raffle to support local nonprofit organizations, and got to show-off their 2016 roster that included 15 new team members this season. The highlight of the game … [Read more...] about Play Ball! The Milwaukee Brewers home opener features local baseball legend
Mayor Barrett Encourages Residents to Apply for a Transitional Job through Compete Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE – Recently, Mayor Tom Barrett and Alderman Ashanti Hamilton kicked-off year two of the successful workforce program Compete Milwaukee. To date, nearly 200 City of Milwaukee residents have participated in the program, putting them on a career path to family-supporting employment. “I am proud of the success Compete Milwaukee has had in helping people reenter the … [Read more...] about Mayor Barrett Encourages Residents to Apply for a Transitional Job through Compete Milwaukee
Pete’s Fruit Market Announces New Store in Bronzeville Bringing Fresh, Quality Food To the Corner of Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and North Avenue
Pete’s Fruit Market, a family business with a prominent location on Milwaukee’s south side, announced Sunday it will be opening a new store in the City’s Bronzeville neighborhood. Pete’s will open at a fully remodeled, former Walgreens site on the northwest corner of Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and North Avenue. The store will fill approximately 13,700 square feet of … [Read more...] about Pete’s Fruit Market Announces New Store in Bronzeville Bringing Fresh, Quality Food To the Corner of Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and North Avenue
Mayor Tom Barrett kicked off the application process for the 2016 Earn & Learn initiative
On Monday, March 28, 2016, Mayor Tom Barrett kicked off the application process for the 2016 Earn & Learn initiative, a summer youth employment program that assists young people from Milwaukee in making a successful transition from adolescence into adulthood through job skills and work experience. Earn & Learn is operated jointly by Employ Milwaukee and the Department … [Read more...] about Mayor Tom Barrett kicked off the application process for the 2016 Earn & Learn initiative
Northwestern Mutual Foundation celebrates opening of Amani Community Neighborhood Food Pantry
On Thursday, March 24, 2016 Northwestern Mutual Foundation, Hunger Task Force and Greater Little Hill Church joined forces to help celebrate the ribbon cutting on Little Hill's food pantry now called the Amani Community Neighborhood Food Pantry. The pantry has been in the Amani neighborhood for 20 years, but was nothing more than a "Pastor's Closet." Now with generous funding … [Read more...] about Northwestern Mutual Foundation celebrates opening of Amani Community Neighborhood Food Pantry
New Testament Church holds 10th Annual Health Fair
The 10th Annual Health Fair was held from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on March 20, 2016 in the gymnasium of New Testament Church, 10201 W. Bradley Rd. Approximately three dozen health care exhibitors and 200 guests participated. The theme for the conference came in part from the Old Testament Book of Proverbs 3:7-8: “Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. It … [Read more...] about New Testament Church holds 10th Annual Health Fair
Lady Hawks have best season in Milwaukee School of Languages history
The Milwaukee School of Languages (MSL) varsity girls basketball team wrapped up the best season for any sport in the school's history. The Lady Hawks were runners-up in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) Division 3 championship game in the state tournament, with a 43-31 loss to Hayward Saturday afternoon. "Personally, I feel like I accomplished what I … [Read more...] about Lady Hawks have best season in Milwaukee School of Languages history