On Thursday, April 7, 2016 State Senator Lena Taylor hosted a campaign kickoff for the upcoming fall primary. Senator Taylor was joined by friends, family and supporters at the Big Eazy Restaurant, 2053 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Senator Taylor, who was elected to the Senate in 2004, is facing a challenge from fellow Democrat, Representative Mandela Barnes. Taylor … [Read more...] about Campaign kickoff for Senator Lena Taylor
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Bucks sign 30-year lease with new arena owner
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed a 30-year lease with the public entity that will own the team's new arena. The Bucks will pay at least $1 million annually to rent the arena from the Wisconsin Center District. Those lease payments will total $45 million over the term of the lease. The district board approved the terms of the lease agreement Wednesday, April 13, … [Read more...] about Bucks sign 30-year lease with new arena owner
The Salvation Army recognizes volunteer heroes at annual luncheon
On Monday, April 11, 2016 the Salvation Army hosted their annual volunteer appreciation luncheon during National Volunteer Week. The event took place at the Italian Conference Center, 631 East Chicago Street and honored local volunteers. Volunteers are not only the heart of The Salvation Army, they are heroes. The Salvation Army recognized the following outstanding … [Read more...] about The Salvation Army recognizes volunteer heroes at annual luncheon
Seaway Bank and Trust Co. kicks off Community Banking Month
On Thursday, April 7, 2016 Seaway Bank and Trust Company kicked off Community Banking Month by hosting a "Small Business Luncheon" in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE at the Seaway Milwaukee branch. The event featured speakers (right photo, from left) Seaway branch manager Tracy Meeks; SCORE volunteer Joyce Goulet; and Small Business … [Read more...] about Seaway Bank and Trust Co. kicks off Community Banking Month
A National Library Week guest editorial from State Superintendent Tony Evers
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
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