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July 14th, 2026

Community Spotlight

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

Donald Driver will star in six new video commercials

Legendary Green Bay Packers Wide Receiver Donald Driver will star in six new video commercials, part of a new advertising campaign to encourage seat belt use by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Known as ‘Click it, or Ticket’, the mobilization will be run during the month of May. The messages feature Driver surprising unsuspecting patrons at Gee Clippers in … [Read more...] about Donald Driver will star in six new video commercials

Community advocate Nellie Weddle celebrates 80th birthday

For nearly three decades Nellie Weddle, former owner of the Surfside 16 Bar and Lounge, sponsored an NBA Pro-Am Men’s Basketball League and a Youth-Am Basketball Program. Eventually Nellie sold the Surfside Lounge and ended her involvement with the basketball leagues only to become an active volunteer with the Neighborhood Leadership Committee. On April 24, 2016 Nellie decided … [Read more...] about Community advocate Nellie Weddle celebrates 80th birthday

Third Annual Pastors United Gala and Banquet emphasizes ‘Power in Economics’

By The Milwaukee Times staff The third annual Pastors United Banquet & Gala honored eight community leaders from the Central City and heard a fiery keynote speech on personal finance by Dr. Claud Anderson. The theme for the gala this year held, April 23 at Cardinal Stritch University was: “Power in Economics,” which also happens to be one of the primary objectives for … [Read more...] about Third Annual Pastors United Gala and Banquet emphasizes ‘Power in Economics’

Talking Kosher/Soul Culture and Food with Michael W. Twitty

Michael W. Twitty, a black Jewish culinary historian, teacher and author based in Washington, DC, participated in a forum on “Identity Cooking” at Centennial Hall in the Milwaukee Public Library on April 12. The conversation was the first in a series of lectures exploring ways in which Jewish history and culture is intertwined with the experience of people of color. Twitty … [Read more...] about Talking Kosher/Soul Culture and Food with Michael W. Twitty

LaFollette fourth grader to shine at national poetry slam in New York

CBS 58 By Marshanna Hester Milwaukee - A local fourth grader is taking her talents to New York City. She's been chosen to represent Milwaukee in the America Scores National Poetry Slam. "She has great heart," said Jen Taff, social worker LaFollette School. "She has a lot of leadership skills." It's those skills that made Pashia Bowens,10, perfect for Taff's … [Read more...] about LaFollette fourth grader to shine at national poetry slam in New York