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
Community Spotlight
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
Mayoral candidates debate at Marquette University Law School
Incumbent Mayor Tom Barrett dominated Alderman Bob Donovan in a debate held March 11 at Marquette University Law School. The debate was broadcast live by WISN-TV and moderated by Mike Gousha. Mayor Barrett began by noting that during the past year Alderman Donovan had proposed three pieces of what he described as minor legislation and 49 press releases. He noted that in the … [Read more...] about Mayoral candidates debate at Marquette University Law School
Senator Ron Johnson visits the Joseph Project job training program
Senator Ron Johnson (second row, fourth from left) visited and gave a brief inspirational speech before personally greeting the sixth incoming class of The Joseph Project on March 14, at Greater Praise Church of God in Christ, 5422 W. Center St. To date the program, which Senator Johnson said is open to anyone, has found full-time work for about three dozen local residents with … [Read more...] about Senator Ron Johnson visits the Joseph Project job training program
Milwaukee Bucks invite minority business leaders to participate in their $1-billion downtown arena project
Former Milwaukee Alderman Willie Wade addressed “Build the Future,” a business information session held Monday, March 14, 2016 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center by the Milwaukee Bucks for local businesses interested in participating in the $1-billion downtown arena construction project. Wade, who resigned his seat on the city council in February to accept a position as vice … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks invite minority business leaders to participate in their $1-billion downtown arena project
Free Milwaukee County bus rides on St. Patrick’s Day
A 20-year St. Patrick's Day tradition returns this year when Miller Lite Free Rides again partners with the Milwaukee County Transit System to provide free bus rides to the public on Thursday, March 17, 2016. The free service will be on all MCTS routes beginning at 6 p.m., and continuing until the end of that day's service. So no matter where your St. Patty's celebrating takes … [Read more...] about Free Milwaukee County bus rides on St. Patrick’s Day