On Wednesday, October 10, 2018 and Thursday, October 18, 2018, Aldi's food stores welcomed shoppers back to two of its newly renovated Milwaukee stores. The two remodeled sites are part of a $1.9 billion initiative to upgrade and expand more than 1,300 Aldi stores nationwide by the end of 2020. Locally, Aldi is investing more than $37 million to update 23 stores in Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Aldi debuts fresh design of two remodeled Milwaukee stores
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Milwaukee’s new art hub, No Studios opens
On Friday, October 12, 2018, Milwaukee celebrated the opening of a brand new creative art space, offices and movie production facility, No Studios. The studio space, located in the redeveloped Pabst Brewery complex, 1037 W. McKinley Ave., is the product of a business partnership between Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Oscar -winning filmmaker and Milwaukee native … [Read more...] about Milwaukee’s new art hub, No Studios opens
Black Health Coalition celebrates 30 years of building a healthy community
On Thursday, October 11, 2018, The Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin (BHCW) celebrated their 30th Anniversary at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 W. Center St. The story of the BHCW started in 1984 when a small group of colleagues began meeting on a regular basis to discuss solutions to lack of quality health care that was available to the community. Among those … [Read more...] about Black Health Coalition celebrates 30 years of building a healthy community
MPS Foundation hosts ‘2nd Annual Alumni Awards Dinner’
On Wednesday, October 10, 2018, Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation hosted its "2nd Annual Alumni Awards Dinner" at the Italian Conference Center, 631 E. Chicago St. Milwaukee Public Schools alumni strengthen our city and make a difference in our world every day. The MPS Foundation took the opportunity to recognize 10 outstanding alumni at the event. Pictured are the 10 … [Read more...] about MPS Foundation hosts ‘2nd Annual Alumni Awards Dinner’
Milwaukee Urban League hosts US Bank hiring event
On Wednesday, October 10, 2018, The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) and US Bank hosted a hiring event at the MUL offices, 435 W. North Ave., in order to identify 25 qualified candidates to fill teller and universal banking positions that typically start at $15 per hour. Pictured at the event are (back row, from left) LaVanta Montgomery; Toshina Wright; Latisha Adams; Sarah … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League hosts US Bank hiring event
Wilbur and Susan Arms celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary with four generations of family
Wilbur and Susan Arms celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at Davian's in Menomonee Falls. In addition to a catered meal, a special tribute on their accomplishments was given by friends and four generations of family members. Pictured at the 50th anniversary celebration are (back row, from left) Nicholas Cooil; Justin Cooil; Jason Arms; … [Read more...] about Wilbur and Susan Arms celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary with four generations of family
Milwaukee churches band together to get ‘Souls to the Polls’
Central City religious leaders from diverse denominations mobilize voters for Nov. 6 More than 40 Ministers from City of Milwaukee convened at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church,– 2975 North 11th Street, on September 29, 2018, to hold a press conference before they launched a massive door-to-door canvass effort. Ministers and members of their congregations knocked on every door … [Read more...] about Milwaukee churches band together to get ‘Souls to the Polls’
Milwaukee Urban League hosts an ‘On the Table’ discussion on education
As part of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation's citywide "On the Table" event, The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) hosted their table topic, "Education Emergence: Action, Not Excuses!" on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the Milwaukee Urban League offices, 435 West North Ave. The event was moderated by Marquette University Institute for the Transformation of Learning Founder and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League hosts an ‘On the Table’ discussion on education
Mind in the Making Milwaukee Institute presents ‘The Seven Essential Life Skills’
On Monday, October 8, 2018, the Bezos Family Foundation and Herzfeld Foundation presented the Mind in the Making Milwaukee Institute's "Seven Essential Life Skills," at the Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road. The three-day event presented workshops that discussed life skills and hot topics. The event was organized by Clinical and Translational Science … [Read more...] about Mind in the Making Milwaukee Institute presents ‘The Seven Essential Life Skills’
Milwaukee Brewers shut out Colorado Rockies to sweep NLDS
It's on to the National League Championship Series for the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-0 at Coors Field to sweep the NLDS, with shutouts in the final two games of the series. Five Milwaukee relievers combined to give up just one hit in 41/3 innings to close out the game. Milwaukee scored in the first inning, got a solo homer from Jesus … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers shut out Colorado Rockies to sweep NLDS