On Saturday, July 15, 2018 , the Grant family honored their family matriarch, Mrs. Carnell Grant, during her 90th birthday celebration. She was joined by her family, friends, New Covenant Baptist Church family, and Juneau Fidelity Temple #247 of the Elks at Devon Seafood & Steak in Glendale to recognize her lifetime accomplishments. Mrs. Grant was the co-owner of Grant’s … [Read more...] about Local entrepreneur and poet celebrates 90th Birthday
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NAACP Youth Council welcomes new officers
The NAACP Youth Council starts the new year with newly elected officers. The Youth Council meets at 1 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month at Cross Lutheran Church. This year's officers are (from left) President Isaiah L. Bell; Vice President Lailaa Muhammad; Treasurer Matthew Goss; and Secretary Akilah Muhammad. Milwaukee youth who are interested in advocating for issues … [Read more...] about NAACP Youth Council welcomes new officers
Local missing teen found
Teenasia Scobey-Polacheck, the 16-year-old girl last seen on Sunday, July 1, has been found safe and was reunited with her family late Friday night, July 13, 2018. The teen disappeared July 1. Her family said she hopped on her bicycle and left home after she was told to stop texting an older man. On July 13, police upgraded her status to endangered. Officials say Teenasia … [Read more...] about Local missing teen found
US Senator Tammy Baldwin helps introduce improved drinking water legislation
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and 11 other U.S. senators led by Senator Edward Markey (D-MA), reintroduced the Contaminant and Lead Electronic Accounting and Reporting Requirements (CLEARR) for Drinking Water Act. The CLEARR Drinking Water Act authorizes about $1 billion for small and disadvantaged communities to replace contaminated infrastructure and directs for the … [Read more...] about US Senator Tammy Baldwin helps introduce improved drinking water legislation
First-time Brewers All-Star Jeremy Jeffress turned life and game around
It’s taken nearly 12 years, but Jeremy Jeffress is finally an All-Star at age 30. A hard-throwing high school pitcher when Milwaukee selected him with the 16th overall pick in the 2006 draft, Jeffress’ path to the big leagues was stymied by three failed drug tests, the last two of which drew suspensions of 50 and 100 games, respectively. Jeffress finally made his big … [Read more...] about First-time Brewers All-Star Jeremy Jeffress turned life and game around
Riverworks officially opens new City Center
On Wednesday, June 27, 2018, the Riverworks Development Corporation (RDC) celebrated the grand opening of their Riverworks City Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The new center is situated at 3334 N. Holton St., and contains office space and retail space in one location. Among the businesses already open include a new expanded Family Dollar location, a laundromat and a … [Read more...] about Riverworks officially opens new City Center
Congresswoman Gwen Moore and members of U.S. Congress meet those on the frontline in the fight against poverty in Milwaukee
On Friday, June 29, 2018, Congresswoman Gwen Moore was joined by Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (DMD) and Democratic Whip Task Force on Poverty, Income Inequality, and Opportunity Chair Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) on their "Pathways Out of Poverty Listening Tour," a tour of agencies and community leaders in Milwaukee, who are on the front lines of the national war against … [Read more...] about Congresswoman Gwen Moore and members of U.S. Congress meet those on the frontline in the fight against poverty in Milwaukee
Search still on for Glendale teen missing since July 1 after running away from home
Update: Teenasia has been found and is home safe with her family. Every July 3, Annemarie and Bill Scobey-Polacheck bike to the lakefront with their children for the fireworks. But this year, the circumstances made it difficult to enjoy. Their 16-year-old daughter, Teenasia, has been missing since she ran away from their home July 1 after her parents took her phone away. … [Read more...] about Search still on for Glendale teen missing since July 1 after running away from home
MPS Board honors late Milwaukee Times Founder Nathan Conyers
On Thursday, June 28, 2018, the Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors presented recently deceased Milwaukee Times founder and publisher Nathan Conyers (inset) with the Excellence in Education Award at its regular monthly board meeting. Mr. Conyers was commended for his decades of service to the journalism profession and to the community at-large, as well as his support of … [Read more...] about MPS Board honors late Milwaukee Times Founder Nathan Conyers
City and Milwaukee Urban League release official Anti-Displacement Plan
On Wednesday, June 25, 2018, the City of Milwaukee Department of City Development (DCD) and the Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) hosted the official release for the city's Anti-Displacement Plan for neighborhoods surrounding downtown. Using census data from between 2000 and 2016, the report looked for decreases in residents of color and increases in median income as signs of … [Read more...] about City and Milwaukee Urban League release official Anti-Displacement Plan