Veteran journalist Eric Von hosts Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation executive director Cecelia Core for the third installment of his Essential Voices series on April 13, 2016 on CITY Net Jazz Cafe, in collaboration with Athena Communications. The show is broadcasted live from City.Net Café, 306 E. Wisconsin Avenue. The monthly series engages a wide range of guests, both … [Read more...] about Eric Von presents Essential Voices series
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Milwaukee swears in city officials in public ceremony
Public inauguration ceremonies for Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Milwaukee Common Council members and other elected city officials were held Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at City Hall. The ceremonies were free and open to the public. The inauguration followed the charter meeting of the 2016-2020 Common Council. The Common Council also selected Ashanti Hamilton as Common Council … [Read more...] about Milwaukee swears in city officials in public ceremony
Chairman Johnson and Ranking Member Carper to Hold Hearing Following Brussels Terror Attack
Chairman Johnson and Ranking Member Carper to Hold Hearing Following Brussels Terror Attack WASHINGTON — Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Ranking Member Tom Carper (D-Del.) will hold a hearing on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 to discuss keeping U.S. citizens safe here at home and abroad after the recent terror attack in Brussels, Belgium. The witnesses are listed … [Read more...] about Chairman Johnson and Ranking Member Carper to Hold Hearing Following Brussels Terror Attack
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
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
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
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
Spring Primary brings some interesting results
On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 Wisconsin turned out in record numbers to help narrow down the field of presidential hopefuls in the 2016 primary election. Not only was the turnout a record breaker but the results of the elections were also as record breaking. In the past Wisconsinites have favored the front runners for the two parties. In this case that would have been … [Read more...] about Spring Primary brings some interesting results
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