Dear Editor, A secure retirement seems like a distant dream for too many Wisconsinites. Social Security alone isn’t enough to retire on – the av- erage benefit for most Wis- consinites is about $1,300 a month. Across the country, millions of people are at risk of running out of savings af- ter they retire. The nation is facing a vast retirement sav- ings deficit, … [Read more...] about Legislation would help workers save now, so they aren’t left high and dry in retirement
National and Local News
Greater Milwaukee Foundation honors Bevan K. Baker, FACHE
By Steve Waring Special to The Milwaukee Times Milwaukee Commissioner of Public Health Bevan K. Baker, FACHE, received the Doug Jansson Leadership Award from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation during a lunch at the Pfister Hotel on November 12. The Doug Jansson Leadership Award was created in honor of the longtime Greater Milwaukee Foundation president. It … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Foundation honors Bevan K. Baker, FACHE
Lucinda Gordon celebrates 100th birthday
Dozens of family, friends and supporters showered Lucinda Gordon with con- gratulations and praise on her 100th birthday on No- vember 7. Gordon, whose grand- mother was emancipated from slavery, was born and raised in Chester, Pennsylva- nia. She came to Milwaukee during World War II to com- plete field work for her Mas- ter’s Degree from Smith Col- lege. While here she met … [Read more...] about Lucinda Gordon celebrates 100th birthday
Milwaukee celebrates a new holiday, while remembering tragic events from this past year
Two-year-old Taylor Vaughn is held underneath the newly lighted Christmas tree at Red Arrow Park by her grandmother, Shirley (left), on November 19. At right is Taylor’s mother, Toyia. Cold and blustery winds did not seem to hurt attendance for the 102nd City/County ceremony which included music from local choirs and brief remarks by Mayor Tom Barrett. The ceremony was briefly … [Read more...] about Milwaukee celebrates a new holiday, while remembering tragic events from this past year
AT&T and North Central host minority supplier conference
Executives from AT&T partnered with the North Central Minority Supplier Diversity Council (NCMSDC) to provide insight into NCMSDC certified Minority Business Enterprises on how to do business with AT&T, its contractors and suppliers on November 16 at the Milwaukee County War Memorial. Pictured (from left) are North Central Minority Supplier Development Council President … [Read more...] about AT&T and North Central host minority supplier conference
Milwaukee lights up the holiday season with 17th annual kick-off event
Milwaukee Downtown Business Improvement District #21 electrified the city with the 17th Annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival on Thursday, November 19, 2015. The six-week festival came to light with a switch-flipping ceremony at Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave. Attracting over 5,000 guests the celebration featured musical performances, warm holiday treats, Santa … [Read more...] about Milwaukee lights up the holiday season with 17th annual kick-off event
It’s okay to feel good
Are you feeling good? For some reason people in the world have an aversion to feeling good. We find all kinds of reasons to keep from feeling good and enjoying life. We create problems out of situations and let the past rule our present. Well from now on, I am here to officially say, “It’s okay to feel good.” I know what many of you are thinking, “Feel good about what?” Some … [Read more...] about It’s okay to feel good
We are united
Student protests on college campuses are not something new in America. Throughout our history, there have been numerous college student activities that highlight their dissatisfaction with a political, social or academic issue. As a result, students have mobilized on their college campuses to demonstrate and voice their dissatisfaction to the college administration. A number of … [Read more...] about We are united
County Board approves 2016 Budget
By Steve Waring Special to the Milwaukee Times The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors adopted an amended $1.37 billion budget for 2016 on November 9. The adopted budget includes a 1.4 percent property tax increase. By a margin of 14-3, the Board approved several amendments to the budget submitted by Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele. Abele’s budget included a $9 … [Read more...] about County Board approves 2016 Budget
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County “Q&A with Cory Nettles”
Cory Nettles is one of four out- standing co-chairs of the United Way 2015 Community Cam- paign. He gave us his predictions for the campaign and his personal focus on helping kids read at the right grade level. Q: Why should people choose United Way? A: United Way is changing and saving lives. People need to understand these save lives – and our commitment is to provide … [Read more...] about United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County “Q&A with Cory Nettles”