Income-qualified families are eligible for free services The Social Development Commission announced today that it is offering FREE tax preparation services at all three of its sites, to households earning less than $56,000 annually. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is available to Milwaukee County residents from January 20 through April 15, 2015, at SDC’s … [Read more...] about SDC offers free tax preparation
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Milwaukee business leaders rally to support proposed downtown streetcar
On Monday, February 9, 2015, a day before the Milwaukee Common was scheduled to vote on the streetcar project being proposed for downtown Milwaukee and the city's east side, a contingent of local business leaders declared their support for the $124 million project publicly during a press conference held at the Manpower headquarters in downtown Milwaukee. Members of the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee business leaders rally to support proposed downtown streetcar
Walgreens and Common Council team up to promote Alzheimer’s awareness
Walgreens and the Milwaukee Common Council are teaming up with the Alzheimer’s Association on a new proclamation that will provide greater awareness of Alzheimer’s disease within the community. Walgreens is supporting the effort via information provided at 112 Walgreens drugstores in 11 Southeastern Wisconsin counties. The Alzheimer’s Association wants to empower every dementia … [Read more...] about Walgreens and Common Council team up to promote Alzheimer’s awareness
Wisconsin Energy Corp. CEO receives Stanek Award for Diversity
The Greater Milwaukee Committee (GMC), in conjunction with Milwaukee Women, Inc. (MWi), bestowed the third annual Mary Ellen Stanek Award for Diversity in Corporate Governance on Wisconsin Energy Corp. Chairman & CEO Gale Klappa at the GMC annual meeting on Monday, February 9, 2015 at the University Club of Milwaukee. The Mary Ellen Stanek Award, established in 2013, is … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Energy Corp. CEO receives Stanek Award for Diversity
Roundy’s hosts “Love Your Local Farmer” dinner to recognize area farmers
Farmers in Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota play an integral role within Roundy’s in delivering fresh and locally sourced produce throughout the Midwest. On Thursday, January 22, 2015, to celebrate its 2014 achievements, Roundy’s invited a number of the farmers that bring fresh fruits and vegetables to their stores at the Italian Conference Center. Ben Brancel, Secretary of … [Read more...] about Roundy’s hosts “Love Your Local Farmer” dinner to recognize area farmers
Pentagon’s Clarence A. Johnson to keynote the 30th Annual Black Excellence Awards
The Milwaukee Times will welcome Clarence A. “CJ” Johnson as keynote speaker for the 30th Anniversary Black Excellence Awards set for Friday, February 27, 2015 at the Italian Conference Center in downtown Milwaukee. Johnson is Director, Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity for the U.S. Department of Defense. In that capacity, he is responsible for the … [Read more...] about Pentagon’s Clarence A. Johnson to keynote the 30th Annual Black Excellence Awards
Gerard Randell hosts Lt. Gov. Rebecca kleefisch (Republican) With supporters in his home.
Black vote seen as last hope for Democrats to hold Senate
By: Sheryl Gay Stolberg The confidential memo from a former pollster for President Obama contained a blunt warning for Democrats. Written this month with an eye toward Election Day, it predicted “crushing Democratic losses across the country” if the party did not do more to get black voters to the polls. “African American surge voters came out in force in 2008 and 2012, but … [Read more...] about Black vote seen as last hope for Democrats to hold Senate
One man, one loaf of bread and a whole lot of geese
During a recent drive along Sixth Street near the Beckum-Stapleton Park, we discovered geese were plentiful. Along with the geese, we spotted Lawrence Watson taking time to break bread apart feeding the geese. Asked how long he’s been feeding the geese, which appeared friendly toward him, Watson said “for a while.” Asked if he could identify the male from female geese, Watson … [Read more...] about One man, one loaf of bread and a whole lot of geese
Latest “Status of Girls in Wisconsin” report reveals troubling patterns
Some improvements noted as well in Alverno College 2014 report The latest “Status of Girls in Wisconsin” report from the Alverno College Research Center for Women and Girls reveals a number of persistent, troubling patterns for Wisconsin girls, especially in the areas of stress, depression and suicide; bullying; TV, online and social media engagement; and weight and exercise. … [Read more...] about Latest “Status of Girls in Wisconsin” report reveals troubling patterns