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Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II invited residents from the 15th Aldermanic District and from other city neighborhoods to participate in a Community Jobs and Resources event held at North Division High School, 1011 W. Center Street on Monday, September 22, 2014. The event – co-sponsored by Alderman Stamper and WRTP/BIG STEP – provided information on various career opportunities … [Read more...] about Alderman Stamper co-sponsors jobs and resources event

On Saturday, September 20, 2014 Roundy’s Milwaukee-area stores, Kemps and Feeding America teamed up for The Great American Milk Drive— a national campaign to deliver milk to area food banks for families in need. During the hours of 10 a.m.—3 p.m. customers purchased and donated gallons of milk directly to the program. Roundy’s and Kemps loaded refrigerated semi-trucks with the … [Read more...] about Roundy’s® teams up with Kemps® and Feeding America® for “The Great American Milk Drive”

On Friday, September 12, 2014 Mayor Barrett’s Strong Neighborhoods Plan and Groundwork Milwaukee partnered with Metcalfe Park’s Building Neighborhood Capacity Program and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District on a pilot project to hire 10 young adults from the Metcalfe Park neighborhood. The workers are trained to install green infrastructure on Milwaukee’s north side. … [Read more...] about Mayor Barrett’s Strong Neighborhoods Plan continues to beautify vacant city-owned lots

[slideshow_deploy id='12954'] … [Read more...] about North Division High School Information Job Readiness Briefing by Ald. Russell Stamper, 2

This November, voters will be required to show a Wisconsin" or United States -issued photo ID before they are allowed to cast a ballot. With less than fifty days until Election Day, voters who don’t already have a Wisconsin - or United State - issued photo ID need to start making plans immediately to obtain an acceptable form of ID for voting purposes. On Friday, September … [Read more...] about Wisconsin DMV issuing free photo ID cards for voting purposes

On Sunday, September 14, 2014, The Milwaukee Exposure and Explorer Project (MEEP) held their 5th annual luncheon at the Four Points Sheraton. MEEP’s purpose is to provide central city children with opportunities and exposure to different resources that will enable them to develop skills necessary for a successful future. Founder and director Lilly Simmons presented … [Read more...] about MEEP holds annual banquet

On Thursday, September 11, 2014 Sheriff David Clarke joined St. Marcus School students and staff for a silent walk to MFD Engine 21 fire station for a 9/11 observance. The students gathered in front of the station while the principal made brief remarks, and the Milwaukee County Sheriffs Office (MCSO) Honor Guard stood at attention, along with members of the MCSO Command Staff. … [Read more...] about Sheriff Clarke and local students remember 9/11

Once again, Milwaukee and Wisconsin people are talking to one another from all walks of life including diverse professions, religions, cultural and economic backgrounds, and neighborhoods about the need for drastic change, honest examination, and action. Only this time it isn't about racial segregation in our city, and it isn’t the racial disparities for Black children, it is … [Read more...] about African American male incarceration in Milwaukee and Wisconsin: The numbers (and the people) don’t lie

A birthday celebration was held in honor of Dr. William E. Finlayson, an obstetrician and gynecologist, at his home in River Hills, Wisconsin. Dr. Finlayson, along with some business colleagues, pooled their resources to established the city's first black owned bank, North Milwaukee State Bank. Finlayson was also noted for delivering over 40,000 babies during his medical … [Read more...] about Happy 90th Birthday Dr. Finlayson