On Monday, September 29, 2014, First Lady Michelle Obama made a campaign appearance in Milwaukee for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke. Speaking to an excited and jubilant crowd, Mrs. Obama spoke glowingly about the accomplishments of President Barack Obama's administration and why Wisconsin voters should elect Mary Burke governor on November 4th. Here are a … [Read more...] about First Lady Michelle Obama energizes Wisconsin voters
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Spotlight on A&C Live Bait
A&C Live Bait Inc., 314 E. Center St. Milwaukee, WI is one of Milwaukee’s black family owned and operated businesses. A business that was founded by A.C. White and his wife Carrie White in 1970, the original name was A&C Sport Shop. After becoming incorporated in 1982 there was a changing of its name to A&C Live Bait, Inc., which it remain now 42 years later. Mr. … [Read more...] about Spotlight on A&C Live Bait
Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin loses major federal infant mortality grant
Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin, Inc. (BHCW) will discontinue operating its Milwaukee Healthy Beginnings Project (MHBP) as of January 31, 2015 due to the non-renewal of its federal National Healthy Start Initiative- Eliminating Racial/ Ethnic Disparities Program grant totaling $750,000 annually. BHCW’s grant application for the National Healthy Start … [Read more...] about Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin loses major federal infant mortality grant
Alderman Stamper co-sponsors jobs and resources event
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
Roundy’s® teams up with Kemps® and Feeding America® for “The Great American Milk Drive”
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”
Mayor Barrett’s Strong Neighborhoods Plan continues to beautify vacant city-owned lots
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
North Division High School Information Job Readiness Briefing by Ald. Russell Stamper, 2
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Wisconsin DMV issuing free photo ID cards for voting purposes
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
Appeals Court reinstates Wisconsin’s voter ID law
In a stunningly fast decision, a federal appeals court in Chicago reinstated Wisconsin's voter photo identification law on Friday, September 12, 2014 — just hours after three Republican appointed judges heard arguments on reactivating the hotly debated law in time for the November election. In a brief order, a three judge panel of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago … [Read more...] about Appeals Court reinstates Wisconsin’s voter ID law
MEEP holds annual banquet
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