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New Report: Wisconsin #1 in racial disparities
Milwaukee community leaders have been speaking out about racial disparities and the struggles of hardworking, well-meaning African American families to get ahead for decades. Now, a new report from the Wisconsin Council on Children & Families (WCCF) confirms that Wisconsin has the largest gap between the well being of white and black children in the country. While the … [Read more...] about New Report: Wisconsin #1 in racial disparities
Happy 90th Birthday Dr. Finlayson
A birthday celebration will held in honor of Dr. William E. Finlayson, 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 career. … [Read more...] about Happy 90th Birthday Dr. Finlayson
Northwestern Mutual announces start on new downtown corporate headquarters
On August 26, 2014, Northwestern Mutual Chairman and CEO John Schlifske and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced the official start of construction on the Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons in downtown Milwaukee. The new building project will preserve 1100 jobs and add 1900 new ones. Schlifske stated Milwaukee is a place for economic growth and job creation opportunities … [Read more...] about Northwestern Mutual announces start on new downtown corporate headquarters
Russell Stamper, II and city officials host resource fair to promote healthy neighborhoods
Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II invited Milwaukee residents to attend the “Arms Around Us” Community Call to Action and Resource Fair on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at the Fitzsimmonds Boys and Girls Club, 3400 W. North Avenue. Residents from the Metcalfe Park, Amani and Sherman Park neighborhoods, gathered along with Milwaukee Police officers and several elected officials to … [Read more...] about Russell Stamper, II and city officials host resource fair to promote healthy neighborhoods
Hupy and Abraham sponsors 2014 Milwaukee Rally and cash giveaway
The personal injury law firm of Hupy and Abraham, S.C. was the main sponsor for the 2014 Milwaukee Rally and the “Run for Cash” $5,000 cash giveaway. Harley-Davidson riders and supporters headed toward Milwaukee for the largest free motorcycle rally in the Midwest. Geared toward Harley enthusiasts, all brands and riders were welcome to come together and celebrate … [Read more...] about Hupy and Abraham sponsors 2014 Milwaukee Rally and cash giveaway
GE Community Service Day celebrates 20 years of service to MPS students
On Thursday, August 28, 2014, over 2,500 GE employees volunteered for Community Service Day at 17 MPS and 4 Waukesha schools, prepping classrooms and sprucing up school grounds for the first day of school on September 2. It is the largest single-day GE volunteering event in the world. GE Community Service Day began 20 years ago when a group of GE employees volunteered to paint … [Read more...] about GE Community Service Day celebrates 20 years of service to MPS students
MPS ‘rings in’ traditional calendar year at one of the district’s 14 Commitment Schools
On Tuesday, September 2, 2014, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Tony Evers, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, State Rep. Mandela Barnes and Ald. Ashanti Hamilton joined members of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors and MPS Acting Superintendent Dr. Darienne Driver (right) at the annual first day of school bell ringing ceremony. … [Read more...] about MPS ‘rings in’ traditional calendar year at one of the district’s 14 Commitment Schools
“It’s great to be back in Milwaukee!” President Obama speaks to supporters at Laborfest
A Presidential visit for Milwaukee on this Labor Day! President Barack Obama flew into town on Air Force One — speaking at Maier Festival Park to a crowd of an estimated 6,000, as part of Milwaukee’s Laborfest celebration. President Obama used his speech to tell the story of his presidency — intertwining his personal history at Milwaukee’s Laborfest. President Obama landed in … [Read more...] about “It’s great to be back in Milwaukee!” President Obama speaks to supporters at Laborfest
High school students get a look at urban planning, GIS
It’s a tool that can be used to track bat populations or help police pinpoint drug houses. And a group of local high school students spent part of their summer learning the many ways Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be used in future careers. The students were part of a month-long Pre-Urban Planners Preparing for Urban Problems (PUPs) program, based in the University … [Read more...] about High school students get a look at urban planning, GIS