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Milwaukee reported 106 homicides in 2013 compared to 91 in 2012, a 16 percent increase. This is the first year since 2007 that homicides have surpassed 100 in a year. The 2013 total represents a 33 percent decline in homicides compared to 1990 and a 16 percent decrease since 2000. “Our nation’s cities are enduring slow-motion mass murder every single year. We’ve got a … [Read more...] about Milwaukee reports homicide total for 2013

Personal injury law firm is only sponsor of nation’s largest designated driver program Michael F. Hupy and Jason F. Abraham The Wisconsin-based law firm of Hupy and Abraham has joined the Tavern League of Wisconsin as the only sponsor of their “SafeRide Program” to reduce drunk driving and prevent the injuries incurred with it. The Tavern League of Wisconsin’s “SafeRide … [Read more...] about Hupy and Abraham teams with “SafeRide” to take drunk drivers off the road

The community can help ensure babies make it to their first birthday November is Prematurity Awareness Month. United Way of Greater Milwaukee is encouraging the community to get involved to help reduce the infant mortality rate, particularly in minority communities. As part of its health strategy, United Way has made reducing infant mortality a priority by establishing the … [Read more...] about November is Prematurity Awareness Month

Second domestic dispute in a year since being acquitted of killing Travon Martin; this time judge says 'no more guns' George Zimmerman's latest mug shot. George Zimmerman walked out of jail Tuesday, November 19, 2013 after agreeing to give up his guns and wear an electronic monitor. Zimmerman, who had been acquitted earlier this year of murder in the death of teenager … [Read more...] about George Zimmerman in trouble with the law again

The Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln’s undying call for a “new birth of freedom” at the bloody turning point of the US Civil War, turned 150 years old Tuesday, November 19, 2013 even as the union he fought to preserve quarrels bitterly over the role of government. Thousands of people bundled up against the autumn chill — some in Civil War era uniforms — crowded into the … [Read more...] about U.S. marks 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Wisconsin, Sesame Street, and Wisconsin First Lady Tonette Walker (center) are teaming up to help teach Milwaukee children about the importance of reading, fitness and making healthy food choices. On Monday, November 18, 2013, Mrs. Walker, Sesame Street® character Grover (right), and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Wisconsin President Jeff … [Read more...] about First Lady Tonette Walker and United Healthcare encourage kids to read and live healthy

On Friday, November 15, 2013, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius (left) traveled to Milwaukee, WI, where she was joined by Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele during a visit to the Progressive Community Health Centers' (PCHC) Lisbon Avenue Health Center. Secretary Sebelius highlighted the multiple ways Wisconsinites can learn about the Health … [Read more...] about Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius visits Progressive Community Health Centers to discuss the Affordable Care Act

The Kappa Phi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity observed their annual Founder’s Day and 60th Anniversary celebration on Friday, November 15, 2013 at the Hilton Garden Inn. The fraternity was founded in November 1911 by three college students at a historical black college, Howard University. Featured in the photo (from left) are Marcel A. Clarke, Kappa Phi Chapter … [Read more...] about Kappa Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., celebrates 60 years of brotherhood