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
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Kappa Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., celebrates 60 years of brotherhood
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
WGLB AM 1560 presents 5th annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
From now until Monday, November 25, 2013 WGLB AM 1560 will be making preparations to host their 5th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. WGLB AM 1560 will be collecting food to distribute to families that are in need throughout the community. WGLB is currently thanking their local listeners for their loyalty and support in helping make WGLB radio station a great success. On Tuesday, … [Read more...] about WGLB AM 1560 presents 5th annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
SNAP reduction will hit Wisconsin kids hardest
By Tim Morrissey Wisconsin News Connection Nearly 900,000 Wisconsinites saw a reduction in their FoodShare assistance program Nov. 1. A temporary boost to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP - called FoodShare in Wisconsin - expired, and Tamarine Cornelius, a research analyst for the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families, said it's a tangible … [Read more...] about SNAP reduction will hit Wisconsin kids hardest
AT&T® announces more than 90 jobs available in Wisconsin
AT&T® announced on Friday, November 1, 2013, that the company will hire workers for more than 90 jobs in Wisconsin, including more than 80 new jobs. The positions will be primarily focused on AT&T U-verse technicians and are a result of AT&T’s continued investment in Wisconsin to support AT&T U-verse, the fastest growing TV service in the country. “I am proud … [Read more...] about AT&T® announces more than 90 jobs available in Wisconsin
Former Milwaukee Bucks star Michael Redd returns to Milwaukee
Former Milwaukee Bucks player Michael Redd returned to Milwaukee on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. Redd visited the House of Peace, a Capuchin ministry, located at 1702 W. Walnut Ave., that serves Milwaukee’s working poor and chronically poor. Michael Redd was very supportive of the House of Peace while he was a Milwaukee Buck. He donated turkeys and holiday fixings for five … [Read more...] about Former Milwaukee Bucks star Michael Redd returns to Milwaukee
Interfaith sponsors Mind, Body and Spirit Event for seniors
Interfaith held its annual caregiver event on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Marquette Alumni Memorial Union. The workshops covered health areas such as Alzheimer’s disease, pain management, the Affordable Care Act and Medicare. The keynote speaker for the event was Marianne Muscott, Pastoral Psychotherapist of St. Ann’s Center. Interfaith is a non-profit agency … [Read more...] about Interfaith sponsors Mind, Body and Spirit Event for seniors
The Milwaukee Press Club
The Milwaukee Press Club presented this year’s Hall of Fame Inductees on Friday, October 25, 2013 at Potawatomi Casino Ballroom. Pictured above are: David Zweifel, Jayne Jeffery, Nathan Conyers, Daniel Hanley, Jr., daughter of the late Wilmott Ragsdale, Tom Brochhausen, Gene Mueller and Bob Reitman. Louvenia Johnson and Wilmott Ragsdale were honored posthumously. … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Press Club
Times co-founder, Louvenia Johnson, inducted into Milwaukee Press Club Hall of Fame
The Milwaukee Press Club held its 34th Annual Media Hall of Fame dinner on Friday, October 25, 2013 at the Potawatomi Casino Ballroom. This event honored individuals who have made great contributions to print and broadcast journalism. Mrs. Louvenia Johnson (inset), co-founder of the Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper was inducted at the event. Johnson established a journalism … [Read more...] about Times co-founder, Louvenia Johnson, inducted into Milwaukee Press Club Hall of Fame
Seaway Bank hosts pastors reception to say, “Thanks”
Seaway Bank and Trust Company Milwaukee Branch, 2102 W. Fond du Lac Avenue, hosted a Pastors Reception on Monday, October 28. 2013. The purpose of the reception, according to Seaway Milwaukee Branch’s Senior Vice President Tracy Meeks, was the bank’s way of “saying thanks for working with us.” More than 35 pastors attended Seaway Bank’s third reception for pastors in the … [Read more...] about Seaway Bank hosts pastors reception to say, “Thanks”