Get a tree for free and help make the world a more beautiful place Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, welcomes visitors to celebrate Arbor Day with 3rd grade students from Longfellow Elementary School and local dignitaries on Friday, April 26, 2013, 10 a.m.–noon. Over 135 years ago, J. Sterling Morton founded Arbor Day, now celebrated … [Read more...] about Celebrate Arbor Day at Boerner Botanical Gardens
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Louisiana parish bans sagging pants
By Krystal Crossman Fashion is an ever-changing industry. A style that is hot to wear one week may be old news the next. Some fashions, such as bellbottom jeans, even make a comeback years after they have gone out of style. One style that isn’t getting much support these days is sagging pants. Residents in some cities say that they are tired of getting unwanted views of … [Read more...] about Louisiana parish bans sagging pants
SDC welcomes new commissioners
The Social Development Commission (SDC) has six newly elected members for its Board. Milwaukee County residents participated in the SDC Board Elections held Friday, April 12. Residents selected six persons to represent the low-income community on the 18-person Board that helps draw up and implement policy for SDC. The other twelve members of the Board are appointed by … [Read more...] about SDC welcomes new commissioners
Rep. Barnes co-authors redistricting reform legislation
State Representative Mandela Barnes on Thursday, April 11, 2013 announced with his 13 fellow freshman democratic representatives a bill to reform the process of legislative boundary redistricting. Current law requires that the majority party in both the Assembly and Senate redraw district boundaries every ten years, taking place after the census. This proposal would create a … [Read more...] about Rep. Barnes co-authors redistricting reform legislation
Hi-Mount School students are ‘Present to Learn’
Hi-Mount Community School has embraced a school wide attendance program entitled Present to Learn. The program is designed after the game Bingo. Each day when all students are present, the class will post a letter from the phrase "Present to Learn." The school is proud to announce that Mrs. Seewald's third graders from room 14 are the first to reach Bingo. These third graders … [Read more...] about Hi-Mount School students are ‘Present to Learn’
Ald. Murphy: ‘They’re kicking us when we’re down’
By Raina J. Johnson Special to the Milwaukee Times On April 8, 2013, Mayor Tom Barrett along with the Milwaukee Brotherhood of Firefighters and several elected officials from city government, including the majority of the Common Council members, gathered at city hall to hold a press conference voicing their concerns over Governor Walker’s proposal to lift residency … [Read more...] about Ald. Murphy: ‘They’re kicking us when we’re down’
Being good at what you do = success
Bezelee Martin, 83, an entrepreneur since the age of 14, knows well the formula for becoming a successful businessman. Martin spoke to a class of students Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Vincent High School who are participants with Junior Achievement, a nonprofit organization, which teaches financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurial skills to young people, starting at … [Read more...] about Being good at what you do = success
Lifting city residency requirement, Derek Williams case evoke lively discussion at Pastors United meeting
By Raina J. Johnson Special to the Milwaukee Times In Milwaukee recently there’s been a strong backlash when it comes to authority figures that are sworn to protect and serve, and the role government should have in our community; specifically speaking about the Derek Williams case and Governor Scott Walker’s proposal to lift the current residency requirement rule that … [Read more...] about Lifting city residency requirement, Derek Williams case evoke lively discussion at Pastors United meeting
Beyond a reasonable doubt
By Raina J. Johnson Special to the Milwaukee Times Just over 6 months ago, the district attorney ordered that an inquest be conducted for the purpose of inquiring into how Derek Williams died while in the custody of the Milwaukee Police Department on July 6, 2011. The 33-page report released by special prosecutor John Franke on March 29, 2013 stated, "My intent and … [Read more...] about Beyond a reasonable doubt
Obama’s budget puts Medicare and Social Security on the chopping block
By Yvette Carnell You had to know it was coming. Just last month White House aide Gene Sperling said on CNN’s "State of the Union" that Obama was “reaching out to Democrats who understand we have to make serious progress on long-term entitlement reform and Republicans who realize that if we had that type of entitlement reform, they’d be willing to have tax reform that raises … [Read more...] about Obama’s budget puts Medicare and Social Security on the chopping block