FRIDAYS AT 6:30PM Gather your family and friends, pack your lawn chairs and picnic baskets, and find your perfect spot in the Wilson Center’s beautiful Gerlach/Haack outdoor theater! Free and open to the publicMusic and fun for all agesFood trucksFull bar outsideKids ZonePicnic tables for rent … [Read more...] about Starry Nights Music and Food on Fridays at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts
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Superintendent Keith Posley resigns following MPS special board meeting
Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted unanimously early Tuesday, June 4, 2024 to accept resignation of Dr. Keith Posley Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Keith Posley has resigned following a special board meeting that was held the evening of Monday, June 3, 2024. The Milwaukee Board of School Directors (MBSD) accepted his resignation unanimously in an after … [Read more...] about Superintendent Keith Posley resigns following MPS special board meeting
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore headlines Newsmaker Luncheon
Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) was the featured guest at the Milwaukee Press Club's Newsmaker Luncheon on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, which was hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com and took place at the Newsroom Pub, 137 E. Wells St., in downtown Milwaukee. Moore, who is nearing two decades in Congress, represents Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional … [Read more...] about U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore headlines Newsmaker Luncheon
Midwest Bible College holds special graduation
Midwest Bible College (MBC) celebrated a unique graduation ceremony last week at its 21st annual meeting on Friday, May 24, 2024. Thirty-two students received their associate's, bachelor’s, and doctoral degrees in Biblical Studies. Three of these students completed their studies online including one African graduate who, although unable to attend, was able to share in the … [Read more...] about Midwest Bible College holds special graduation
Waukegan City Council votes to censure alderman over Facebook post of arm
DNA testing is underway to determine if arm belongs to Sade Robinson, a Milwaukee woman murdered anddismembered last month As investigators in multiple jurisdictions continue their search for remains of a woman believed to have been murdered and dismembered, a member of a government body in Illinois formally condemned one of its members over a social media post which … [Read more...] about Waukegan City Council votes to censure alderman over Facebook post of arm
Business Educational Consortium hosts ‘2024 Senior Prom Gala Awards’
On Saturday, May 25, 2024, it was about staying connected - young people connecting with elders. The Educational Consortium, Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club and Soroptimist International- Milwaukee joined forces to present their "2024 Seior Prom Gala Awards" at Alverno College. These connections provide emotional well-being, mental stimulation, a sense of purpose, … [Read more...] about Business Educational Consortium hosts ‘2024 Senior Prom Gala Awards’
Spann Foundation hosts ‘2024 Scholarship Brunch’
On Saturday, May 25, 2024, The Spann Foundation celebrated its 21st Annual Scholarship Brunch, with an "All White Affair" at the Four Points by Sheraton-North Shore, 8900 North Kildeer Court. At this year's celebration, eight deserving high school seniors were each awarded a $1000 dollar scholarships. The featured keynote speaker was WISN 12 News anchor/investigative reporter … [Read more...] about Spann Foundation hosts ‘2024 Scholarship Brunch’
RNC 2024: Milwaukee protest plan an ‘untenable risk,’ GOP leaders say
The Republican National Committee on Thursday, May 23, 2024, again warned the U.S. Secret Service director about a possible protest zone in Milwaukee. City leaders have floated the use of Pere Marquette Park as a protest zone. It's located a block-and-a-half from Fiserv Forum, which will host the convention's main events. Local T.V. station FOX 6 obtained a new letter, … [Read more...] about RNC 2024: Milwaukee protest plan an ‘untenable risk,’ GOP leaders say
Milwaukee lakefront July 3 fireworks canceled this year
Fireworks will still be held at some Milwaukee County Parks Milwaukee County Parks announced Friday, May 24, 2024 that this year's July 3 lakefront fireworks are canceled. The Milwaukee County Parks Department said the reason is lack of sponsorship. It's a move that's left Myles Calhoun and other fireworks fans speechless. "I think it's kind of disappointing, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee lakefront July 3 fireworks canceled this year
The most common autoimmune disease in the black community isn’t lupus, it’s…MS
While a lot of people are dealing with lupus, research suggests that black people may have an even higher chance of battling multiple sclerosis (MS). The problem is that data can be sparse because doctors and researchers have only just started to focus on how MS affects the black community. What little information exists, however, suggests that you should learn as much as you … [Read more...] about The most common autoimmune disease in the black community isn’t lupus, it’s…MS