The Rev. Jesse Jackson announced Saturday, July 15, 2023, that he will step down as president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Chicago- based civil rights group he founded more than 50 years ago. Jackson, 81, announced his resignation during a quiet farewell speech at the organization's annual convention, where the group paid tribute to him with songs, kind words from … [Read more...] about The Rev. Jesse Jackson steps down as leader of civil rights group he founded in 1971
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Brewers represent at the 2023 MLB All-Star Game
The annual MLB All-Star Game took place this year on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Seattle, WA. At the beginning of July, Brewers pitcher Devin Williams was named as the sole team member chosen to represent the Brewers at the annual event. However, this past weekend Williams chose to not play in the All-Star Game due to his heavy workload, though he still would be in attendance. … [Read more...] about Brewers represent at the 2023 MLB All-Star Game
Summerfest 2023: The biggest year yet for the annual music festival
For the past three weekends Milwaukee's annual music festival, Summerfest, hosted music acts big and small on their many stages at Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr. On Saturday, July 8, 2023, the following Summerfest acts helped close out the festival: Smokey Robinson (left photo) on the Uline Stage and Ne-Yo (middle photo) on the BMO Pavilion stage. Friday last week … [Read more...] about Summerfest 2023: The biggest year yet for the annual music festival
Mayor Johnson delivers ‘State of the City 2023’ address
On Monday, June 26, 2023, Mayor Cavalier Johnson offered an upbeat assessment of Milwaukee’s present and future during his second State of the City speech at Henry Maier Festival Park. The mayor’s speech touted a vision of “One Milwaukee,” a city that celebrates its diversity and embraces “shared desires for public safety, equitable economic opportunity and city services that … [Read more...] about Mayor Johnson delivers ‘State of the City 2023’ address
Vandal bust windows outside Wisconsin Black Historical Society
An early morning vandal was captured on surveillance cameras smashing the glass to multiple doors and windows at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society Thursday, July 6, 2023. The obtained surveillance footage from the center shows a woman using a rock to smash the glass. She broke two doors and a window. Milwaukee Police Department said it is searching for an … [Read more...] about Vandal bust windows outside Wisconsin Black Historical Society
Milwaukee Common Council approves 2 percent sales tax to avoid a financial crisis
The tax passed with a 12-3 vote The Milwaukee Common Council voted 12-3 on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, to approve a higher sales tax. That was two more than the two-thirds majority needed to pass. Voting 'no' were council members Andrea Pratt, Mark Chambers, Jr., and Milele Coggs. The sales tax in Milwaukee will go up 2 cents per dollar as of January 1, 2024. City … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Common Council approves 2 percent sales tax to avoid a financial crisis
The Hop announces expanded service for busy festival weekend
Streetcar to operate until 1 a.m. Friday/Saturday nights; provide more frequent service Saturday The Hop, presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel, on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, announced extended and expanded service to accommodate festival-goers attending this weekend’s Bastille Days Festival in Cathedral Square Park and Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival at Veterans Park. … [Read more...] about The Hop announces expanded service for busy festival weekend
Hunger Task Force kicking off voucher program for seniors in Milwaukee County
Hunger Task Force will accept applications at four drive-thru events, online and by mail-in for the annual distribution of seniors farmers market vouchers. The second in-person drive-thru event was Friday, July 7,at Abundant Faith Church of Integrity, 7830 W. Good Hope Road The Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Program provides low-income seniors with $25 in vouchers that can … [Read more...] about Hunger Task Force kicking off voucher program for seniors in Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County celebrates grand opening of new North Side Mental Health Clinic
In an ongoing effort to address mental health within Milwaukee County, officials celebrated on Friday, June 2, 2023 the latest step made toward ensuring people in the community have access to essential services. "This movement is necessary, this movement is pivotal," said Dr. Aronica V. Williams, the chief medical officer for Milwaukee Health Services Incorporated. "The … [Read more...] about Milwaukee County celebrates grand opening of new North Side Mental Health Clinic
GMUL awards scholarships and laptops to more than 80 Milwaukee-area high school graduates
On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL), along with the generous donations of Enterprise Holdings, Johnson Controls, Kohler Co., and the NBA Foundation, awarded more than 80 Milwaukee-area high school graduates scholarships and laptops at the The Peck Welcome Center at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Students were awarded $1,000 scholarships and/or … [Read more...] about GMUL awards scholarships and laptops to more than 80 Milwaukee-area high school graduates