On Monday April 11, 2023, the family and friends of the late Keith Carrington, past principal of North Division High School, held a balloon release at North Division High School football field and was well attended. Keith died last year after having surgery in the hospital, he would have been 49 years of age on April 11, 2023. … [Read more...] about Balloon release in memory of late NDHS principal Keith Carrington
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Instilling the importance of reading, one book at a time
On Monday, March 27, 2023 the Iota Psi Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated donated more than 160 books to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus. Their goal is simply to "instill the importance of reading, one book at a time." This was a perfect match for Sigma Gamma Rho's Project CRADLE Care … [Read more...] about Instilling the importance of reading, one book at a time
Milwaukee Brewers celebrate 2023 Opening Day at American Family Field
The Milwaukee Brewers welcomed the start of the 2023 Major League Baseball season with a home opener against the New York Mets on Monday, April 3, 2023, at American Family Field. The Crew hosted New York for a three-game series (April 3-5) and a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals (April 7-9). As part of the home openers, American Family Field favorite, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers celebrate 2023 Opening Day at American Family Field
Cardinal Stritch University closing in May
The university, located in Milwaukee, cites downward enrollment trends and the pandemic as reasons for closing Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee will be closing, effective on May 22, 2023. The university's president, Dan Scholz, made the announcement in a video posted on the school's YouTube page. Cardinal Stritch is a private Catholic university founded in 1937 by … [Read more...] about Cardinal Stritch University closing in May
Milwaukee Enrollment Network launches community education campaign to promote awareness of return to Medicaid re-enrollment requirements
All BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid recipients will need to renew or reapply for coverage in the next year The Milwaukee Enrollment Network (MKEN), with the support of the HealthyMKE community outreach and education initiative and Covering Wisconsin, announces the launch of a comprehensive community education campaign to promote the upcoming return to BadgerCare Plus and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Enrollment Network launches community education campaign to promote awareness of return to Medicaid re-enrollment requirements
AKA’s host 89th Central Regional Conference
On Friday April 7, 2023, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. held its 89th Central Regional Conference at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee. The theme of the conference was, "A Confident and Captivating Region Soaring through the Journey of a Lifetime in a Great Place on a Great Lake." The guest speaker was Judge Mablean Ephriam (upper, right photo) presiding judge on … [Read more...] about AKA’s host 89th Central Regional Conference
Spring 2023 Election Results
On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, Milwaukee voters found many options beyond the high-profile Wisconsin Supreme Court race on their spring 2023 election ballot. All city voters found options for a new municipal judge and new citywide school board member following the resignation of longtime judge Derek Mosley and the decision not to run again by school board president Bob … [Read more...] about Spring 2023 Election Results
‘Break the glass ceiling’: Local female powerhouses honored during Milwaukee Co. board meeting
At their Thursday, March 23, 2023 meeting the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors celebrated Women’s History Month by honoring Milwaukee women who embody this year’s theme of “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope.” “As we come to the end of Women History Month, I want to recognize these outstanding women who are truly the definition of community servants,” said … [Read more...] about ‘Break the glass ceiling’: Local female powerhouses honored during Milwaukee Co. board meeting
Alzheimer’s Association of Southeast WI hosts ‘Creating Connections: Partners in Hope’
More than 80 members of the community attended a talk by award-winning author Patricia McClure-Chessier, MBA, MPA, (2nd row sixth from left), who was the keynote speaker at St. Mark A.M.E. Church on March 15 for "Creating Connections: Partners in Hope," a workshop and luncheon for families impacted by dementia. The event was presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, Wisconsin … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Association of Southeast WI hosts ‘Creating Connections: Partners in Hope’
Who is George Gerharz? Gone, but never forgotten
By: Jim Smith and Marchelle Odom When asked who his dad was, we received an entire background on this man of distinction. Matt Gerharz exclaimed, “I never got to give my dad's eulogy, so this is harder than I thought”. The “this” is his recollection of who his dad was as a person who consistently hoped. He reminded us that his dad would be touched by the sentiments of … [Read more...] about Who is George Gerharz? Gone, but never forgotten