On Sunday, May 11, 2025, Barbara Goodman celebrated a very special Mother's Day when she was reunited with her biological siblings including brother Kenneth Morse; and sisters Debra Brister and Jacqueline Blackwell. The Mother's Day reunion began a few years earlier during Thanksgiving, when in conversations with her granddaughter, LaToya Goodman, Barbara revealed that … [Read more...] about Barbara Goodman celebrates a very special Mother’s Day reunion
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There’s another phishing scam going around, Wisconsin DMV warns
There's another phishing scam going around that consumers should be aware of, according to the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). In this latest scam, scammers who are pretending to be from the DMV are sending texts that attempt to get people to click on fraudulent links, or reveal their personal information. Consumers should be on the lookout for texts that … [Read more...] about There’s another phishing scam going around, Wisconsin DMV warns
Local lawmakers push for sprinklers in apartments after weekend fires displaced 37
In less than 10 hours, two separate fires broke out at Milwaukee apartment buildings, both without sprinklers, leaving 37 people displaced and injuring a firefighter and a resident. Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski took to X (formally Twitter), saying, "We need to stop sacrificing SURVIVABILITY for AFFORDABILITY." It's a conversation that started when five people were … [Read more...] about Local lawmakers push for sprinklers in apartments after weekend fires displaced 37
The Milwaukee Brewers honor our service members with ‘Military Appreciation Day’
On Monday, May 26, 2025, the Milwaukee Brewers recognized the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes during their home game against the Boston Red Sox at American Family Field as part of their " Military Appreciation Day." The Brewers honored active-duty and veteran service men and women representing each of the six branches of the U.S. military. This special event was … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Brewers honor our service members with ‘Military Appreciation Day’
MATC graduates nearly 1,700 students at 2025 spring commencement
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) hosted its 2025 Spring Commencement at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. Nearly 1,700 students were eligible to receive associate degrees, technical diplomas, apprenticeship diplomas and adult high school diplomas. In addition, 28 candidates for graduation who have served in the U.S. military received red, white and … [Read more...] about MATC graduates nearly 1,700 students at 2025 spring commencement
Friends and family of Sade Robinson stand united for justice ahead of trial
More than a year after the death of 19-year-old Sade Robinson, the man accused of her murder, Maxwell Anderson, will stand trial this week in Milwaukee County. More than a year after the death of 19-year-old Sade Robinson, the man accused of her murder, Maxwell Anderson, will stand trial this week in Milwaukee County. Robinson, a criminal justice student at Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Friends and family of Sade Robinson stand united for justice ahead of trial
Milwaukee health officials push back on latest RFK comments about MPS lead crisis
Milwaukee's health department said Friday, May 23, 2025, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., "continues to misstate the facts" about an ongoing lead crisis in several of the city's public schools. Kennedy appeared on CNN Thursday night for an interview segment and was asked about the federal response to the findings of dangerously high lead levels in at least nine … [Read more...] about Milwaukee health officials push back on latest RFK comments about MPS lead crisis
Milwaukee Times, WGLB Radio hosts ‘Springtime Job and Resource Fair’
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, The Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper along with WGLB 1560 AM and 96.1 FM Radio hosted their first ever "Springtime Job and Resource Fair," at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 2829 N. Teutonia Ave. The resource fair offered information on banking and lending, health screenings, funeral planning, access to community resources, and job … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times, WGLB Radio hosts ‘Springtime Job and Resource Fair’
AKA’s tree planting and dedication ceremony honors legacy of beloved members
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter invited the community to gather in honor of environmental stewardship, remembrance, and renewal at a tree planting and dedication ceremony held at Havenwoods State Forest, located at 6141 N. Hopkins St. Hosted in one of Wisconsin’s most serene urban green spaces, this … [Read more...] about AKA’s tree planting and dedication ceremony honors legacy of beloved members
Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. hosts ‘Memorial Services and Merits and Awards Ceremony’
On Sunday, May 15, 2025, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Milwaukee Alpha Pi Chapter, celebrated a combined Memorial Services and Merits and Awards Ceremony. The event was held at Wisconsin African American Women's Center (WAAW), where founder Josephine Hill is associated with Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. For more than 80 years, Eta Phi Beta Sorority. … [Read more...] about Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. hosts ‘Memorial Services and Merits and Awards Ceremony’