On Thursday, July 14, 2002, The City of Milwaukee Office of Workforce Development hosted "Drive-Thru Job Fairs" on Milwaukee's North, Northwest and South Sides for local job and skill seekers looking for immediate employment opportunities. The North Side job fair took place at Employ Milwaukee, 2342 N. 27th St.; the Northwest side fair took place at Ross Innovative Employment … [Read more...] about Drive-thru job fairs bringing opportunity to the community
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The Esquires II perform at Summer Sounds
On Thursday, July 14, 2022, the Uihlein Soccer Park Summer Sounds featured Esquires II, the children of the famous Milwaukee group “Esquires”. The Esquires II performed songs from the Temptations, Aretha Franklin, the Stylistics, the Rolling Stones, and others. The group ended with their family’s #1 Hit Song “Get On Up”. On August 25, 2022, the Esquires II will be … [Read more...] about The Esquires II perform at Summer Sounds
Interview: Gary Foote
Milwaukee’s own bassist, songwriter and composer Gary Foote was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI, on 10th and Capitol Dr., and attended St. Philip’s Lutheran School. He graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran High School, Class of 1980. After an early high school graduation, he received a full scholarship to Florida State University where his roommate was Marcus Roberts, the pianist … [Read more...] about Interview: Gary Foote
MENTOR Greater Milwaukee hosts first meeting
On Thursday, July 7, 2022, MENTOR Greater Milwaukee (MGM) held their first mentor meeting with their Youth Ambassadors at Sam's Place Jazz Cafe, 3338 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. All the young men in attendance are students associated with the Department of Black and Latino Male Achievement Program with Milwaukee Public School (MPS). They are also summer employees … [Read more...] about MENTOR Greater Milwaukee hosts first meeting
Community remembers legendary basketball player George Thompson
On June 28, 2022, Marquette University and the family of the late George Thompson (inset) held a special memorial service for the legendary Marquette University basketball player at the Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago St. George was not only the alltime leading scorer of Marquette University for several years – when you could only play 3 years on varsity – but was also … [Read more...] about Community remembers legendary basketball player George Thompson
Paradise Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services assumes ownership of Leon L. Williamson Funeral Home
Move continues legacy of minority-owned family business Seeking to expand its commitment to provide the death care experience with new traditions in Milwaukee and continue a legacy of service, Paradise Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services has assumed ownership of the Leon L. Williamson Funeral Home, Paradise Memorial owners Mr. Marcel A. Clarke and Dr. … [Read more...] about Paradise Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services assumes ownership of Leon L. Williamson Funeral Home
Construction commences on ThriveOn building on historic King Drive
On Thursday, June 30, 2022, construction began on ThriveOn, a collaboration between Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF), the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Royal Capital Group (RCG). The collaborative is dedicated to eliminating racial, health, economic and social disparities in Milwaukee by making generational investments in the well-being of its communities. As … [Read more...] about Construction commences on ThriveOn building on historic King Drive
Northcott Neighborhood House hosts Summer Blues and Jazz concert series kick-off
On Saturday, July 2, 2022, Northcott Neighborhood House hosted the kick-off to their summer concert series, " Culture Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Summer Blues & Jazz Concert Series," at Bernice and Clinton Rose Park. The summer concert series features local and national talent. Pictured at the event are (top photo, from left) WNOV Sales Manager Doug Kelly; Northcott … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House hosts Summer Blues and Jazz concert series kick-off
Summerfest returns with three-weekend format and major acts
Summerfest returned this summer with an expanded line-up of performers and an extended format. Following their post-pandemic format from last year, Summerfest took place over 3 weekends rather than the traditional two. This not only allowed Summerfest to pack the event with more entertainers but also clean the Henry Maier Festival Park and restock food venues. Some of the … [Read more...] about Summerfest returns with three-weekend format and major acts
Overall crime rate in Milwaukee has decreased 8 percent, according to police
Chief Jeffrey Norman and Mayor Cavalier Johnson provided a mid-year crime report that indicates that the overall crime rate in 2022 has decreased by 8 percent compared to 2021. “While we should all be encouraged by the decreases we have seen in several crime categories, we need to work as hard as ever to continue to address the violent crime, reckless driving and auto theft … [Read more...] about Overall crime rate in Milwaukee has decreased 8 percent, according to police