The City of Milwaukee Office of Workforce Development held "Drive-Thru Job Fairs" on the north side and south side on Thursday, July 15, 2021, for Milwaukee job seekers looking for immediate employment opportunities. The job fair events were enthusiastically supported by Common Council members Chantia Lewis (9th District), José G. Pérez (12th District), and Russell W. … [Read more...] about City of Milwaukee Office of Workforce Development hosts ‘Drive-Thru Job Fairs’
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Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett nominated as United States Ambassador to Luxembourg
Longtime Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett was nominated as the new United States Ambassador to Luxembourg, the White House confirmed Wednesday, August 25, 2021. If Barrett is confirmed to the position, Milwaukee's city charter states Common Council President Cavalier Johnson would become acting mayor until a new mayor is voted into office. The U.S. Senate confirms … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett nominated as United States Ambassador to Luxembourg
Gov. Evers, DHS announce $5.7-million in funding for mental health emergency center in Milwaukee
Investment continues Administration's efforts to ensure state rebounds and recovers from the coronavirus pandemic On Tuesday, August 31, 2021, Gov. Tony Evers at a ceremony celebrating the completion of the new Mental Health Emergency Center announced $5.7-million in funding for the new center in Milwaukee. To support the Mental Health Emergency Center, Gov. Evers, together … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers, DHS announce $5.7-million in funding for mental health emergency center in Milwaukee
Hurricane Ida traps Louisianans, shatters the power grid
Rescuers set out in hundreds of boats and helicopters to reach people trapped by floodwaters Monday, August 30, 2021, and utility repair crews rushed in, after a furious Hurricane Ida swamped the Louisiana coast and ravaged the electrical grid in the sticky, late-summer heat. People living amid the maze of rivers and bayous along the state’s Gulf Coast retreated desperately … [Read more...] about Hurricane Ida traps Louisianans, shatters the power grid
Gov. Tony Evers announces first COVID-19 vaccine incentives
The governor said any Wisconsin resident who gets their first dose of the vaccine by Labor Day will receive $100. Gov. Tony Evers announced Wisconsin's first COVID-19 vaccine incentive program. He made the announcement at an event Monday, August 23, 2021 in Oshkosh. "As our kids start returning back to school, and with the delta variant spreading rapidly across the … [Read more...] about Gov. Tony Evers announces first COVID-19 vaccine incentives
Fellowship Open presents 21st Annual Fellowship Open Weekend
Thursday, August 19, 2021 through Sunday, August 22, 2021, was Fellowship Open Weekend. The highlight of the weekend was the annual charity golf tournament held at Silver Spring Country Club, N56W21318 Silver Spring Drive. After the tournament is a luncheon where guests, staff and golfers enjoyed lunch before listening to this year's Youth Awardees: Simba Soccer, Butler vs … [Read more...] about Fellowship Open presents 21st Annual Fellowship Open Weekend
Northwest Funeral Home hosts ‘Annual Back-to-School Book Bag Give-Away’
On Saturday, August 21, 2021, Northwest Funeral Chapel hosted its annual "Back-to-School Book Bag Give- A-Way," at the Northwest Family Activity and Event Center, 4034 West Good Hope Rd. This year the children not only received free back packs to start the new school year; there were also free school supplies, reading books, flu shots, COVID-19 vaccination, hair cuts, bikes, as … [Read more...] about Northwest Funeral Home hosts ‘Annual Back-to-School Book Bag Give-Away’
IPAMA celebrates grand opening
On Saturday, August 21, 2021, local leaders, religious leaders and members of the public gathered at the new location of the Institute for the Preservation of African American Music and Art (IPAMA); 3200 W. Hampton Ave. IPAMA provides an archival repository that displays the inventions, discoveries and accomplishment of African Americans from 1619 to the present. They provide … [Read more...] about IPAMA celebrates grand opening
Milwaukee Brewers introduce Giannis Antetokounmpo as new member of ownership group
As the Milwaukee Brewers continue to chase a National League Central Division title, the club added a world champion to its roster. At a press conference on Friday, August 20, 2021, at American Family Field, Brewers Chairman and Principal Owner Mark Attanasio introduced Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo as a new member of the team’s ownership group. “We are … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers introduce Giannis Antetokounmpo as new member of ownership group
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosts annual Luau Lullaby Community Baby Shower
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., is hosted a Luau Lullaby Community Baby Shower in honor of National Health Center Week on Friday, August 13, 2021. The shower took place at MLK Heritage Health Center, 2555 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Participants attended educational sessions on safe sleep, infant mortality, breastfeeding and more. There was also a … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosts annual Luau Lullaby Community Baby Shower