Photo by Yvonne Kemp On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, former Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper Publisher Lynda Jackson Conyers along with 30 friends and family celebrated her birthday at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant in Brookfield. But rather than gifts she asked all her guests to bring canned goods for MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary. The response was overwhelming; … [Read more...] about North Sunrise Rotary Club Helps Lynda Jackson Conyers Turn A Birthday Wish into A Reality
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Ribbon cutting marks the opening of another apartment development in Harambee neighborhood
On October 3, 2025, longtime community leader LaMarr Franklin started the first week of his 80s by cutting the ribbon on the new LaMarr Franklin Lofts, an affordable housing complex named in his honor at the corner of North King Drive and Dr. William Finlayson Street. “I am very proud and beyond words,” Franklin said at the ribbon cutting. “Thank you for this.” The $16.7 … [Read more...] about Ribbon cutting marks the opening of another apartment development in Harambee neighborhood
Solomon Kingston Coggs-Butler turns 16
Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones, and Steven Butler along with the Coggs, Butler, Young, and Jones families, celebrated the 16th birthday of Solomon Kingston Coggs-Butler on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. More than 100 family members and friends attended the celebration. As a member of Holy Redeemer Institutional COGIC, … [Read more...] about Solomon Kingston Coggs-Butler turns 16
Local photographer Kim Robinson celebrates ‘another trip around the sun’
On Saturday, July 5, 2025, Kim Robinson, a former police officer and forensics supervisor with the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD), celebrated his 68th birthday at home with family, friends, and members of the community. Some notable community leaders, including former Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Artison, Dennis Biddle, Reuben Harpole, and Linda Jackson Conyers, joined … [Read more...] about Local photographer Kim Robinson celebrates ‘another trip around the sun’
Celebrating 106th birthday milestone of Jessie Ruth McNeely-Wells
On Friday, June 27, 2025 Jessie Ruth McNeely-Wells celebrated her 106 birthday with friends and family at A Taste of Soul restaurant, located at 4706 W. Fond du Lac Ave. The celebration included words of appreciation from church, government and community leaders who have acknowledged and supported her over the years. The event also acknowledged the memory of one of Jessie's … [Read more...] about Celebrating 106th birthday milestone of Jessie Ruth McNeely-Wells
Prism Technical celebrates 30 years of impact
Prism Technical marked its 30th Anniversary with a celebration at American Family Field on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, honoring three decades of service in workforce development, public involvement, and social impact consulting. The event brought together local leaders, community partners, and clients to reflect on Prism’s legacy and its continued commitment to building … [Read more...] about Prism Technical celebrates 30 years of impact
Local photographer Kim Robinson celebrates ‘another trip around the sun’
On Saturday, July 5, 2025, Kim Robinson, former Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) Forensics Officer and local photographer, celebrated his 68th birthday with family members, friends and Kappa Alpha Psi® Fraternity brothers at his home in Sussex, WI. Community leaders, Reuben Harpole, Dennis Biddle and former Milwaukee Sheriff Richard Artison were in attendance. Local bands Joe … [Read more...] about Local photographer Kim Robinson celebrates ‘another trip around the sun’
Outreach Community Health Centers hosts a dinner detective event
On Thursday, June 26, 2025, Outreach Community Health Centers (OCHC) hosted a 'dinner and detective' event at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, 333 W. Kilbourn Ave. It was a night of mystery, intrigue, and philanthropy that made for an unforgettable evening, where solving the case meant making a difference in our community. This thrilling event immersed guests in an interactive … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Health Centers hosts a dinner detective event
Indaba Bandshell kicks off 2025 free summer musical concerts
On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, just under 200 people gathered at the Indaba Bandshell, where Esquires II kicked off the Indaba Nights free summer concert series at St. Ann Center’s Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave. In traditional African culture, Indaba refers to a gathering to resolve issues affecting the village, where each individual has a voice and where there is a common … [Read more...] about Indaba Bandshell kicks off 2025 free summer musical concerts
MATC graduation marks a milestone for one graduate and his life-long mentor
Saturday, May 17, 2025 was a pivotal occasion in the life of Michael Jefferson. He walked across the graduation stage for Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, earning a degree in Electronic Engineering. But his milestone is more than an academic achievement—it's the culmination of a journey marked by struggle, resilience, and unwavering … [Read more...] about MATC graduation marks a milestone for one graduate and his life-long mentor