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March 7th, 2026

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Elizabeth Coggs and Kathy White celebrate joint birthdays

On Saturday, December 4, 2021, former alderwoman and longtime community advocate Elizabeth Coggs and longtime friend Kathy White celebrated their birthdays together at On The Bayou restaurant, 2053 North Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. The birthday gals looked pretty in pink and celebrating with music, food, family and friends was the highlight of the evening. Also in … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Coggs and Kathy White celebrate joint birthdays

Head to Obama SCTE for Open Gym Basketball this winter

Spread the word - Milwaukee Recreation is offering Open Gym Basketball at Obama SCTE this winter! Community members between the ages of 17-29 are welcome to stop by Obama SCTE (5075 N Sherman Blvd.) for free pick-up basketball games on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-10 p.m. These sessions are already underway and open to the community. The winter Open Gym sessions run through … [Read more...] about Head to Obama SCTE for Open Gym Basketball this winter

Milwaukee Career & Employment Summit Thursday, November 11

During this uneven recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, jobseekers are in high demand by local employers. Yet many jobseekers with barriers to employment still are finding that it’s difficult to find a good job with a pathway to a solid career. The Milwaukee Career & Employment Summit, to be held on November 11, aims to connect jobseekers with up to 30 employers with … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Career & Employment Summit Thursday, November 11

‘Hamilton’ heralds Milwaukee live theater return

By Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times After a COVID-19 pandemic- enforced hiatus of more than 18 months from all things social and most things entertaining, live theater has returned to Milwaukee. And what a return it is. One of the most celebrated modern musicals – Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony, Grammy, Pulitzer and Kennedy Center Honors winning theatrical … [Read more...] about ‘Hamilton’ heralds Milwaukee live theater return

My Mama’s love shaped all our lives

By: Yvonne D. Greer Recently I joined my brother and sisters for a photo session with “My Mama,” Louise McKinnie, in celebration of our family’s longevity. We took pictures as a group and then each individually. As I looked at her, I realized that this one individual not only raised five of her own children as a single parent (mom and dad divorced when I was a young child), … [Read more...] about My Mama’s love shaped all our lives

Ten-digit dialing coming to 414 area code in Wisconsin

Requirement effective Oct. 24, 2021 Residents in the 414 area code in Wisconsin will be required to dial 10 digits (area code + phone number) for all local calls starting Oct. 24, 2021. On and after this date, local calls dialed with only seven digits may not be completed, and a recording may inform customers that your call cannot be completed as dialed. The recording will ask … [Read more...] about Ten-digit dialing coming to 414 area code in Wisconsin