On Tuesday, September 25, 2018, several Green Bay Packers players joined Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Mayor Tom Barrett, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, representatives from the Milwaukee Police Department and MKE Plays volunteers during a special playground build event. The build took place in the 3100 block of W. Galena St., at the site as part of the Packers’ 2018 … [Read more...] about Packers players take part in MKE Plays playground build
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UPS hiring more than 500 for holiday season in greater Milwaukee area
On September 24, 2018, UPS® announced that it expects to hire more than 500 seasonal employees in the Greater Milwaukee area to support the anticipated increase in package volume that will begin in November and continue through January 2019. Nationally, UPS expects to hire about 100,000 seasonal employees. “Every year, we deliver the holidays for millions of customers,” said … [Read more...] about UPS hiring more than 500 for holiday season in greater Milwaukee area
Goodwill hosts its first-ever Community Day at Retique
On Wednesday, September 12, 2018, Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc., hosted its first ever Community Day at its Retique store, 190 N. Broadway. Goodwill Community Day showcases the life-cycle of a donation and highlights how their retail store and donation centers sustain Goodwill's mission of creating local impact in the communities where they live, operate … [Read more...] about Goodwill hosts its first-ever Community Day at Retique
South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center presents SOWETO Gospel Choir
Songs of the Free: Celebrating the Centennial Of Nelson Mandela’s birth South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center is excited to present the inspiring SOWETO Gospel Choir on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. Hailing from the town of Soweto (South West Township), the birthplace of the South African democratic movement struggle for freedom, SOWETO Gospel Choir has thrilled … [Read more...] about South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center presents SOWETO Gospel Choir
Viola Davis says she regrets acting in “The Help”
Viola Davis might have gotten an Oscar nomination for 2012's The Help, but she says she regrets her role in the film. During a new interview with the New York Times, she admitted that she believes the film did not do justice to the stories of its black characters. "Have I ever done roles that I've regretted? I have, and The Help is on that list," Viola Davis told the New … [Read more...] about Viola Davis says she regrets acting in “The Help”
WRTP/Big Step hosts completion ceremony for MSSC safety courses
On Tuesday, September 4, 2018, WRTP/Big Step held a completion ceremony for their Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) safety courses at their building, 3841 W. Wisconsin Ave. This course emphasizes safety, fire extinguisher use, and wearing proper personal protective equipment such as eye and ear protection and hard hats. The students completed the MSSC safety … [Read more...] about WRTP/Big Step hosts completion ceremony for MSSC safety courses
United Way kicks off community campaign and debuts Johnson Controls Volunteer Center
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County’s campaign focuses on creating lasting change through fundraising and volunteer goals. For the first time, United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County kicked off their annual Community Campaign right at home at their Milwaukee offices. The event coincided with the grand opening of the Johnson Controls Volunteer … [Read more...] about United Way kicks off community campaign and debuts Johnson Controls Volunteer Center
African American Breastfeeding Network helps ‘Lift Up Every Baby!
On Saturday August 25.' 2018, the African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) hosted it 4th Annual Lift Up Every Baby! event at Parklawn YMCA, 4340 N. 46th St., in recognition of National Black Breastfeeding Awareness Week (August 25-31) and World Breastfeeding Awareness Month. This free community-wide event celebrated the benefits and wellness of breastfeeding and the … [Read more...] about African American Breastfeeding Network helps ‘Lift Up Every Baby!
Citywide cleanup held in memory of slain city inspector
Hundreds of volunteers spent the morning of Saturday, August 25, 2018 cleaning up trash as part of "Big Clean MKE," a citywide cleanup effort was a part of Hip Hop Week MKE. The event was in memory of Greg "Ziggy" Zyszkiewicz a city of Milwaukee inspector who was shot and killed while on the job in March 2017. "Greg loved his city, and I love this city, and I hear a lot … [Read more...] about Citywide cleanup held in memory of slain city inspector
Highlands At Riverwalk celebrates July and August Birthdays
On Thursday, August 16, 2018, Highlands At Riverwalk Senior Apartments, 10954 N. Cedarburg Rd., Mequon, hosted their bi-monthly birthday celebration for residents and their family and friends. This event celebrated all the residents that had a birthday in July and August; a total of 13 residents celebrated with fun, games, food, and fellowship. "Happy Birthday Highlands … [Read more...] about Highlands At Riverwalk celebrates July and August Birthdays