On Friday, October 9, 2020, the Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosted a voter registration event at their Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 W. Silver Spring Dr. Attendees could safely register to vote for the upcoming presidential election as well as receive a free COVID-19 safety kit containing hand sanitizer, facial tissues, masks and more. There was also … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. hosts voter registration event at Isaac Coggs Center
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Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. presents ‘Come Alive October 5’
On Monday, October 5, 2020, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosted "Come Alive October 5" at both their MLK Heritage Health Center, 2555 N. MLK Dr., and their Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 W. Silver Spring Dr. The event was held to get individuals to register to vote for the upcoming presidential election on November 3, 2020. During the event MHSI also handed out … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. presents ‘Come Alive October 5’
Brew City Cowboys presents ‘Keep Milwaukee Clean’
On Saturday, October 3, 2020 the Brew City Cowboys Resource Center, Inc. hosted its "Keep Milwaukee Clean Program Cookout," at Infinity Lounge, 4001 W. Fond du Lac Ave. The cook-out was a pre-event to help drum up volunteers for the clean-up happing on October 10. The cook-out featured free food including hot dogs, brats, chips and beverages, entertainment and some of the … [Read more...] about Brew City Cowboys presents ‘Keep Milwaukee Clean’
Sharp Literacy, Inc. unveils public mural celebrating diversity in historic Bronzeville
As part of SHARP Literacy's Summer Learning/Art on the Move program, the organization partnered with several Milwaukee-area schools and community learning centers to create a large-scale mural , "Our True Colors," which was unveiled in Milwaukee's historic Bronzeville on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Community artist Vedale Hill (top photo, right) led the remote-learning, … [Read more...] about Sharp Literacy, Inc. unveils public mural celebrating diversity in historic Bronzeville
‘Visual Vibes on Villard’ recognizes Milwaukee’s diverse art community
On Saturday, September 26, 2020, Villard Avenue BID #19 and Alderman Ashanti Hamilton (front row, second from left) invited residents to attend "Visual Vibes on Villard - Artist Appreciation," at the North Miilwaukee Art Haus, 5151 N. 35th Street. The event celebrated muralists Ammar Nsoroma, Teresa Sahar, Kevin Soens, Chacho Lopez, Byada Briona, and Chavez Conway who have … [Read more...] about ‘Visual Vibes on Villard’ recognizes Milwaukee’s diverse art community
Vernon Townsend celebrates his 100th birthday
On Wednesday, September 23, 2020, Vernon Townsend, one of Milwaukee's few remaining World War II veterans, celebrated his 100th birthday. Five generations of his family and friends gathered to wish him well for his 100 birthday with a surprise drive-by parade (due to social distancing). Happy Birthday Mr. Townsend! … [Read more...] about Vernon Townsend celebrates his 100th birthday
Hip Hop One Stop convenience shop celebrates grand opening
On Saturday, September 19, 2020, Hip Hop One Stop celebrated its grand opening at 7516 W. Appleton Avenue. The store, which is the vision of owner Rodney Fisher (photo, center), boasts a wide variety of apparel, snacks, groceries, cleaning products, classic bulk candy and much more. The grand opening included food, fun and much more. The store is open Tuesdays thru … [Read more...] about Hip Hop One Stop convenience shop celebrates grand opening
Hip Hop One Stop celebrates grand opening
On Saturday, September 19, 2020, Hip Hop One Stop celebrated its grand opening at 7516 W. Appleton Avenue. The store, which is the vision of owner Rodney Fisher (upper photo, center), boasts a wide variety of apparel, snacks, groceries, cleaning products, classic bulk candy and much more. The store is open Tuesdays thru Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. … [Read more...] about Hip Hop One Stop celebrates grand opening
Highway is dedicated to local Milwaukee advocate Jeannetta Simpson-Robinson
On Thursday, September 17, 2020, the family of Jeannetta Simpson- Robisnon, local community leaders and residents gathered for the dedication and sign unveiling of the Jeannetta Simpson- Robinson Memorial Highway, the stretch of I-43 between the North Avenue and Keefe/Atkinson Ave. interchanges. Ms. Simpson-Robinson died on October 9, 2008 at the age of 68. She was … [Read more...] about Highway is dedicated to local Milwaukee advocate Jeannetta Simpson-Robinson
UpStart Kitchen opens in 7th District
On Tuesday, September 15, 2020 Prism EDC was pleased to announce the opening of a new 7th District project, UpStart Kitchen. UpStart Kitchen is located at 4323 W. Fond du Lac Ave., and is an incubator for entrepreneurs who want to grow or start their own food-oriented business. The kitchen offers affordable, stateof- the-art, commercial kitchen space, including a large walk-in … [Read more...] about UpStart Kitchen opens in 7th District