Central State University Marauders (vs Winston Salem State University) won the 2013 Fresh Coast Classic Basketball Championship at Wisconsin Lutheran College on November 30. ( photo by Pat A. Robinson) Central State University (Wilberforce, OH) basketball guard Masceo Harmon was being defended by Georgio Alexander during the 2013 November 29 Fresh Coast Classic Tournament held [...]

MADISON- This week, the Wisconsin State Assembly once again rejected efforts to improve affordable health coverage for Wisconsin families by approving Governor Walker’s proposal to delay implementing changes to BadgerCare, including Walker’s provision that would cut about 70,000 individuals off their existing coverage. This latest move to delay cuts instead of accepting Wisconsin’s share of [...]

Walmart Foundation also donates $1 million to The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. Walmart and The Salvation Army announced today the second annual Fill the Truck Toy Drive, which will bring hundreds of thousands of toys to children across the country. The toy drive kicks off on Nov. 29 and is part of Walmart’s long-standing [...]

By State Representative, Leon D. Young The Legislature was suddenly summoned back into Special Session earlier this week at the behest of Governor Scott Walker. To have Walker tell it, this was necessary in order to clean up the federal mess in Washington stemming from the bungled rollout of the Affordable Health Care Act. Walker, [...]

By Senator, Lena C. Taylor As we scramble around grocery stores and kitchens, finalizing the last minute details of the biggest dinner of the year, I wanted to take a moment to slow down. After all, Thanksgiving is about more than just turkey and sweet potato pie! At its heart, this holiday is about coming [...]

From Backpacks to Briefcases: By Vincent Lyles In 2002, Milwaukee held the second highest teen pregnancy rate for the top 50 American cities according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation. In early 2008, Mayor Tom Barrett, the City of Milwaukee Health Department, and the Center for Urban Population Health wanted to put a stop to [...]

NOTICE Milwaukee Public Schools is requesting quotations for Swimming Pool Equipment Purchase for South Division High School. Equipment/Material specifications, proposal requirements and guidelines may be obtained 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday from A/E Graphics, Inc.; 4075 North 124th Street, Brookfield, WI 53005; phone (262) 781-7744; fax (262) 781-4250. Call A/E Graphics, Inc. [...]

NOTICE Milwaukee Public Schools is requesting quotations for Domestic Water Heater Equipment Purchase for Parkside School @ Fritsche Complex. Equipment/Material specifications, proposal requirements and guidelines may be obtained 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday from A/E Graphics, Inc.; 4075 North 124th Street, Brookfield, WI 53005; phone (262) 781-7744; fax (262) 781-4250. Call A/E [...]

NOTICE Milwaukee Public Schools is requesting quotations for Swimming Pool Equipment Purchase for Gaenslen School. Equipment/Material specifications, proposal requirements and guidelines may be obtained 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday from A/E Graphics, Inc.; 4075 North 124th Street, Brookfield, WI 53005; phone (262) 781-7744; fax (262) 781-4250. Call A/E Graphics, Inc. for availability [...]

Milwaukee Public Schools is requesting quotations for 2014 Annual Boiler Purchase for: Division 1- South Division High School Division 2 – Parkside School Division 3 – Franklin School Division 4 – Keefe Avenue School Equipment/Material specifications, proposal requirements and guidelines may be obtained 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday from A/E Graphics, Inc.; [...]

On Friday Nov.22 at the Vel Phillips Juvenille Justice Center various families finalized their final adoption procedures at the “Milwaukee Adoption Day Celebration”. Pictured (L-R) Milwaukee County District Attorney: John T. Chisholm Son: Hakeem Carlos Scott, Father-Don Carlos Scott Jr., and Milwaukee Children’s Hospital-Community Service- Andrea Rivera de Vega Congratulations to all! Anyone interested in [...]