By Karen Stokes President Joe Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act on Tuesday, writing into law the $280 billion package that includes $52 billion in funding to boost U.S. domestic semiconductor … Read Full Article
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Don’t Look to California for Ideas on Addressing Homelessness
On Tuesday, August 9, Wellpoint Care Network Distributed Yard Signs At Milwaukee Police Department District 7’s National Night Out with Messages to Promote Safe Driving.
Federal Food Aid in Wisconsin has Evolved, but Users Still Face Decades-Old Barriers
UW Credit Union Distributes More Than $130,000 in Scholarships to UW System Students
It’s Time to Say Goodbye to the Former Northridge Mall
By LaKeshia N. Myers I, like most people who grew up on the far northwest side of Milwaukee, remember Northridge mall. It was a bustling place, full of stores and other shopping and entertainment. It was chic, and it was neatly positioned on … Read Full Article
WNOV 860 Relaunches Annual Community Resource Fair
WNOV 860 Milwaukee’s first black radio station broadcasting urban contemporary music and a variety of talk shows – is proud to announce the relaunch of their Annual Community Resource Fair, taking place at King Park on August 13th, 2022. The free … Read Full Article
‘Years in the Making’ – SNAP Doubled at Farmers Markets
Milwaukee Market Match program kicks off countywide on August 13. MILWAUKEE-Thanks to the joint efforts and advocacy of many, Milwaukee County allocated $1.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act Funds to the Milwaukee Market Match program. The launch … Read Full Article
Black and Hispanic Adults Faced Disparities in Initial Heart Attack Care
By Karen Stokes Recent research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, says differences in initial heart attack diagnosis and treatment were found among Black and Hispanic adults compared to white adults. “Physicians … Read Full Article
The 3rd Annual Milwaukee Black Theater Festival Shines a Spotlight on the Black family
By PrincessSafiya Byers This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. With the theme of “The Black … Read Full Article
Seniors Get Free, Delicious, Culturally Diverse Meals for Curbside Pickup from Local Favorites
Call 414-289-6995 to make a reservation! … Read Full Article
Our Values, Our Vote, Our Voice – President Biden is Fighting For Us!
Teaching Positions Open at Milwaukee Public Schools
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Always New – The Posters of Jules Chéret On View Now at the Milwaukee Art Museum
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Gas Prices Have Fallen for the Last Seven Weeks
By Karen Stokes If you’ve been to the gas pumps lately, you may have noticed a dip in gas prices. “Gas prices have been coming down. If you look at the national average data, they’ve come down 80 cents a gallon in the last seven weeks. The … Read Full Article
Senate Passes PACT Act, Expanding Health Care for Veterans
By Karen Stokes The Senate voted Tuesday night, August 2nd, to pass a bipartisan legislation to expand health care benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxins during their military service. The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson … Read Full Article
As Your Governor I’m Committed to Educating Our Kids
By Governor Tony Evers I’ve spent most of my life working in education, and making sure Wisconsin schools are the best in the nation is one of the main reasons why I decided to run for office. Because nothing is more important than working … Read Full Article
Mock Chicken Legs: Don’t Take Them For Granted
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Recently, while preparing for my day, I was listening to local talk radio. The host was enthralled in a lofty debate with listeners and it was getting heated. As I tried to figure out the … Read Full Article
Get it, While the Getting Is Good: Student Loan Forgiveness
By LaKeshia N. Myers Student loan debt continues to be a hot topic among many Americans, especially millennials who on average, carry $32,000 in debt. Those who default on their student loans can be exempt from certain types of employment, … Read Full Article
Anna Maria Hodges is the Right Choice for Milwaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court
By Milwaukee Courier Staff On Tuesday, August 9, voters face a choice between public service and dirty politics in the race for Milwaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court. This important position manages a $42 million budget, nearly 300 … Read Full Article
Lt. Governor Candidate Martin Unveils Empowerment Agenda for Communities of Color
By Milwaukee Courier Staff Will Martin, candidate for Lt. Governor, has unveiled an Empowerment Agenda for revitalizing communities of color. Martin’s Empowerment Agenda focuses on addressing a wide array of the challenges confronting … Read Full Article
Notice of Partisan Primary and Special Election and Sample Ballot August 9, 2022
Notice of Partisan Primary and Special Election and Sample Ballot August 9, 2022 OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE: Notice is hereby given of a partisan primary and special election to … Read Full Article
How One Program Gives New and Expecting Fathers the Tools They Need to Support Their Families
By Matt Martinez This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Angelo Jackson, a 21-year-old living on … Read Full Article
Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee Helps Residents Gain Pardons
By Edgar Mendez This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Veronda Jackson, 39, was on a plane … Read Full Article
4 Tips to Help Keep Children COVID-Free During the School Year
By Dena Vang Parents, caregivers, and educators have had vastly different experiences with COVID protocols over the course of the pandemic. With the 2022-2023 school year approaching and Omicron subvariants causing an increase in COVID cases, … Read Full Article
Two Years In, Milwaukee County’s ‘Right to Shelter’ Initiative Gets Mixed Reviews
By PrincessSafiya Byers This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. In 2020, the Milwaukee County … Read Full Article
The MKE Pad Masters Defend an Undefeated Season Going into the National Beat Battle Association’s Producer Bowl
By Dylan Deprey After a slow start to the National Beat Battle Association's 2021 season, the MKE Pad Masters team captain, Meccah Maloh knew he'd have to do his homework during the off-season. While the team of heavy hitters put up numbers later … Read Full Article
COVID Vaccines for the Youngest Among Us
By Josephine McNeal As of mid-June, children ages 6 months through 4 years can now get COVID vaccines. This authorization expands eligibility for the vaccines to nearly 20 million additional children. But there are concerns specific to Black … Read Full Article
Best Equipment for Hosting an Outdoor Photo Shoot
Summertime is a great time to focus your photography on outdoor events. Learn which props every photographer needs for their next outdoor shoot. Summer is the perfect time to take your camera outside and focus on your photography. The sun is … Read Full Article
The Four Types of Immigration Statuses in the US
It might surprise you to learn that there are four different types of immigration statuses in the United States. Keep reading for more on the key differences. The world has become a giant melting pot of dynamic families that cross many borders. It … Read Full Article