By Karen Stokes Early increases are being reported in seasonal flu activity. “We noticed a lot of the increases this winter because we haven’t had flu circulating the way it usually does … Read Full Article
Important Benefits of Retail Background Checks
When your stores recruit new employees, they should hire only the best they can find. Learn the important benefits of retail background checks. After being in the retail business for several years, you might be ready to hire new employees for … Read Full Article
Lucrative Ways To Enhance Your Commercial Property
The nicer your property is, the more likely it is that customers will visit your business. Check out these lucrative ways to enhance your commercial property. You’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but people passing by your business … Read Full Article
Ways To Help Prevent Flooding in Your Home
Flooding is something that most homeowners will deal with at some point in time. This article will explore ways to help prevent flooding in your home. Your home is an investment, and it’s necessary to keep it safe. Some disasters happen in nature … Read Full Article
$500,000 Cash Avalanche – 50 Winners Each Saturday December 1 to 24 at Potawatomi Hotel and Casino
Learn More at paysbig.com/coldcash Saturdays, you could play the Cash Avalanche game show for up to $10,000 in cash! All unclaimed prizes snowball into the December 24 Jackpot Drawing! … Read Full Article
Black & Diverse Business Showcase on Wednesday December 7
Register today www.twbcc.com to attend as a vendor, exhibitor, sponsor or an attendee of this very special business showcase. Wed Dec 7th 8am to 8pm The Wisconsin Center 400 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee, WI 53202 … Read Full Article
David Claerbout: The Close On View Now Through January 8 at Milwaukee Art Museum
Plan your visit at mam.org/the-close The Close, a new video the Belgium-based artist David Claerbout completed in 2022, will be presented at the Milwaukee Art Museum in November, marking the work’s premiere at a U.S. museum. … Read Full Article
What the Department of City Development Can Offer You
Forgivable loans for home repairs and rental rehabilitations Help with purchasing city-owned residential and commercial properties Small business assistance Neighborhood improvement resources … Read Full Article
You’re Invited! I-94 East-West Freeway Public Hearings on December 12 and 14
Dec 12 from 3pm to 7pm Tommy Thompson Youth Center, State Fair Park Dec 14 from 4pm to 7pm Marquette University High School … Read Full Article
Stress Can Have an Impact on Your Physical Health. Let Us Give You a NEW START
N.E.W. S.T.A.R.T. = Nutrition Exercise Water, Sunshine Temperance, Air, Rest, Trust Connect with a UniteWI community health worker today to learn more. 414-435-0506 www.weareunitewi.org … Read Full Article
HEMAD asks Men to Take a Stand Against Human Trafficking
By Karen Stokes Monday kicked off the fifth annual HEMAD campaign. HEMAD (Human trafficking Educators working with Men and boys to stand Against the Demand) asks men to take a public stand against human trafficking and the commercial sexual … Read Full Article
Be Grateful
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor There is an old gospel song by the iconic Walter Hawkins entitled “Be Grateful”. I remember hearing that song hummed over the years and being pulled in to the lyrics: God has not promised me … Read Full Article
Confused About Health Insurance? For Open Enrollment Period, you Need Someone Like Quentella Perry in Your Life
By Devin Blake 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. When it comes to health insurance, … Read Full Article
Anonymous Donor Gives $1 Million to Foundation for ThriveOn King Development
Milwaukee, WI-A $1 million gift to the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Greater Together Campaign toward the redevelopment of the historic ThriveOn King building shows how a transformational project driven by the community is also being supported by … Read Full Article
Black & Diverse Business Showcase on Wednesday December 7
Register today www.twbcc.com to attend as a vendor, exhibitor, sponsor or an attendee of this very special business showcase. Wed Dec 7th 8am to 8pm The Wisconsin Center 400 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee, WI 53202 … Read Full Article
Promoting Mental Health in the Black Community – Mary Ellen Strong Foundation
Providing Resources, Supporting Students, Healing the Healers - Donate Today! … Read Full Article
Stress Can Have an Impact on Your Physical Health. Let Us Give You a NEW START
N.E.W. S.T.A.R.T. = Nutrition Exercise Water, Sunshine Temperance, Air, Rest, Trust Connect with a UniteWI community health worker today to learn more. 414-435-0506 www.weareunitewi.org … Read Full Article
Home Buying and Fixing Loan Assistance
Call 262-896-8170 or email dnarus@waukeshacounty.gov http://wwww.homeconsortium.com … Read Full Article
Notice of Public Hearing
Social Development Commission Launching Research Project that Studies Structural Racism in Milwaukee
By Karen Stokes The Social Development Commission (SDC) is launching a research project through its newly formed Institute on Poverty and Structural Racism, that will examine the impact of structural racism on Milwaukee’s African American … Read Full Article
The Boldt Company Offers Program to Connect Students with Construction Apprenticeships
By Karen Stokes During National Apprenticeship Week, Boldt Company is reaching out to students who may be interested in a career in construction. Boldt’s Youth Apprenticeship Program allows high school students a chance to earn while they … Read Full Article
Senator Agard Voted by Colleagues to Serve as Senate Democratic Leader
MADISON- On November 15th, Senate Democrats unanimously voted for Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) to serve as Senate Democratic Leader. Senator Agard released the following statement: “I am deeply grateful that my colleagues have unanimously … Read Full Article
Every Day Is a Day of Thanksgiving
By LaKeshia N. Myers Everyday is a day of thanksgiving God’s been so good to me Everyday He’s blessing me Everyday is a day of thanksgiving Take the time to glorify the Lord today ~Dr. Charles G. Hayes, Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer The … Read Full Article
GOP Gaslights, While Biden-Harris Provide Solutions
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Now that the noise level has been turned down, voters are starting to realize they were sold a bill of goods. Many have been quick to note how quickly gas prices fell after Election Day. Within … Read Full Article