By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In 2017, the Hunger Task Force reported that approximately 43 percent of children in Milwaukee County received food stamps. It also noted that 28 percent of people, with … [Read more...]
Strauss Brands to Build New Facility in Milwaukee’s Century City
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In 1937, the Strauss Brands was established. Over the years it grew and currently boasts “four generations of authenticity.” Earlier this week, it was announced that … [Read more...]
Attorney Michael Hupy Announces Reward for Information on Drive By Shooter
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz On Saturday, Aug. 24, Quanita “Tay” Jackson, was helping out a basketball tournament at Moody Park, 2201 W. Auer Ave. The three v. three tournament was a community event … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Public Schools Launches Community Survey
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Earlier this week, Milwaukee Public Schools announced it was launching a community survey. The goal of the survey is to gather feedback from community members on what … [Read more...]
Black Male Educators and the Lack of Diversity in Classrooms
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Young people are often asked what they want to be when they grow up. While the answers range, the fact remains that its difficult for young people to envision themselves in a … [Read more...]
American Cancer Society Urges Adding HPV Vaccine to Back-to-School Checklist
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz As the end of summer draws near, most parents and children are equipped with a full list of necessary items for the upcoming school year. It’s usually around this time that a … [Read more...]
Agriculture Department Updates Guidelines To Determine If Students Are Eligible for Free Meals
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition service announced that updates were made to the income eligibility guidelines, which determine who is … [Read more...]
WAATPN Launches “No Singles/No Loosies” Campaign
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz For the past 17 years, Graciela Hernandez has owned Mi Pais, 1401 W. Greenfield Ave., a corner store, which sells liquor, groceries and cigarettes. As part of the store’s … [Read more...]
Hip-Hop in Milwaukee: 88Nine’s New Podcast Explores the History
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When was the first hip-hop song recorded in Milwaukee? That was the question a team at 88Nine Radio Milwaukee had earlier this year. As 88Nine dived into this journey, the … [Read more...]
Electric Scooters to Return to Milwaukee in a Pilot Program
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Last year, electric scooters were introduced into Milwaukee’s transportation system via the company Bird. However, the scooters, which were often left at random places, … [Read more...]
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