By Ariele Vaccaro It’s not often that college students enjoy a meal for free. It’s even less often that students get to enjoy a meal for free, bought entirely by their college. Concordia … [Read more...]
COPD: What is it?
By Ariele Vaccaro and Edgar Mendez Some 24 million Americans are currently suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Another several million have it, but don’t know … [Read more...]
Salvation Army Seeking Volunteers for Milwaukee Tradition, Christmas Family Feast
By Ariele Vaccaro In 2012, Milwaukee’s Chef Gus Kelley decided that it would be his last year leading the kitchen during 1290 AM and The Salvation Army’s Christmas Family Feast. He was grappling … [Read more...]
Report Ranks Cities by Their Commitment to Improving Life for Black Men, Boys
By Ariele Vaccaro In a new report ranking 50 American cities’ by their commitment to and progress toward bettering the lives of Black men, Milwaukee came in at 16. The Campaign for Black Male … [Read more...]
Mayor Barrett Announces Run for Fourth Term in Office
By Ariele Vaccaro In an email to his supporters, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced on Tuesday that he will be running for a fourth term. So far, he’s faced with several challengers, … [Read more...]
Black Votes Matter: Local Political, Business Leaders Convene for the First Time
By Ariele Vaccaro In a spirit similar to that of the Black Lives Matter movement, several local business and political leaders are coming together to encourage people of color to vote smart … [Read more...]
Nate Hamilton and Several Others Arrested While Protesting at Christmas Tree Lighting, Released Next Morning
By Ariele Vaccaro “This season is a time for peace…” began Milwaukee County Health and Human Services Director H Colon to a crowd of Milwaukee residents during the 102nd Christmas Tree Lighting … [Read more...]
MAWIB & County Executive Chris Abele Unveil Program to Connect Workers with Training, Careers
By Ariele Vaccaro County Executive Chris Abele signed a proclamation for a new program that will offer job training, placement, and educational opportunities to those seeking to advance their … [Read more...]
860 WNOV Exclusive: County Executive Chris Abele Reflects on Term, Sets Sights on Future
By Ariele Vaccaro Continued from the Nov. 7 issue of the Milwaukee Courier: Chris Abele’s explanation for joining the 2011 race for Milwaukee County Executive is simple. “I love my … [Read more...]
#BlackOutUWM: UWM Students Show Support for University of Missouri During Rally
By Ariele Vaccaro To show solidarity with the students of the University of Missouri (UM), those at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) rallied in the campus’ student Union on Thursday … [Read more...]
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