By Hayley Crandall Lynden Sculpture Garden, 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd., is hosting monthly virtual bilingual story times. Children will learn about refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants through … [Read more...]
MPS, MATC and UWM Update on Meeting Student Needs in the Time of the Pandemic
By Hayley Crandall Milwaukee public school and colleges highlighted their continuous efforts to help COVID-19 impacted students during a virtual conference on Wednesday. Milwaukee Public … [Read more...]
Chocolate Store Hosting Political Poll Based on Chocolate Sales
By Hayley Crandall Ultimate Confections, a chocolate store on the outskirts of Milwaukee, is holding an election poll based on the sales of its themed chocolate items. The sale is running until … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Domestic Violence Report Shows Increasing Trend, Pandemic’s Conclusive Role Uncertain
By Hayley Crandall Domestic and intimate partner violence remains on the rise in Milwaukee, according to a report released this month from the Milwaukee Homicide Review Commission. Domestic … [Read more...]
Local Man Inspired to Create Blue Hats for Democrats
By Hayley Crandall After noticing people proudly wearing the bright red “Make America Great Again” baseball hats, Guy Fiorita realized they were so much more than just hats – they symbolized a … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Art Museum Celebrating Day of the Dead Virtually: Crafts, Stories, and More
By Hayley Crandall The year is almost over and we’re in the homestretch, which means festivities for all the holidays and celebrations are soon to be in full swing. The Milwaukee Art Museum is … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Election Commission Director Speaks on Election Safety, Preparations, and More
By Hayley Crandall Executive Director of the Milwaukee Election Commission, Claire Woodall-Vogg, discussed the upcoming general election, from safety to early voting changes, during the … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Urban League Roundtable Discusses Stress and More Effecting Women’s Health
By Hayley Crandall Milwaukee Urban League hosted a virtual roundtable Wednesday afternoon to discuss stress and various health disparities affecting Black women through various … [Read more...]
Community Farm Maneuvering Through the Pandemic: From Farmer’s Market to Harvest
By Hayley Crandall The 22nd annual South Shore Farmer’s market in South Shore Park is still in full swing, at least for a couple more weekends. The market brings various vendors and products … [Read more...]
Alverno College Launches Institute for Black Women
By Hayley Crandall Alverno College launched an academic and leadership program for Black women, the college announced in a press release on Wednesday. The Thea Bowman Institute for … [Read more...]