A program that helps the homebound remain in their own homes has celebrated 35 years of service. The Senior Companions Program of the Social Development Commission (SDC) celebrated its 35th … [Read more...]
Student parents succeeding at UWM
The University of Wisconsin– Milwaukee’s Life Impact Program, which provides financial and academic support for student parents, is making a difference in many lives. For Yeni Salgado, the Life … [Read more...]
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Here’s the Formula. What’s the Solution?
November 2009 Column By Don Sykes, President/CEO of Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board www.milwaukeewib.org Let’s start with what we already know: Like many other major cities, Milwaukee … [Read more...]
Basketball star shares his battle with asthma
One on one with Tyson Chandler By Frederick Dakarai Tyson Chandler and the Charlotte Bobcats came to town Nov. 18 to get smashed by Brandon Jennings and the Milwaukee Bucks, however besides … [Read more...]
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Legislatively Speaking
By Senator Lena Taylor KRM: Legislature votes to create new transportation package For too long the issue of transit has not been adequately addressed. On May 1, 2009 my colleagues in the state … [Read more...]
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Show us the money
By Henry Hamilton III The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is designed to improve employment, grow the economy, and strengthen the nation's infrastructure. Wisconsin's share of the 787 … [Read more...]
Potawatomi Bingo Casino sponsorship helps problem gamblers in Wisconsin
Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Milwaukee, has given a $50,000 sponsorship to the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling (WCPG) to support the statewide organization's Helpline and the training programs it … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Fire and Police Academy Volunteer Respite Event
A Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD) Paramedic Lieutenant, Joshua Parish, helps a child escape the Mobile Survive Alive House as it fills with theatre smoke as part of a fire simulation. Approximately … [Read more...]