By Dylan Deprey In 1889, the Lion Store department store thrived on the corner of what is now Historic Mitchell Ave. and 10th St. A fire destroyed the building but like the mythological phoenix … [Read more...]
HaRUNbee 5K Inspired by High African American Infant Mortality Rates
By Mrinal Gokhale A few weeks ago, the United Way announced the first ever HaRUNbee 5K Run/Walk for Healthy Birth Outcomes. It will take place on Saturday, August 6 in Milwaukee’s Harambee … [Read more...]
President Obama Signs Senator Baldwin’s Bipartisan VA Reforms into Law
VA reforms from Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act become law Baldwin’s bipartisan VA reforms named for Wisconsin Marine will strengthen opioid prescribing guidelines, put in place … [Read more...]
Keep Cool, Milwaukee – Don’t Open Fire Hydrants
It is dangerous and against the law to open fire hydrants without permission -- no matter how hot the temperature. When hydrants are opened illegally, the water rushes out uncontrolled, causing … [Read more...]
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Announces 2016 Philanthropic 5 Award Winners
Community leaders honored for volunteerism and philanthropy Milwaukee – United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County has chosen five community leaders for their commitment to the Greater … [Read more...]
New Report Shows Stark Lending Disparities in Milwaukee
Washington, DC – Today, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) released an analysis of home purchase lending in Milwaukee, St. Louis, Minneapolis, and the surrounding areas. The analysis … [Read more...]
Knitters Erect Colorful Yarn Graffiti to Bring Greater Awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease
Exhibit at “The Blue” August 1 – September 30 Milwaukee, WI – More than 50 guerilla knitters from across metro Milwaukee have spent nearly seven months knitting and crocheting a unique display of … [Read more...]
Christmas in July – Salvation Army Volunteer Opportunities Now Open
Wauwatosa, WI - Online registration for Salvation Army Christmas volunteer opportunities is now open. To register to volunteer for Christmas Family Feast, the Prison Toy Program and Toy Shop visit … [Read more...]
Noted Cleric Dr. Jeremiah Wright to Key Note Community Brainstorming Dinner
The Reverend Jeremiah Wright, Jr. will be the featured speaker at the James Howard Baker Award Dinner on October 14, 2016. Dr. Wright served as pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago … [Read more...]
New Report Shows State and Local Government Spends More on Incarceration than Education
By Karen Stokes A new report from the U. S. Department of Education revealed that the majority of state and local governments are investing more money on prison than on education. The … [Read more...]
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