MADISON - Three peer reviewed studies of the state taxpayer-funded school voucher program in Milwaukee have recently been released (The budget issue paper that discusses these studies are at: … [Read more...]
Westlawn Gardens neighborhood recognized with major national award
The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee was awarded with the Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Award for Public Housing by The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition for its redevelopment project at … [Read more...]
Homeowner Bills of Rights emerge as remedies to foreclosure
By Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist A few days ago, HUD released data showing that more 620,000 troubled homeowners received more than $50 billion in principal reductions and savings. These actions … [Read more...]
SDC staff rebuild a home and a life
Volunteers from the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) Residential Services Program stepped forward to help an elderly homeowner. They took part in the Rebuilding Together Greater Milwaukee 2013 … [Read more...]
Kohl’s to fund field trips for Milwaukee-area schools
New program to provide $750,000 in grants for unique learning opportunities outside the classroom Kohl’s Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) has announced the launch of the Kohl’s Cares Field Trip Grant … [Read more...]
Djdade Denson heads to State Championship for USM for both triple jump and long jump competitions
A standout athlete as a sophomore at University School of Milwaukee (USM), Djdade Denson has continued to turn heads his junior year. He holds the school records in triple jump, the 100 meter dash, … [Read more...]
Dream killers
Pastor Williams St. Mark AME “A Church where you are welcome.” Early on in Joseph’s life, God gave him a dream. The narrative of his life, as described in Genesis, says that Joseph was … [Read more...]
Experts call federal budget argument against taking BadgerCare dollars false
On a media call this week state and national budget experts, including former chair of the US House Appropriations Committee Congressman Dave Obey, revealed that federal funding for Badger- Care is … [Read more...]
‘Fight Like A Girl’ event held to raise awareness for cancer research
‘Fight Like A Girl’ event was held recently to raise awareness for cancer research and generate revenue to support local advocacy awareness in the community. Local female celebrities like Alta … [Read more...]
Shoes find way to kids in need
By Sharon McGowan, Neigborhood News Service There is a happy ending for more than 1,000 pairs of children’s shoes that hung in the rotunda at City Hall for the past two months to raise … [Read more...]
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