Milwaukee activist Sachin Chheda was chosen to lead the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County during the local Party’s biennial officer elections last Monday night, Nov. 23. Chheda, a former aide to … [Read more...]
State expands H1N1 Vaccine Group
Healthy school age children and young adults added back into target group The Department of Health Services (DHS) announced this week that it is expanding the H1N1 vaccination group to include … [Read more...]
2009 Holiday Parade in Milwaukee
Photo by Harry Kemp The 2009 Holiday Parade made its way down Wisconsin Ave. here in Milwaukee last weekend. Thousands of attendees watched floats, marching bands from area high schools, radio and … [Read more...]
NAACP raises concerns over BadgerCare changes
Jerry Ann Hamilton, president of the Milwaukee Branch of the NAACP, echoed concerns raised by state legislators over a change to the BadgerCare program in Southeast Wisconsin in an open letter to … [Read more...]
The Milwaukee Fire Department now joins the Milwaukee Police Department in Fire Investigation
A task force is formed between MFD & MPD, ATF, the State Fire Marshal, and the Milwaukee County District Attorney's office This week, the Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD), in collaboration with … [Read more...]
Marquette College of Engineering Outreach offers seven new programs for children in summer 2009 academies
Children between the ages of 6 and 18 are invited to participate in Marquette University's annual summer Engineering Academy. Seven new programs are being added, in addition to the popular programs … [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...]