Governor Jim Doyle this week presented Will Allen, CEO and founder of Growing PowerInc, with his National Governor’s Association Distinguished Service Award during an event at the organization’s urban … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Police receive defibrillator donation
Police officers are not only the first line of defense against crime, fear and disorder, they are often the first resort for those in medical distress. Milwaukee Police Chief Edward A. Flynn … [Read more...]
Senator Spencer Coggs To Run For Lieutenant Governor
Experience and dedication key to campaign Senator Spencer Coggs announced this week that he is officially a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin in 2010. “After speaking with many … [Read more...]
Food pantry joins fraternity and sorority for soup kitchen
By Nyerere C. Davidson ‘Tis the season to give to others – this holds true for the Healthy Holiday Soup Kitchen. Hosted by members of the Delta Kappa Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, … [Read more...]
Ald. Coggs wants to research project for the 6th District
A proposal to possibly locate Corinthian College in a building located at 1311 N. 6th St. in the 6th Aldermanic District may soon gain some measure of attention in the community. The college is … [Read more...]
Secret donor matches food guru’s gift
Will Allen issues challenge, gets anonymous donation Milwaukee’s foremost farmer, Will Allen of Growing Power, decided to make some hard-pressed households warmer for Christmas by personally … [Read more...]
Harvest of Hope annual dinner raises $15,000
Hupy & Abraham, S.C. donates $2,500 Attorney Michael F. Hupy, Senior Partner, Hupy & Abraham, S.C. presents a check to ReDonna Rodgers, Founder of The Center for Teaching … [Read more...]
Jennifer Jones Austin, activist, needs bone marrow donor
By Frederick Alexander Meade Community activist Jennifer Jones Austin is an accomplished attorney of nearly twenty years who has worked to secure greater measures of social and economic … [Read more...]
Meta House, Inc. receives grant from the Women’s Fund
Meta House received a $10,000 grant from the Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee, Inc. to offer the Women’s Advocacy Project. The program is designed to 1) reduce the social stigma attached to substance … [Read more...]
Improve your career prospects in the New Year
While no one can predict what will happen with the economy in the New Year, you can start 2010 with a solid plan to improve your career prospects significantly. All you have to do is enroll in one of … [Read more...]