Milwaukee County Clerk Joe Czarnezki has ordered a special election to fill the vacancy in the office of County Executive created by the resignation of Scott Walker. “The special election will be … [Read more...]
Medicare general enrollment and general information
By Karyl Richson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Milwaukee, WI Need Medicare Part B? If you’re eligible, now is the time to sign up. The general enrollment period for Medicare Part B … [Read more...]
Mayor Tom Barrett talks recycling and waste reduction
City of Milwaukee ratepayers can save money by wasting less – recycling more Last week Mayor Tom Barrett and Santa Claus both paid a visit to the City of Milwaukee’s Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) … [Read more...]
New county-level analysis of Census Bureau data shows impact of recession on Milwaukee County
For many residents of Wisconsin and Milwaukee County, the recession has dealt a double blow. They have lost both their jobs and their health insurance. A new county-level analysis of U.S. Census … [Read more...]
WAATPN hosted community events to address tobacco disparities
Tobacco related statistics are available and staggering: An estimated 45,000 African Americans will die from smoking each year, according to the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, and young adults (ages … [Read more...]
Richards on Health Reform
Madison – Representative Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee), chairman of the Assembly Committee on Health and Healthcare Reform and member of the Joint Committee on Finance, appeared Monday, Dec. 27 on the … [Read more...]
Haiti earthquake, Obama Health Care Bill, deaths of rights warriors lead Top 10 Black Press Stories of 2010
By Hazel Trice Edney Trice Edney News Wire WASHINGTON (TEWire) - The catastrophic earthquake that killed more than 230,000 in Haiti last January, President Obama’s historic health care bill, and … [Read more...]
Local eye care specialists use latest advances to treat Glaucoma
By Cheryl L. Dejewski & Carolyn Vescio Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the U.S., especially for African- Americans. In fact, black Americans have a 6-8 times higher risk of … [Read more...]
Shirley Peavie celebrates 35 years of service working for the City of Milwaukee
Christmas Holiday Feast
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