Major work being done on domestic, gender, and sexual violence legislation With news of a possibly record high number of domestic violence homicides for 2009 in Wisconsin, committees in the Senate … [Read more...]
Health official to focus on vaccinations
Minority groups 2-3 times more likely to be hospitalized with H1N1 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services kicked off National Influenza Vaccination Week this week by calling on local public … [Read more...]
Support from foundations helps non-profit to expand mission, control costs
Capital Campaign fuels relocation for Alzheimer’s Association The Alzheimer’s Association, Southeastern Wisconsin chapter, recently moved into a new home at 620 S 76th Street, Suite 160 in Milwaukee. … [Read more...]
More Wisconsin families than ever may qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit
More families than ever may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit this year, including those hit hard by tough economic times that can use a financial boost. IRS is organizing a special EITC … [Read more...]
Supervisor Michael Mayo expresses his condolences to Hilda and Willie Perkins, Sr.
(Photo by Harry Kemp) Supervisor Michael Mayo expresses his condolences to Hilda and Willie Perkins, Sr. during the memorial services held for their son, Willie Perkins Jr. who passed on Monday, Jan. … [Read more...]
DREAMGIRLS makes its debut in Milwaukee
The musical sensation DREAMGIRLS made its debut in Milwaukee this past week at The Marcus Center. The show runs from January 5-10, 2010. The top photo is part of the opening act of the show which … [Read more...]
Farewell to a trailblazer in fashion, philanthropy, publishing and the arts
Eunice W. Johnson, wife of the late John H. Johnson and co-founder of Johnson Publishing Company, Inc., died Jan. 3, 2010 at her home in Chicago. She was 93. A trailblazer in fashion, philanthropy and … [Read more...]
Now is the time to apply for Energy Assistance
There is no doubt that Wisconsin winter has settled in for the Milwaukee area. With the cold temperatures and biting wind comes soaring utility bills for many area residents. The Energy Assistance … [Read more...]
Walmart Foundation donates $30,000 to The Salvation Army of Greater Milwaukee
Walmart Foundation recently presented a $30,000 grant to The Salvation Army of Greater Milwaukee for its ‘Feed the Kids’ mobile summer meal program and ‘Toys for Tots’ at the Midtown Center location. … [Read more...]
Hearing Held on MPS Governance
by Lynda Jones At the urging of Milwaukee legislators, most notably State Representative Annette Polly Williams who has been an advocate for Milwaukee Public Schools for a long time, senators … [Read more...]
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