Gov. Tony Evers signs stadium funding bill to keep Brewers in Milwaukee
Gov. Tony Evers signed a ballpark funding bill to help the Milwaukee Brewers repair their stadium over the next three decades. The state is estimated to contribute roughly $360- million over the course...
View ArticleMilwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents Holiday Jazz with Dee Alexander
On Saturday, December 2, 2023, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Bradley Symphony Center presented “Holiday Jazz With Dee Alexander.” This special one-night-only performance of “Chicago’s first lady of...
View ArticleNorthcott Neighborhood House hosts 3rd annual ‘Tis the Season Turkey Dinner...
“The Third Annual ‘Tis the Season Turkey Dinner Giveaway” blessed 1,000 families with a home-cooked meal from Daddy’s Soul Food & Grille on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at Northcott...
View ArticleStreet renamed to honor Rev. Claude Edwards, Faith Temple COGIC founder
On Friday, November 17, 2023, the family of the late Rev. Claude Edwards hosted a celebration in honor of the late pastor and founder of Faith Temple Church of God in Christ. He passed away in 2020 at...
View ArticleMilwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 14, 2023
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View ArticleThis Week In Black History – December 14, 2023
December 14, 1829 – John Mercer Langston, congressman and founder of Howard University Law Department, born. December 15, 1883 – William A. Hinton, first African American on Harvard Medical School...
View ArticleThree proven strategies to prevent holiday weight gain
For many, the holiday season is synonymous with weight gain. There are so many more opportunities for overindulgence in food and alcohol while enjoying the company of family and friends. Even the most...
View ArticleYou can be festive – and healthy
The end-of-year holidays, from Thanksgiving to the New Year, are a time of celebration. But they’re also notorious for excessive drinking. Whether you’re hosting a party, juggling invitations, leading...
View ArticleSiebert Lutheran Foundation implements new approach to philanthropy in Wisconsin
Thirty-one donors committed more than $182,000 in funding to 13 grantee partners at Siebert Lutheran Foundation’s fourth annual Collaborators’ Event on Nov. 9, 2023 at the Feeding America Eastern...
View ArticlePaying it forward: Outstanding technical diploma student ready to help others
Medical challenges compelled pharmacy technician graduate and Checota Scholar to go into healthcare Chardaye Hartz never got to celebrate Thanksgiving in 2021. Instead of devouring turkey, savoring pie...
View ArticleBucks’ Middleton and United Healthcare hand out new coats to MPS students at...
A kindergartner at Benjamin Franklin School stretched out his arms and said, “This is my favorite color!” He was trying on his new blue coat, one of the hundreds of coats given to Franklin students on...
View ArticleRosalynn Carter: Honoring a legacy
On November 28, 2023, the family of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter held a beautiful memorial service for her at the Glenn Memorial Church at Emory University. Guests included President Joe Biden and...
View ArticleMilwaukee Common Council orders DPW to pick up Christmas trees,reversing...
Public Works Committee called for a special meeting on Dec. 11 after the announcement by the Department of Public Works last week Milwaukee Common Council’s Public Works Committee ordered the city’s...
View ArticleMelanin Minded, LLC. hosts ‘2nd Annual Her Life and Music-Memories’
The 2nd Annual Melanin Minded, Her Life and Music Event-“Memories”, was held on Friday November 10, 2023 at Direct Supply’s Champions’ Hall, 7301 W. Champions’ Way. This event was created by Dr. Bashir...
View ArticleMATC graduates more than 740 students at winter commencement
On Sunday, December 10, 2023, Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) hosted its 2023 Winter Commencement at Fiserv Forum downtown. More than 740 students earned associate degrees, technical diplomas,...
View ArticleFall 2023 ‘Top Teens of America’ induction ceremoney
The Milwaukee Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction (TLOD) held its Fall 2023 Top Teens of America (TTA) induction on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at St. Mark AME Church, 1616 W. Atkinson Ave. Twenty young...
View ArticleMilwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 21, 2023
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View ArticleThis Week In Black History – December 21, 2023
December 21, 1911 – Baseball legend Josh Gibson born. December 22, 1943 – W.E. B. DuBois become the first African American elected to the National Institute of Arts and Letters. December 23, 1869 –...
View ArticleHeart attack deaths spike during the winter holidays
The American Heart Association urges people to be aware of and reduce risks for deadly ‘holiday heart attacks’ The winter holidays can turn deadly, as research shows that more people die from heart...
View ArticleAt the MPS Battle of the Drumlines,the Rufus King varsity drumline holds on...
The 21st annual Milwaukee Public Shool (MPS) Battle of the Drumlines had it all: high-energy performances; an enthusiastic crowd of all ages; finalists that included a first-year drumline; a nail-biter...
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