The MPS youth apprentice program offers teens the opportunity to work for pay at local companies, gaining experience and “filling a pipeline” for employers.
UnitedHealthcare fails city residents in need of addiction-related services, coalition charges
A new advocacy organization alleges that UnitedHealthcare is not meeting parity standards for mental health care in Milwaukee.
St. Marcus students reflect on ‘everyday heroes’ during 9/11 observance
St. Marcus Lutheran School students and teachers walked to a local fire station to commemorate 9/11. Every year, school leaders explain the importance of the day and teach students about “everyday heroes.”
Summit on Poverty takes hard look at forces that create poverty
Speakers at the Social Development Commission’s annual Summit on Poverty focused on the policies and systems that force people into poverty and keep them there.
Annual Silver City International Festival draws large crowds
A record crowd attended the sixth annual Silver City International Festival last weekend. The festival celebrated the neighborhood’s diversity with a wide variety of local artists, food vendors and other activities.
New African American Chamber of Commerce leaders build for the future
Under new leadership, the AACCW is focusing on helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses and expand their access to capital.
‘That’s What She Said’ podcast provides proud, black, female voices
Two Milwaukee natives, Shavonda Sisson and Tracey Corder, are hosts of the podcast “That’s What She Said,” where they discuss racial matters, sexuality, pop culture and local and national news.
Dream deferred? Determined DACA supporters rally on South Side
Thousands of people gathered Wednesday for a march and rally to support those who will be affected by the Trump administration’s decision to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Fondy Park to open Sept. 16 with all-day celebration
Fondy Farmers Market will celebrate its centennial by opening the new Fondy Park in Lindsay Heights on Sept. 16.
Food stamp enrollment numbers drop due to Walker policy, advocates say
Despite persistently high unemployment, more than 40,000 fewer people in Milwaukee County are receiving monthly food assistance because of Gov. Scott Walker’s decision not to renew time-limit waivers for able-bodied adults without dependents.
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