Representatives of Freshwater for Life Action Coalition (FLAC) urged residents attending a recent public meeting to purchase certified water filters to protect against lead-tainted drinking water.
Health and Wellness
Teens Grow Greens members pitch product ideas to business leaders
The high school students participating in Teens Grow Greens spent eight weeks working on business skills and developing a business plan for an original product.
More than 1,000 run to preserve Hank Aaron State Trail
Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail hosted its 17th annual 5K run and walk, with more than 1,000 people participating. For one runner, it was the 753rd race of his life.
New asthma research to measure effect of in-home education
A five-year research study conducted in the homes of children with uncontrolled asthma seeks to better understand the effects of chemical irritants, asthma education and genetics in controlling the disease.
Community involvement helps reduce pregnancy among teen girls
PEARLS for Teen Girls, funded by United Way, is helping decrease the birth rate for teen girls through educational programs about pregnancy prevention. In the last 10 years the birth rate for Hispanic and black teen girls has decreased by almost half.
Harambee woman turns devastating loss of baby into fight against infant mortality
Tonda Thompson helped create the 5k HaRUNbee Walk/Run, to be held Saturday, Aug. 6, in Harambee to raise awareness about reducing infant mortality.
Milwaukee employs new methods to combat food deserts
Milwaukee County has adopted the SEED initiative, which employs mobile markets, community gardens and food preservation to address the issues of hunger and urban food deserts.
Second annual Ciclovía brings Milwaukeeans together on bikes
Milwaukee hosted the second annual Ciclovía Sunday on S. Cesar Chavez Drive. The city closed the street to automobiles from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
That Salsa Lady expands urban ranch with helping hand from neighbors
Angela Moragne, founder of That Salsa Lady, created an urban ranch in her backyard for other food businesses to grow their plants.
Nursing is family affair at Aurora Sinai Medical Center
A mother, daughter and her husband work together as emergency room nurses at Aurora Sinai Medical Center. They say the unusual situation has many benefits.
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