Organ donor. Education champion. Spiritual leader. Healthcare advocate. The accomplishments of our Top 10 superheroes truly are heroic. The Milwaukee Press Club is thrilled to unveil the results of our superhero search, as part of the Milwaukee City Birthday Party.
Individuals and organizations are invited to submit news releases, short articles and photos about their issues and events.
Augustine Prep: The school changing educational expectations
This summer will mark the grand opening of a school that looks to increase expectations and change the way we educate our children.
Nationally-known peace activist Erica Ford to appear at public, free session on Friday
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs is encouraging community members to attend a free and public event on Friday (January 6) featuring nationally-recognized peace activist and social entrepreneur Erica Ford of New York City. The after work session featuring Ms. Ford will be at Render, a new tech start up located at 2209 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Nonprofit professionals organization announces scholarship opportunity for emerging leaders pursuing graduate degrees
In order to encourage nonprofit professionals to pursue advanced degrees and commemorate the life of former board member, Ilona Nicole Gonzalez, The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) Greater Milwaukee Chapter has announced The Ilona Nicole Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Education.
The Rep raised $111,628 for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee with A Christmas Carol families program
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is a timeless tale of hope and redemption that has been a cornerstone of Milwaukee Repertory Theater for more than 40 years playing to 1.5 million people making it Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition.
Food Leader Program trains next wave of community leaders
Victory Garden Initiative announces an entirely unique learning and professional growth experience. The 2017 Food Leader Certificate Program begins January 28, 2017 and is an extensive certification program that equips emerging leaders with project management, community organization, and team leadership skills, all in the context of food system realities, growing nutritious, healthy food, and leading food projects in their communities. Registration is now open.
Milwaukee Public Schools move some schools to early start calendar in 2017
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted unanimously to move all secondary schools, International Baccalaureate schools and year-round schools to an early start on August 14, 2017 at Thursday’s meeting.
StartSmart now helping Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs
StartSmart, the online tool to guide Milwaukee-based entrepreneurs launching new enterprises, is now active on the City of Milwaukee’s website in both English and Spanish.
Milwaukee Public Library Martin Luther King branch redevelopment moves ahead
Milwaukee Public Library Board of Trustees last night selected Young Development to lead a new mixed-use project to replace the current Martin Luther King Library at 310 W. Locust Street. In his 2014 budget, Mayor Tom Barrett prioritized redevelopment of the library branch system in a multi-year building and renovation program with an investment of $21.5 million over five to seven years. The project calls for rebuilding four branches – Forest Home (which will be replaced by the new Mitchell Street branch in 2017), Mill Road, Capitol and Martin Luther King. The four branches scheduled for rebuilding will be redeveloped as part of mixed-use projects – a more affordable approach.
Key MLK Library presentations today
Representatives from the development teams for the three proposals for the future development of the Martin Luther King Branch Library will make presentations at 4:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, December 20) at the MLK Branch Library, 310 W. Locust St.
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