As high heat indices are predicted for Saturday, July 18, the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is reminding community members to exercise caution. To prevent heat-related illness or death, the MHD advises citizens to take the following precautions recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Stay Cool Slow down. limit physical […]
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Milwaukee health advocates celebrate five years of smoke-free Wisconsin businesses, but challenges remain for Milwaukeeans
July 5th marked five years since Wisconsin became a smoke-free state! Throughout the month, Milwaukee’s tobacco prevention and control community is celebrating the law for creating safer indoor air-quality in bars and restaurants, healthier bartenders, lower smoking-rates, and even more smoke-free home rules, but also wants to raise awareness that the battle is not over […]
Neighborhood youth create Superhero Hide out for the neighborhood
Riverworks Development Corporation has partnered with Artists Working in Education, Inc. (A.W.E.) to engage neighborhood youth in transforming a Tot Lot into a superhero hide out. Youth have been working alongside A.W.E. Satellite Studio lead artist Jasmine West, assistant artists Michaela Murry and Kailee Evans, high school intern Nia Wilson, Riverworks Neighborhood Ambassadors and numerous […]
Milwaukee Y extends sign-up period for $5 swim lessons at five Milwaukee County Parks
The Milwaukee Y announced today that it has extended the sign-up period for its Milwaukee Swims program in partnership with the Milwaukee County Parks by two weeks in order to give more children and families access to its $5 swim lessons that are being offered at five parks this summer. As a result of positive […]
More hands-on outdoor experiences, AP camp, Italian camp, Tech camp among new MPS summer school programs
Milwaukee Public Schools’ Summer Academy program is expanding its “Summer Adventures,” outdoor experiences at community institutions that connect to classroom learning based on rigorous college- and career-ready standards. Summer Academy is MPS’ largest summer school program, providing K-8 students the chance to reinforce what they’ve learned in the previous and preview what they will learn […]
Bublr Bikes releases equity report, pledges to make bike share system accessible to all Milwaukeeans
As part of its commitment to making biking share accessible to all Milwaukeeans, Bublr Bikes issued a report Wednesday that will guide its efforts to remove barriers to use based on income levels and neighborhood. In releasing the report, Bublr Bikes announced several steps it has already taken and key recommendations for future actions. Nancy […]
Native Youth Empowerment Project kicking off
The Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc. (GLIIHC) is excited to announce the start-up of a native youth group entitled the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP). This new project will provide a unique opportunity for native youth, 11-19 years of age, to join together for fun, culture, education, leadership skills, and community involvement. Our native […]
Free MCTS bus rides tomorrow
All Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus rides are free for all riders on Monday, July 6, 2015. Monday is the first weekday since the conclusion of the drivers’ union strike that stranded tens of thousands of people who rely on MCTS to get to work, school, and doctor appointments. “Tomorrow’s day of free transit […]
Free, outdoor MSO concerts next salute to Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s centennial
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra will perform two free, outdoor concerts as the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s centennial Gifts to the Community continue into the summer months. While representing the Foundation’s June gift, the festive performances will occur in early July and help bring MSO music to the broader community. The signature event will be an Independence […]
Program aims to expand minority representation in commercial real estate
The Associates in Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) Program is an industry-supported initiative that recruits and retains minorities for professional careers in the field of commercial real estate. The ACRE program was created by Professor Mark Eppli and the Marquette University College of Business in 2005 and is now administered through LISC Milwaukee in partnership with […]
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