Author: Correspondent

Milwaukee County is focusing on changing lives and strengthening communities with an innovative approach to youth justice. Called Project Rise, the collaborative, evidence-driven strategy has inspired several initiatives to transform the County’s approach to youth justice. This transformation ties in with Abele’s commitment to addressing racial equity issues, both within Milwaukee County government and throughout our community. As part of its individualized approach, Project Rise seeks to cut through perceptions that can lead to disparities in the treatment of youth of color within the justice system, and preserve the focus on their individual needs. “Building safer neighborhoods is always...

With the addition of two recent grants from the Brico Fund and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Schlitz Audubon Nature Center announced today that it has raised more than $500,000 for an extensive stormwater management project slated to break ground in mid-January 2019. Schlitz Audubon is located on the shore of Lake Michigan in northern Milwaukee County, and the Stormwater Wetlands & Ravine Restoration Project will dramatically reduce the impact extreme storms have on the 185-acre property, the lake, and the surrounding community. The project will also catalyze the Center’s efforts to educate the public on the importance...

WWBIC (The Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation) received recently that the organization has been awarded $1 million from the federal CDFI Fund. The award will allow the nonprofit serve more people with business and micro loan financial products and business assistance services. The growth ability will make an impact in Milwaukee, especially in lower-income urban and rural areas, as envisioned in WWBIC’s 2018-2021 Strategic Plan. “This award solidly confirms work WWBIC is doing to advance entrepreneurship for the most disadvantaged citizens of Milwaukee and Wisconsin,” said Wendy Baumann, WWBIC president and chief visionary operator. “We will continue to target...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM) announced on September 20 that Vincent Lyles has informed the BGCGM Board of Trustees of his resignation as the president and CEO. Lyles informed the Board of Trustees of his resignation now in order to allow the BGCGM time to begin its search for its new president and CEO. He will stay on to assist with transition planning through October 31. BGCGM is beginning a national search process for a new permanent president and CEO immediately. “It’s been a privilege to lead this amazing organization that impacts so many of Milwaukee’s...

One of the best places in America to study filmmaking is the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Peck School of the Arts. That is the takeaway from a survey of industry insiders published by “The Hollywood Reporter.” The news comes as the Peck School’s Department of Film, Video, Animation & New Genres adds a new bachelor of fine arts degree in animation and prepares for the forthcoming opening of a satellite film-department location in a state-of-the-arts creative hub opening in downtown Milwaukee next month. Top 25 film school The Peck School of the Arts film program was ranked No. 24 in...

Families across Milwaukee County can leave their cars, minivans, and SUVs at home on September 22, and step on the bus for the Milwaukee County Transit System’s “Take Your Kid on the Bus Day.” All children 11 and under ride for free on all MCTS routes that day. The special event also includes free stickers for young riders and deals and discounts at local attractions. “As adults we realize how important MCTS is to empowering people and strengthening our community but for children the bus is simply fun and exciting– that’s what Take Your Kid on the Bus Day...