Author: Staff

During the recent National Prevention Week, Hayat Pharmacy announced that it would be the first pharmacy chain in the Milwaukee area to place drop boxes for unused medicines at each of its locations. National Prevention Week is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness and action around substance abuse and mental health issues. Hayat has ten pharmacy locations in the Milwaukee area, eight in the city of Milwaukee, one in Greenfield and one in Campbellsport. “Hayat Pharmacy was the first pharmacy company in the Milwaukee area to have a drop box for unused medicine. They are so...

The City of Milwaukee Arts Board (MAB) recently approved $227,500 in grants, ranging from $3,500 to $7,000, to be awarded between 35 local nonprofit arts organizations. At its May meeting, the MAB considered the recommendations of a seven-member citizen review panel and approved the grants, which require a dollar-for-dollar cash match from other sources. The combined budgets of the 35 selected projects this year totals more than $2.6 million. “The Milwaukee arts community continues to reach into more neighborhoods throughout the city,” said Ald. Michael Murphy, Milwaukee Arts Board Chair. “We’re pleased to be able to support their efforts.”...

A proposal that would allow donations to be collected at General Mitchell International Airport (GMIA) to aid in Milwaukee County’s fight against homelessness received unanimous support from a County Board committee on May 14. The measure would modify ordinance language that prevents solicitation near security checkpoints at Mitchell Airport. It would allow the County to install collection boxes in support of the Housing Division’s Housing First Initiative, a program that recognizes housing as the first step toward stabilization. The Housing First Initiative offers stable living conditions, along with other vital services that range from rehabilitation and counseling to job...

The Milwaukee Area Technical College officially launched the “MATC Promise for Adults” on May 17, offering free tuition for eligible students to finish their associate degrees at MATC. The new program is an expansion of MATC’s first-in-the-state Promise program, which assists new high school graduates. Announced in 2015, the high school Promise program has the same goals of ensuring college access to students who never thought they could afford it. “We are offering this program in direct response to the urgent needs of our community – where area employers are desperate to fill the middle-skill jobs, while at the...

Milwaukee will finally get a riverfront taxi service starting May 19, utilizing the waterways that were used as the city’s original transit network. Milwaukee’s Water Taxi service will start operation on the Milwaukee River and its connecting outlets. Water Taxi MKE will provide rides by boat from river bars, public docks, and apartments on the water. The Water Taxi MKE capacity is currently limited to six passengers at a time per Coast Guard regulations. Passengers will be picked up and can drink, play their own music, and see the city from the water while exploring Milwaukee. Customers can text...