The 100 diverse books PBS used to inspire a national conversation on the power of reading
“The Great American Read,” hosted by television personality and journalist Meredith Vieira, recently premiered its initial two-hour episode, introducing viewers to the full list of America’s 100 favorite novels. The eight-part PBS television series was designed to...
When fair housing fails to add up: The mathematical summary for 200 Nights of Freedom
Let’s think of it as an addition problem. What is the sum of Milwaukee’s 200 consecutive nights of marching in 1967-68 for fair housing, plus 50 years plus the 200 Nights of Freedom events of the 2017-18 March On Milwaukee 50th anniversary? That should be easy. 200 +...
Heal the Hood block party series works to build a stronger community for 7th year
The seventh annual Heal the Hood block party was held next to Clinton Rose Park in the Harambee neighborhood of Milwaukee on May 26, attracting hundreds of area residents to the community gathering and resource fair. Founded by Ajamou Butler, Heal the Hood MKE holds...
MCTS extends PurpleLine for direct bus service to Oak Creek’s IKEA
Workers and shoppers have a new option for traveling to the recently-opened IKEA store in Oak Creek, riding on the bus. Starting June 3, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) PurpleLine (27th Street) will begin seven day a week service to IKEA, with an extension...
Backpacks among restricted items in new Summerfest security policy
Summerfest will be implementing enhancements to its security measures, in line with other major venues and stadiums around the country, for the safety of all visitors. The most significant change is the prohibition of backpacks of any size on the festival grounds. The...
$25M capital campaign plans to transform Milwaukee County Zoo over the next 25 years
The Zoological Society of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee County Zoo announced a capital campaign to the public on May 24, as part of a plan to help reimagine the Zoo over the next quarter century. The first phase of the Window to the Wild campaign will support the new...
New State tax credit law to help finance local affordable housing developments
Act 176 was signed into law on May 17, establishing a Wisconsin housing tax credit program that provides a tax incentive for private investment in the development or rehabilitation of affordable rental housing. As the sole administrator for federal housing tax credits...
Discovery World expansion gets further support with $600K in funding
The Northwestern Mutual Foundation recently announced a three-year commitment to Discovery World totaling $600,000. The funds will go toward strengthening Milwaukee as a tech hub, deepening community enhancement for residents and families in Northwestern Mutual’s...
Girl Scouts navigate cemetery labyrinth to plant American flags in honor of veterans
In preparation for the Memorial Day holiday on May 28, more than 150 Girl Scouts and family members from the Sun Lakes Council spent a day traversing nearly 200 acres of soggy grass to plant patriotic banners on the graves of veterans buried at Forest Home Cemetery....
Milwaukee Bucks leadership shows support for Sterling Brown over his abuse by police
STATEMENT FROM THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS ON STERLING BROWN The abuse and intimidation that Sterling experienced at the hands of Milwaukee Police was shameful and inexcusable. Sterling has our full support as he shares his story and takes action to provide accountability....
Hashim Zaibak: Expanding the dream of Dr. Carter to build healthy communities
Two men who were separated by age and place of birth, found a shared bond in their love of helping people, experience in the study of pharmacy, interest in herbal remedies, and finding themselves as outsiders who relocated to Milwaukee. Dr. Lester L. Carter, Jr. grew...
Disposal box program for medication helps fight opioid crisis while protecting Lake Michigan
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...
