Author: Staff

“The sooner we all can begin to realize that what we share, and what is similar, is greater than what’s not. The sooner we can all begin to embrace our similarities and truly begin to respect what’s different, that’s when things get easier.” – John McGivern Edward Morgan is a stage director who also writes and teaches his craft. His work or guidance has been performed at regional theatres, universities, and Public TV. On the roster of Fulbright Specialists, and a casting partner for Cirque du Soleil, Morgan recently toured India as an actor and director through the U.S....

This time of year is critical to The Salvation Army’s fundraising, because 35% of the income for the year is raised in November and December. The Red Kettle goal for this Christmas is $4 million and current donations total $1,805,835. This Christmas season has been very challenging. “Heavy snow followed by debilitating cold to be followed by more heavy snow is causing us to fall behind. Our bell ringers just cannot risk being out in the severe cold. Kettle contributors are rushing past the kettle to reach the warmth inside the stores. There are only seven bell ringing days...

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) awarded $585,000 in grants to five Milwaukee-based organizations. The grants will help provide assistance to minority-owned businesses throughout the state. Governor Walker announced the grants on December 14 at MARKETPLACE 2016, the 35th annual statewide conference for minority, woman, and veteran-owned businesses, held at the Potawatomi Hotel and Conference Center in Milwaukee. “These grants to the minority chambers of commerce across Wisconsin will enable them to provide a wide variety of much-needed services to businesses in the communities they serve,” Governor Walker said. “Whether it’s helping secure funding or providing mentorship or training,...