By Karen Stokes Bader Philanthropies, one of Southeastern Wisconsin’s top five foundations, is celebrating its 30th anniversary and its work to improve the lives of people in Milwaukee, the State of Wisconsin and abroad. In its 30 years of service, Bader Philanthropies has provided more than $426 million in support of a wide variety of […]
Milwaukee Receives $42 Million Loan To Reduce Flood Risk and Create Jobs
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Milwaukee is a city filled with historical and aging elements from its building to its infrastructures. While historical landmarks can add a bit of charm, an aging infrastructure such as its water system, is more likely to cause damage. But a recent announcement could change that. Earlier this week, the United States […]
‘No Matter What, You Can’t stop’: Milwaukeeans Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always a busy day in Milwaukee. For many, it is a day of reflection and celebration, a time to look back on what has been achieved, while acknowledging the work that still needs to be done. This year’s celebration included the renaming the remainder of North […]
Representation Matters: BP Gas Station Passes Ownership from One Black Female Entrepreneur to Another
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz A lot of people believe that people’s lives have seasons, Diane Stowers is one of them. For 31 years, she owned and operated the BP Gas Station located at 807 W. Atkinson Ave. And while her season as owner has come to an end, her season of mentor has just begun. Stowers […]
Milwaukee Swears in New Mayor Cavalier Johnson
By Milwaukee Courier Staff At a socially distanced event at Bay View High School, Cavalier Johnson was sworn in as Milwaukee’s new mayor last Thursday, Dec. 23. Johnson used his inaugural speech to describe his childhood, growing up in the 53206 ZIP code and attending six different MPS elementary schools, his 20 years of service, […]
‘Lifesaving, Life-Sustaining and Life-Restoring’: Repairers of the Breach Celebrates 30 Years of Serving Homeless Residents
By PrincessSafiya Byers Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. The Rev James West, the executive director of Repairers of the Breach, spent three months trying to lose 30 pounds — a pound […]
Mayor Barrett To Be Next Ambassador to Luxembourg
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Mayor Tom Barrett is officially going to Luxembourg. The U.S. Senate confirmed his nomination to be the ambassador to Luxembourg on Thursday, Dec. 16. “I feel unbelievably honored to have served this community for nearly 18 years as mayor,” Barrett said during a press conference on Thursday, Dec. 16. “As I often […]
OPINION: Wisconsin’s Report Cards for Schools are Bending the Truth
By Isral DeBruin, Colleston Morgan and Spencer Schien This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Editor’s note: Have something on your mind? “Community Voices” is the place to let Milwaukee hear what you have to say. To […]
‘These Deaths Only Tell Part of the Story’: County Leaders Sign Opioid Settlement Agreement
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Over 500 people in Milwaukee County have died from opioid overdoses this year, and there are still a few days left to go. “Here are the facts,” Margaret Daun, the Milwaukee County corporation counsel, said during a press conference. “In 2002, Milwaukee County recorded 83 related to opioid abuse. This year, we […]
City Struggles to Find Solutions to Slow the High Pace of Drug Overdose Deaths
By Edgar Mendez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Rafael Mercado works on the front lines of the city’s battle against drug overdoses. And he’s not happy with what he’s seeing. “This […]
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