By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Alfonso Morales is no longer the chief of the police for the Milwaukee Police Department effective immediately. The decision was announced by the Fire and Police Commission on the evening of Thursday, Aug. 6. The commission demoted Morales to captain. The vote which cemented his fate was unanimous as was the vote […]
Hidden in Plain Sight? Black Female Activists Feel Left Out of BLM Movement
By Princess Safiya 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. After spending time in Minneapolis watching protests unfold after the death of George Floyd, Annia Leonard returned to Milwaukee prepared to join […]
Greater Milwaukee Foundation to Give $30 Million Over the Next Five Years
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When it comes to helping Milwaukee recover from this economic crisis and invest in the community, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation is among the organizations leading the way. Last month, the foundation announced its plan to dedicate $30 million to positive impact investments for the next five years. The $30 million is built […]
Gov. Evers Issues Executive Order Declaring Public Health Emergency and Requiring Face Coverings Statewide
Gov. Tony Evers today declared a Public Health Emergency and issued an Emergency Order requiring individuals to wear face coverings when indoors and not in a private residence, with some exceptions as clarified and defined in the order. The order is effective at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, and will expire on Monday, […]
Milwaukee Students Finalists in Regeneron Science Talent Search
By Hayley Crandall Nearly 2,000 high school seniors from all across America entered science projects to compete in the 79th Regeneron Science Talent Search. Forty made it to the finals — two of which call Milwaukee home. Amogh Bhatnagar, 18, from University School of Milwaukee and Jake Yasonik, 18, from Homestead High School were both […]
Milwaukee Youth Council Puts Focus on Mental Health Services
By Matt Martinez 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. Three nonprofits are one step closer to receiving funds to provide mental health services to youths after receiving a recommendation from the Milwaukee […]
Milwaukee County Honors BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month
By Karen Stokes July is BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) Mental Health Awareness Month. The Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division (BHD) are working to change structural inequities that exist within our systems and make services more accessible for everyone. BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month […]
U.S. Postal Service to Review Stamp Honoring Supremes Florence Ballard
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Supremes legend Mary Wilson is on a crusade that she hopes will end with the U.S. Postal Service commemorating her late bandmate and close friend Florence Ballard on a Forever Stamp. “I get so emotional when I speak about Flo,” said Wilson, who recently received a […]
2 Agencies Struggle to Meet Demand for Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program
By Princess Safiya 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. Here’s an update on what’s happening with the Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program, or WRAP, and the agencies tasked with implementing the program. […]
Seattle-Based Gene Juarez and Zenoti Unveil Touchless Technology Innovation
COVID-19: The catalyst for touchless retail technology innovation Salons and spas harness innovative touchless digital solutions to elevate post-COVID safety measures. Now more than ever, a healing spa treatment or salon service would be enormously appreciated as the world attempts to reorient and process COVID-19 related fears and anxieties. However, retail as we once knew […]
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