The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) was recently awarded funding from the American Heart Association (AHA) for a grant that aims to uncover why Black and African American women are disproportionately affected by cardiovascular complications after breast cancer, and what medical providers can do to affect, predict, and prevent vascular damage. “We don’t know what […]
The Waterway Restoration Partnership Launches a New One-Stop Shop Website
By Karen Stokes Waterway Restoration Partnership (WRP) recently introduced its new website, www.mkewaterwaypartners.org. This valuable one-stop website unites the WRP’s 15 partners, the work of the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern (AOC) and ongoing waterway projects. In the late 80’s, the Milwaukee Estuary along with the harbor and the rivers that feed it, became a […]
United in Faith Worldwide!
Jehovah’s Witnesses Hold Global Virtual Event in 240 Lands, 500+ Languages Breaking a century-old tradition, the largest convention organization in the world has moved its annual in-person event to a virtual format for the second time in as many years, canceling nearly 6,000 conventions in 240 lands. For more than 100 years, Wisconsin has experienced […]
MKE Urban Stables Provides Space for Healing and Community
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz If you’ve ever been downtown or at a neighborhood event, you may have noticed that the police officers in attendance are often accompanied by a horse or two. Seeing a horse in an urban setting can be a jarring and exciting experience and given recent developments, it might become a more common […]
Experian North America Launches Groundbreaking Initiative to Accelerate Financial Inclusion in Underserved Communities
Inclusion Forward – Experian Empowering Opportunities™ helps clients advance diversity goals by creating greater and more affordable credit access Leading information services company Experian today announced the launch of Inclusion Forward – Experian Empowering Opportunities™, a first-of-its-kind initiative to help clients identify and directly support underserved and vulnerable communities. Inclusion Forward™ harnesses Experian’s data, analytics […]
UPDATE: New Eviction Ban Expires in October. Here’s What You Need to Know to Keep a Roof Over Your Head.
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. Struggling renters got more time to work with their landlords this week thanks to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or […]
Milwaukee and the DNC: Will the City Put In a Bid to Host Again?
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz It’s hard to imagine that the Democratic National Convention took place a year ago. While Milwaukee was the designated host city, it didn’t necessarily reap the intended benefits. Conventions such as the DNC or RNC are a huge honor for the city chosen and they often impart an economic impact. Hotels and […]
Lace Up to do Your Part to End Alzheimer’s
By Karen Stokes Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is difficult and can be a tricky situation to navigate. Learning as much as you can about Alzheimer’s can be helpful. This disease touches many of your friends, family and people in your community. The Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter is shining a light on […]
New App Helps Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Overcome Employment Barriers
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. Two weeks after being released from federal prison and ready to start fresh, Ruben Gaona made it his goal to become a case […]
An Aging Workforce Population Doesn’t Have to be Aged Out
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz From executive directors to production managers – every person plays an essential role in helping to maintain the flow of a growing infrastructure. But manufacturing companies are facing an issue: the workforce population is aging and preparing for retirement, and no one is taking their place. Julie Davis is the senior director […]
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