By Kathy Gaillard Brenda Brown is a CRA Loan Officer and Assistant Branch Manager at Great Midwest Bank. She is quick to tell you that the ‘CRA’ distinction is significant […]
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SIGNIFYIN’
Well, we have finally reached the Milwaukee political mountaintop, but there is no systemic transformation, unity of mankind, or pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. MKE now […]
I remember it as if it was yesterday. Football great O.J. Simpson’s death last week brought back images of his acquittal for murdering his ‘White’ wife. Then MCJ Managing […]
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Education
What’s the Cost of U.S. Student Debt?
By Selen Ozturk As nearly 45 million Americans and counting owe over $1.7 trillion in student debt, what’s the future of college affordability? Though the Biden administration has made historic […]
MPS’ Celebration of Scholars to be held at UW-Milwaukee
The MPS Foundation will recognize more than 25 extraordinary students by awarding them approximately $115,000 in scholarships during the district’s ‘Celebration of Scholars’ that will be held in the Grand […]
Health
Risk Factors for Physical Abuse in a Relationship
It isn’t always possible to tell whether physical abuse in a relationship might become a problem, but certain factors can increase the risk of intimate partner violence. Individual factors like […]
Milwaukee County Office of Equity Launches New Awards Program
Invitation to Nominate Those Who Are Creating Opportunities and Access for All to Thrive (MILWAUKEE) April 24, 2024 — The Milwaukee County Office of Equity invites the community to nominate […]
Economy
Brenda Brown—Making a Positive Difference Through Homeownership
By Kathy Gaillard Brenda Brown is a CRA Loan Officer and Assistant Branch Manager at Great Midwest Bank. She is quick to tell you that the ‘CRA’ distinction is significant […]
Vendors can apply to operate in the Capitol Drive Density- Limited Zone
The city License Division is now accepting applications for vendors looking to operate in the Capitol Drive Density-Limited Zone, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland said recently. A density-limited zone is an area […]
Arts & Entertainment
The Fresh Coast Jazz Festival announces search for Milwaukee’s best Jazz act
Fresh Coast Jazz Festival to be held August 22-24 at Pabst Theater The Fresh Coast Jazz Festival; Milwaukee’s only multi-day jazz festival featuring the world’s best contemporary jazz artists; is […]
President Biden Signs Legislation Banning TikTok
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia TikTok, the clock is ticking on the popular social media app’s existence in the United States. President Joe Biden signed […]
Local News
Vendors can apply to operate in the Capitol Drive Density- Limited Zone
The city License Division is now accepting applications for vendors looking to operate in the Capitol Drive Density-Limited Zone, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland said recently. A density-limited zone is an area […]
Drivers Still Need to Slow Down
Today, Tuesday, was an incredibly sad day for the city of Milwaukee residents as the reckless driving pandemic has gotten even worse. I guess many of us did not […]
National
The First Words
How Police Interactions Predict Outcomes for Black Drivers By Khafre Jay “The stories of Philando Castile and Tyre Nichols are seared into our national consciousness and exemplify the deadly consequences of […]