Roberto A. Nodal Es casi imposible concebir que han pasado ya mas de dos décadas de uno de los mas brutales y salvajes acontecimientos que se recuerdan en la historia moderna, al ser atacada y sacudida en su propio territorio la nación norteamericana, por manos demenciales y criminalmente fanáticas, el 11 de Septiembre de 2001. […]
Continue ReadingBy: Elizabeth Blasko Want to lose weight? Grab a buddy. If you’ve tried a weight loss program you’ve likely focused on following food, exercise and water intake guidelines. These are important parts of an effective plan, but there’s another element that is vital for long-term success. Gail Simonato DeLuca, a nurse practitioner specializing in […]
Continue ReadingMilwaukee, WI – On Friday, September 8, U.S. Department of Education Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten and U.S Congresswoman Gwen Moore joined Milwaukee Public Schools leaders to tour schools as part of the Department’s “Raise the Bar: Lead the World” initiative. MPS has used federal support to expand specialized Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs […]
Continue ReadingOver 155 students have graduated ready to enter the workforce with MATC Foundation support In less than one year in existence, the Milwaukee Area Technical College’s (MATC) Ellen and Joe Checota MATC Scholarship Program has awarded full-ride scholarships to over 370 students, and over 150 of those students have graduated ready to start their careers. […]
Continue ReadingFederal funding is help ing Wisconsin create a Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) Center for 65 Tribal Nations across 30 states, including Wisconsin. The Traffic Operations and Safety Laboratory (TOPS Lab) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) received the two-year $625,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will […]
Continue ReadingMilwaukee– Deer District Market Series, presented by the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network and supported by Deer District BID 53, continues through August and September to bring local businesses to the Plaza at Fiserv Forum. Remaining Market Series: Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – MKE Black Summer Marketplace […]
Continue ReadingMILWAUKEE – The Department of City Development (DCD) is commissioning an original public art installation at a new publicplaza to be named in honor of Milwaukee politician, attorney, jurist and ci vil rights activist, Vel R. Phillips. The Vel R. Phillips Plaza will be situated south of Wisconsin Avenue between North 5th Street and North […]
Continue ReadingMILWAUKEE, WI, After two years of community input, planning and renovations, Mitchell Street is now home to the Southside’s newest arts center. Mitchell Street Arts (MiSA) announces its planned Grand Opening celebration on Friday, August 18th at 710 West Historic Mitchell Street from 6-10pm. MiSA, a unique multi-concept hub, will offer an event space, gallery, […]
Continue ReadingRoberto A. Nodal El asesinato del candidato presidencial ecuatoriano Fernando Villavicencio profundiza la peor crisis de segu ridad en la historia del país y sacude el tablero político a solo pocos dias de las elecciones convocadas para el próximo 20 de agosto. Y a la vez ha puesto en evidencia la magnitud de la presencia […]
Continue ReadingMILWAUKEE, Wis — The Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin has awarded more than $4.3 million in funding for 22 projects that will increase research and training opportunities for high school and undergraduate students and will address Wisconsin’s biggest water challenges, including emerging contaminants such as PFAS and agricultural water management issues such as phosphorus pollution. “The […]
Continue ReadingMilwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is participating in a free breakfast and lunch program for the current school year (2023–24). This program is referred to as the Community Eligibility Provision. All students enrolled at all MPS schools and MPS contracted schools may participate in the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program at no […]
Continue ReadingMilwaukee -– Today Si xt eenth Street Community Health Centers (SSCHC); a provider of high-quality, patient-centered health care, health education and social services free from linguistic, cultural, and economic barriers; announced its expansion plans at a ceremonial groundbreaking for its clinic and organizational headquarters at 1032 South Cesar E Chavez Drive in Milwaukee. The opening […]
Continue ReadingWisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Craig Thompson announced today his appointment of Kristina Boardman as the agency’s next deputy secretary. Boardman becomes WisDOT’s first female deputy secretary after serving as the administrator of WisDOT’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) since 2016. As chief operating officer, she will oversee the department’s operations which includes 3,200 […]
Continue ReadingMilwaukee, Wisconsin, August – The Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation is proud to present the 50th edition of Mexican Fiesta, a premier cultural extravaganza on August 25th, 26th, and 27th at the Summerfest grounds. This momentous milestone will be com memorate d with a dazzling three-day event filled with the richness of Mexican heritage, while also […]
Continue ReadingPatricia Ruiz-Cantu, Milwaukee, WI Como madre evangélica, creo que los niños son una de las mayores alegrías y regalos en el mundo. Ya sean propios o parte de su familia extendida o comunidad, los niños aportan vida, posibilidad y testimonio de Dios a todas nuestras vidas. No es suficiente decir que los niños son el […]
Continue ReadingMILWAUKEE, WI – The Urban Ecology Center is thrilled to announce a major milestone in its transformative “Imagine Campaign” with a groundbreaking ceremony and celebration for the kickoff of the renovation and expansion of its Washington Park location on August 22, 2023, beginning at 4:30pm. Thanks to the generous support of the community, this significant […]
Continue ReadingMADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is traveling across Wisconsin to highlight the lifesaving NARCAN® that is being distributed to law enforcement agencies across the state because of the millions Wisconsin has received from lawsuits against opioids manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacies. “We’ve taken action to recover funds from companies that contributed to the opioid […]
Continue ReadingRoberto A. Nodal En dias pasados nuevamente quedó mas que clara la sintonía entre Corea del Norte, Rusia y China al conmemorarse, el pasado 27 de julio, el 70 aniversario de la conclusión de la sangrienta Guerra de Corea (1950-1953), el conflicto que dividió la peninsula, entre norte y sur, y cuyas consecuencias pe rsisten […]
Continue ReadingMADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), and Savi today announced they are hosting a free online student loan workshop on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. The online event will help federal student loan borrowers prepare for the end of the U.S. Department of […]
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