Tag: Milwaukee
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As their pews empty, northwest Milwaukee Catholic churches collaborate to turn the tide
Sustainability will be a challenge given the increasingly increasingly empty buildings at each of the three churches. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=670fe8de70c34560819f93ad320b88ad&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2flocal%2f2024%2f10%2f16%2fnorthwest-side-milwaukee-catholic-parishes-plan-for-a-changed-future%2f75194079007%2f&c=6792092286289579252&mkt=en-us
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Here’s a guide to Milwaukee’s Washington Park neighborhood
Here’s what to know about the Washington Park neighborhood, which has just under 5,000 residents: The neighborhood is named after its park. Washington Park, located on Milwaukee’s west side, is … Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2024/10/08/heres-a-guide-to-milwaukees-washington-park-neighborhood/74727788007/
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Second gentleman Doug Emhoff to campaign in Milwaukee, talk economy
WISCONSIN (WQOW) – Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff is expected to be in Milwaukee next week. On his Tuesday, October 1st visit, Emhoff plans to campaign for his wife and Democratic presidential … Full story: https://www.wqow.com/news/politics/second-gentleman-doug-emhoff-to-campaign-in-milwaukee-talk-economy/article_02d4d266-7ce6-11ef-bd4c-b3dace43d734.html
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Milwaukee’s New Tool To Fight Reckless Driving? Public Art
Messages about positive behavior, in three languages (English, Spanish, Hmong), are interspersed with 50 hand-carved images of Milwaukee buildings from all across the city, illustrating that the … Full story: https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2024/08/14/city-hall-milwaukees-new-tool-to-fight-reckless-driving-public-art/
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Where can I get free backschool supplies in the Milwaukee area?
Students are heading back-to-school soon in Wisconsin. Here’s where you can find free and discounted supplies in the Milwaukee area. Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2024/08/08/where-to-find-free-back-to-school-supplies-in-near-milwaukee/74717772007/
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Milwaukee food pantries seek to expand types of food provided
Milwaukee food pantries are seeing more demand for their services. MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee food pantries are seeing more demand for their services. There is a push to expand the type of food they … Full story: https://www.fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-food-pantries-seek-expand-types-food-provided
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Milwaukee food pantries seek to expand types of food provided
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee food pantries are seeing more demand for their services. There is a push to expand the type of food they provide. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/milwaukee-food-pantries-seek-expand-232422860.html
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Milwaukee is searching for bilingual election inspectors ahead of the August primary
A paid position to become an election inspector is being offered by the Election Commission as they are in need of individuals who are bilingual. Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/news/milwaukee-searching-bilingual-election-inspectors-164730053.html
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Milwaukee hiring poll workers for Aug. 13 election
The city of Milwaukee Election Commission is seeking people to work at the polls, including those who are bilingual in Spanish or Hmong. Full story: https://www.wisn.com/article/milwaukee-hiring-poll-workers-for-august-13-election/61792443
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Milwaukeeans share what they want RNC visitors to know about their city
The Republican National Convention, or RNC, is being held in Milwaukee this week. We asked several Milwaukeeans what they like most about their city and what they want the RNC to know. Full story: https://milwaukeenns.org/2024/07/16/video-milwaukeeans-share-what-they-want-rnc-visitors-to-know-about-their-city/
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Bipartisan organization works to increase Asian American voter participation, target Hmong in Wisconsin
Tags: American, Asian, Asian-American, community, Hmong, Milwaukee, national, organization, story, WisconsinMILWAUKEE — The largest national organization focused on increasing voter participation and civic engagement in the Asian and Pacific Islander American community will focus its efforts on the Hmong … Full story: https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2024/07/bipartisan-organization-works-to-increase-asian-american-voter-participation-target-hmong-in-wisconsin
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How some Milwaukee advocacy organizations are responding to the RNC
With the Republican National Convention in town, we’ve asked local organizations, activists and advocacy groups to share what they are planning and if and how their services will change during the … Full story: https://milwaukeenns.org/2024/07/15/how-some-milwaukee-advocacy-organizations-are-responding-to-the-rnc/
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Milwaukee Brewers players and coaches spend afternoon building bikes for local children
As a part of their ‘Beyond the Diamond’ community initiative, the Milwaukee Brewers spent Tuesday afternoon with local youth providing memories they’ll never forget. The entire roster of players and … Full story: https://sports.yahoo.com/milwaukee-brewers-players-coaches-spend-173942428.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
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DJ Sushi Lor stays Connected to her Roots
I asked her what it feels like to share her music with the world and how her Hmong ancestry plays into her music. “I was born in Thailand; I’ve been in Milwaukee since I was three. I love it. I feel … Full story: https://www.tmj4.com/news/milwaukee-county/dj-sushi-lor-stays-connected-to-her-roots
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Here are 7 culturally specific groups helping domestic abuse survivors in Milwaukee
So far this year, there have been 15 domestic violence-related homicides in Milwaukee County, with seven occurring in April, according to the Sojourner Family Peace Center, the largest service … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/7-culturally-specific-groups-helping-143126527.html
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The Hmong headwrap is a key piece of Milwaukee’s evolving community
Then decorated with a black-and-white striped ribbon, it was one piece of the elaborate traditional clothing Vang would wear to celebrate the Hmong New Year. Today, the phuam txoo suab is more hat … Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2024/05/23/the-hmong-headwrap-is-a-key-piece-of-milwaukees-evolving-community/73808273007/
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Coming to the Twins’ home opener on Thursday? Here’s what to expect
After beginning their season with series in Kansas City and Milwaukee, the Twins will return home to Target Field on Thursday for an all-day celebration, beginning with Breakfast on the Plaza from 6–9 … Full story: https://www.inforum.com/sports/pro/coming-to-the-twins-home-opener-on-thursday-heres-what-to-expect