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Karen Stokes
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Access to Wellness Resources and Healthy Food Started with a Nurse from the Neighborhood
Julia Means, community a nurse with Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital is known throughout her neighborhood as ‘The Nurse.’ As an intensive care nurse, she’s witnessed a lot of people…
COVID-19 Testing Discontinued at Midtown Location
Milwaukee’s Midtown Center COVID-19 testing site staffed by the Wisconsin National Guard was discontinued on Saturday, May 23. Free COVID-19 testing began May 11, one on the North Side, Midtown…
Shape the Future of Your Community By Responding to the 2020 Census
The country is struggling through a pandemic, and moving forward, critical decisions will be made for the future of your community from data collected by the 2020 Census. You can…
MKE Fellows and The Links, Inc. Develop Virtual Learning Program for MPS Students
Schools across the country are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to Education Week’s website, four U.S. territories, 43 states and the District of Columbia have ordered or recommended…
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett Wins Fifth Term
By Karen Stokes After a historically unusual election on April 7, Mayor Tom Barrett succeeded in winning his 5th term as mayor of Milwaukee by defeating State Sen. Lena Taylor…
Stay Home, a Simple Thing We All Can Do to Save Lives
One of the most simple and practical things we all can do to help stop the spread of COVID-19 or coronavirus is to stay home. Stay Home, Save Lives MKE,…
Progressive Women Bond to Build Power of Women at the Voting Booth
Supermajority is a group of women dedicated to achieving true gender equality and providing information, tools and training for women of all ages, races and backgrounds to help make real…
Wisconsin Center Expansion Plans Unveiled
Plans for the proposed Wisconsin Center expansion were unveiled during a board meeting this past Friday. The expansion will double the square footage of the convention center and generate $12.6…
Marsy’s Law Helps Give Victims Equal Rights
On April 7, 2020, Wisconsin voters have an opportunity to use their voice to support equal rights for victims, survivors and their families by voting “yes” for the Marsy’s Law…
Mayor Barrett Announces New President and Chief Executive Officer of Employ Milwaukee
Mayor Tom Barrett has recently announced his appointment of the new president and CEO of Employ Milwaukee, Chytania Brown. Brown, who has 20 years of experience working for the Department…