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The Northwestern Mutual Foundation recently announced a three-year commitment to Discovery World totaling $600,000. The funds will go toward strengthening Milwaukee as a tech hub, deepening community enhancement for residents and families in Northwestern Mutual’s neighborhoods program, and providing groups underrepresented in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) with access to Discovery World and its educational programs. “Discovery World inspires and educates the Milwaukee community, providing opportunities many young people might not otherwise have access to,” said Eric Christophersen, president, Northwestern Mutual Foundation. “Our grant will have a great impact on both improving this educational destination while also helping...

STATEMENT FROM THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS ON STERLING BROWN The abuse and intimidation that Sterling experienced at the hands of Milwaukee Police was shameful and inexcusable. Sterling has our full support as he shares his story and takes action to provide accountability. Unfortunately, this isn’t an isolated case. It shouldn’t require an incident involving a professional athlete to draw attention to the fact that vulnerable people in our communities have experienced similar, and even worse, treatment. We are grateful for the service of many good police officers that courageously protect us, our fans and our city, but racial biases and...

During the recent National Prevention Week, Hayat Pharmacy announced that it would be the first pharmacy chain in the Milwaukee area to place drop boxes for unused medicines at each of its locations. National Prevention Week is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness and action around substance abuse and mental health issues. Hayat has ten pharmacy locations in the Milwaukee area, eight in the city of Milwaukee, one in Greenfield and one in Campbellsport. “Hayat Pharmacy was the first pharmacy company in the Milwaukee area to have a drop box for unused medicine. They are so...

The City of Milwaukee Arts Board (MAB) recently approved $227,500 in grants, ranging from $3,500 to $7,000, to be awarded between 35 local nonprofit arts organizations. At its May meeting, the MAB considered the recommendations of a seven-member citizen review panel and approved the grants, which require a dollar-for-dollar cash match from other sources. The combined budgets of the 35 selected projects this year totals more than $2.6 million. “The Milwaukee arts community continues to reach into more neighborhoods throughout the city,” said Ald. Michael Murphy, Milwaukee Arts Board Chair. “We’re pleased to be able to support their efforts.”...

A proposal that would allow donations to be collected at General Mitchell International Airport (GMIA) to aid in Milwaukee County’s fight against homelessness received unanimous support from a County Board committee on May 14. The measure would modify ordinance language that prevents solicitation near security checkpoints at Mitchell Airport. It would allow the County to install collection boxes in support of the Housing Division’s Housing First Initiative, a program that recognizes housing as the first step toward stabilization. The Housing First Initiative offers stable living conditions, along with other vital services that range from rehabilitation and counseling to job...