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The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), through its Community Development Entity, the Greater Wisconsin Opportunities Fund, Inc. (GWOF), has awarded $380,000 in grants to provide entrepreneurship training primarily to low income youth in the city of Milwaukee. The awardees responded to a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking responses from entities with experience and successful track records in providing general and youth entrepreneurship training. Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and WHEDA Chief Operating Officer Brian Schimming highlighted one of the awardees during a tour of Operation Dream’s entrepreneurial training classes Saturday at Barack Obama School of Career and Technical...

As Planned Parenthood celebrated 100 years of providing essential health care and 80 years of service in Wisconsin, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) took the opportunity to lift up candidates who prioritize women’s health. “We are intensifying support for candidates who will make women’s health a priority,” said Koby Schellenger, who specializes in outreach at PPAWI. “This historic election deserves a historic effort. The stakes have never been higher than they are right now. Health care access hangs in the balance this election, and we’re working to make sure voters know which candidates are women’s health champions.” This...

Wisconsin’s veteran business organization partners with community organizations to promote events and programs honoring service of Milwaukee’s veterans. The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of Milwaukee Veterans Week, a series of events and promotions from November 3rd through November 11th to highlight Milwaukee’s commitment to our military veterans and their family members. Milwaukee Veterans Week will highlight the contributions veterans make to our community, educate the public about issues important to veterans, and bring our community together to celebrate and honor the service of our military veterans. Milwaukee Veterans Week is sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans...

Continuing its 35th Anniversary Season, Present Music offers a night of cinematic and musical tеrrоr with ANGST, HОRRОR & FUN on October 21 at 6:30 pm. This multi-media performance is being presented in conjunction with the public opening day of the Milwaukee Art Museum’s special exhibition, Haunted Screens: German Cinema in the 1920s. The evening culminates in a screening of classic and modern film scenes with original music performed live. The program begins in Windhover Hall with an introduction by Artistic Director Kevin Stalheim. The audience will then be divided into three groups to rotate between simultaneous experiences: chamber...

Black Nativity by Langston Hughes will open December 1st and debut an all new Black Nativity 2016 for its second season at Wilson Theater in Vogel Hall. This year’s run will take place over two weekends and features new Director, Malkia Stampley. Black Nativity by Langston Hughes is produced by Black Arts MKE (formerly Black Arts Think Tank) with the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Black Nativity by Langston Hughes is a heartwarming and moving gospel song play. The power of gospel music, telling the story of this beloved, family friendly classic that began with the first star...

From Bay View to Bronzeville, from West Allis to Westown, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) provides hundreds of rides every day to people in wheelchairs and mobility devices. The hard work of MCTS drivers and staff means greater accessibility, and that dedication and service is being recognized by national travel writer John Morris. In a recent post for Wheelchair Travel, Morris applauded MCTS for their outstanding service to the ADA community across Milwaukee County. “During my time in Milwaukee, I was forced to rely entirely on public transit, as there are no wheelchair accessible taxis in the city,” said...