18+ hour, 54+ min ago   (180+ words) By Alexa Wild, Medical College of Wisconsin Diaper need is a nationwide public health crisis. A staggering 1 in 2 U.S. families experience diaper need, which means parents don’t have enough diapers to keep their child clean, dry and healthy. The Medical College…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (297+ words) By Marquayla Ellison, Charles Allis Art Museum The Charles Allis Art Museum has named Dena Kopolovich as its new Executive Director, marking a new chapter for the historic Milwaukee museum during a milestone year of growth and independence. Kopolovich is…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (1699+ words) For generations, Black families in Wisconsin have buried babies at rates far higher than their white neighbors — a disparity that has withstood medical advances, public health initiatives and decades of promises to close the gap. Between 2015 and 2024 nearly 850 Black babies…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (717+ words) Eleven businesses are hoping to impress judges and residents of the Near West Side alike at this year’s Rev-Up MKE. The entrepreneurial event will return for its ninth year from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 at The Rave/Eagles Club, 2401 W....

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (686+ words) I was 13 years old in 1992 when I overheard a phone call that would change my life. My mom asked about a place for rent for her and two kids. Confused, I asked who the place was for. She said “us....

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (717+ words) Looking for something to do this Saturday? You might have found it. Silver City Fest offers a little bit of everything, from noodles to art activities, reptiles and folk dancing. Led by the VIA Community Development Corp., the festival celebrates…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (201+ words) By Abigail Daun, Chosen, Inc. of Wisconsin Chosen, Inc. of Wisconsin (“Chosen”) invites community members, business leaders, churches, and child welfare advocates to gather for the Open Hearts, Open Homes Brunch on Saturday, November 14, at 9:30 a.m. at Spring Creek…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (956+ words) Milwaukee County will invest $7.5 million over the next three years to fight the local opioid epidemic under legislation signed Wednesday at the Kosciuszko Community Center. County Executive David Crowley joined local officials to discuss the funding, which will target high-risk…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (639+ words) This year in Milwaukee, there is no shortage of places to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The annual celebration runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 and recognizes the culture of Hispanics and Latinos and honors their contributions. The month also coincides with…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (157+ words) By Alea McHatten, Run, Black & Green Registration to attend or volunteer at Creative Juices Flow is now open. Registration and more information about Run Black & Green can be found at www.runblackandgreen.com/events. Creative Juices Flow Saturday, September 19, 2026 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Kuumba…...