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American Heart Association recognizes Sen. Alberta Darling with Friend of Heart award

American Heart Association recognizes Sen. Alberta Darling with Friend of Heart award

Lawmaker recognized for efforts on dispatcher-assisted CPR, FoodShare incentives laws

Hesham Sheikh helps a first-generation student attend college
Museum of Wisconsin Art Hires J. Tyler Friedman as Associate Curator of Contemporary Art

Museum of Wisconsin Art Hires J. Tyler Friedman as Associate Curator of Contemporary Art

Friedman assumed his post on MOWA’s senior staff on June 1, 2018.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Associate Artistic Director May Adrales Receives the 2018 Alan Schneider Director Award

Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Associate Artistic Director May Adrales Receives the 2018 Alan Schneider Director Award

May Adrales joined Milwaukee Rep as Associate Artistic Director in 2016 directing past season’s The Who & The What and Animal Farm.

Local Literacy Leaders Jay & Madonna Williams Honored at 30th anniversary fundraiser

Local Literacy Leaders Jay & Madonna Williams Honored at 30th anniversary fundraiser

2018 Benjamin Franklin Awards Celebration, benefitting Milwaukee Public Library

Rep. Adam Neylon receives WEDA’s “Champion of Economic Development” Award

Rep. Adam Neylon receives WEDA’s “Champion of Economic Development” Award

The award is presented to state legislators who exemplify WEDA’s mission of promoting economic development.

Abele Thanks County Board Committee and Chairman for Unanimous Support of Guy Smith

Abele Thanks County Board Committee and Chairman for Unanimous Support of Guy Smith

Parks, Energy and Environment Committee votes 5-0 in favor of confirming acting head of Milwaukee County Parks Department

Marquette University researcher receives $1.6 million NIH grant for spinal cord injury studies

Marquette University researcher receives $1.6 million NIH grant for spinal cord injury studies

Grant will fund Dr. Murray Blackmore’s next phase of study

National Leader in Academic Medicine and Global Health and Emergency Care Expert Ian B. K. Martin, MD, MBA, Appointed System Chair of Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin
Supervisor Ortiz-Velez to Join UMOS Advisory Committee

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez to Join UMOS Advisory Committee

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez will be sworn in on Saturday, June 9 at 9:30 AM at the UMOS offices, 2701 S. Chase Ave.

Abele Appoints Guy Smith to Lead Parks

Abele Appoints Guy Smith to Lead Parks

Smith, a 14-year veteran of Milwaukee County Parks, has been serving as interim director; brings leadership, experience and passion to the County

Governor Walker Presents Awards for Governor’s Business Plan Contest at 16th Annual Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Conference