Andrea Williams

1 week ago | tmj4.com | Andrea Williams |Andréa Williams |Tony Aria

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Recreation unveiled a newly renovated Wick Field, complete with updated playground equipment, new basketball courts, and walking trails. The neighborhood fixture has been transformed with vibrant colors and new amenities designed to bring families together. A grand reopening ceremony was held Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the milestone. Community feedback was essential to the project, ensuring the renovations met neighborhood needs.

1 week ago | tmj4.com | Andrea Williams |Andréa Williams |Tony Aria

MILWAUKEE — Mint juleps, big hats, and fast horses—the Kentucky Derby is more than just a race; it’s a celebration. While all eyes are on Churchill Downs, Milwaukee offers its own Derby festivities through local businesses and organizations that combine fun with community impact. One of the city’s most iconic Derby parties is hosted by Maxie’s on Milwaukee’s west side, which is also celebrating its 18th year in business.

2 weeks ago | tmj4.com | Andrea Williams |Andréa Williams |Tony Aria

MILWAUKEE — It’s been nearly three years since TMJ4's Andrea Williams boarded a Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. with Mr. Mynelious Magee, but she remembers the conversation as if it happened yesterday. On that plane, Magee—a Marine Corps Vietnam veteran—spoke quietly but powerfully about his ongoing health battles: prostate cancer, kidney cancer, and relentless back pain. His voice was steady, yet every word carried the weight of a long, hard fight.

1 month ago | tmj4.com | Andrea Williams |Andréa Williams |Tony Aria

MILWAUKEE — TMJ4's Andrea Williams met up with a few inspiring Milwaukee policewomen who are helping break barriers in law enforcement. For decades, women in law enforcement have faced challenges in a male-dominated field, but their contributions are shaping the future of policing. "I would honestly tell you that we have a lot of unsung heroes in our agency who don't get the credit or recognition that they deserve," Inspector Sheronda Grant said.

1 month ago | tmj4.com | Andrea Williams |Andréa Williams |Tony Aria

MILWAUKEE — These women—all over 40—are jumping into something they never thought they'd be doing at their age: Double Dutch. "I started double dutching when I was a little girl because that's what we did back in the day when we were growing up in the city of Chicago," said Pamela Robinson, who started the 40+ Double Dutch Club almost 10 years ago in Chicago during what she describes as a low point in her life.