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08/22/2026

Hayat Pharmacy Opens New Walker Square Location With Community Wellness Event

Milwaukee, Wis. — Stepping up to fill the growing gap in neighborhood pharmacies, Hayat Pharmacy celebrated the opening of its Walker Square location on Thursday, Aug. 20, with a community wellness event highlighting expanded access to pharmacy services and health care resources on Milwaukee’s Near South Side. The event brought together neighbors, community leaders, and local partners while helping residents prepare for the back-to-school and fall vaccine seasons.

The celebration began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Hayat Pharmacy CEO and Founder Hashim Zaibak and participating elected officials. The opening also included a community wellness event and a back-to-school supplies giveaway.

The event included free health screenings, pharmacy wellness consultations, and back-to-school and seasonal wellness supply kits for children, while supplies lasted. Families also received seasonal wellness education, including information about preventive care and recommended vaccinations, such as flu vaccines.

“Opening our newest location in Walker Square was about more than providing pharmacy services — it was about being a trusted health care partner and neighbor for the people who call this community home,” said Hashim Zaibak, founder and CEO of Hayat Pharmacy. “We were proud to continue investing in Milwaukee’s South Side and expanding access to the personalized, compassionate care our patients rely on.”

The ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the opening of Hayat Pharmacy’s 17th location, with community members, partners, and local leaders in attendance.

Hayat Pharmacy Founder and CEO Hashim Zaibak, Milwaukee Common Council President José G. Pérez, Milwaukee County Supervisor Caroline Gomez-Tom, and Wisconsin state Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

About Hayat Pharmacy
Hayat Pharmacy is a locally owned and operated pharmacy and health care organization that has served communities throughout Southeast Wisconsin since 2011. Through its network of community pharmacies and a long-term care pharmacy, Hayat provides personalized pharmacy services, clinical care, and community-based health care solutions designed to improve access and meet the needs of patients and families. For more information, visit HayatRx.com.

08/21/2026

The Milwaukee Mexican Fiesta raises funds for Hispanic scholarships and local nonprofits while showcasing community art through Sunday. Mauricio, Jesús and Patrick share what they are excited for. Read more at the link in the comments.

08/21/2026

08/18/2026

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Join us THIS SUNDAY for our next community Bombazo at Walker Square Farmers Market! 🙌🏽🪘💃🏻

08/18/2026

Free session for teens.

08/17/2026

08/16/2026

New Badger Battleground Poll Shows Crowley Holds
Narrow Early Lead Over Tiffany

MADISON, Wis. – A new Badger Battleground Poll commissioned by Platform Communications finds Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley holding a narrow early lead over Congressman Tom Tiffany in the 2026 Wisconsin gubernatorial race, while voters show a high level of frustration headed into the midterm elections.

The survey of 500 likely General Election voters was conducted through live telephone interviews using a combination of landline and cell phones on Aug. 12-13, immediately after the Democratic and Republican primaries concluded. Platform’s bipartisan Badger Battleground poll is designed with input from top Republican Strategist Keith Gilkes and top Democratic strategist Tanya Bjork, providing a view of the top battleground state in the country informed by both sides of the aisle.

In this latest survey, Crowley leads Tiffany 48% to 44% statewide in the initial gubernatorial ballot test.

Tiffany enters the race slightly more defined than Crowley. Tiffany is seen as favorable by 38% of voters, and unfavorable by 43%. Crowley, on the other hand, is seen favorably by 43% of voters, and unfavorably by 26%, with 31% not yet knowing enough to form an opinion.

“Wisconsin voters are not particularly happy,” said Bjork, a Democratic strategist and Badger Battleground Poll Advisor. “That creates an opening for both candidates. Crowley has the advantage right now, but he will have to convince voters that Democrats deserve another four years in the governor’s office. Tiffany has an opportunity to make the election about change, but he has to overcome his own negatives first.”

Keith Gilkes, Republican strategist and Executive Chairman of Platform Communications, said the poll demonstrates an opportunity for Republicans despite Crowley’s early lead.

“Tom Tiffany is starting slightly down, but a four-point deficit in August is hardly insurmountable,” said Gilkes. “Crowley’s name ID is significantly lower than Tiffany’s, leaving more room for Republicans to define him and his record. Wisconsin voters are unhappy with the direction of the state. The question for Republicans will be whether Tiffany can turn that dissatisfaction into a compelling case for change.”

Outgoing Gov. Tony Evers maintains a modestly positive standing among voters, with 49%viewing him favorably. On a national level, 56% of likely voters held an unfavorable view of President Donald Trump.

Voters remain dissatisfied with the direction of the state. A 51% majority say Wisconsin is headed in the wrong direction.