Ihsan Atta, aware of a bevy of negative news about landlords emanating from coverage of the city’s housing crisis – including a spate of evictions – wants people to know that there are good landlords out there.
5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: May 16 to May 20
Learn about how ARPA dollars are being spent; party while showing support for Washington Park Wednesdays; attend a Teen StorySlam on the theme “Middle School”; grab coffee with elected officials; and learn how students can get a free summer membership to Planet Fitness.
New Common Council President José Pérez draws on past experience to meet current challenges
Born on the city’s South Side, José Pérez has made history as the first Latino to hold the title of Common Council president. “I hope that I can be inspirational for people,” he says.
5 things to know and do the weekend of May 13
Meet Magic Mike from the movie “Blood In, Blood Out”; do some spring cleaning at Cherry Street Community Garden; learn about summer internships; buy plants in support of VIA; and support Black women-owned businesses.
A legacy of past choices: Milwaukee’s housing crisis explained
Despite efforts from more than 70 organizations, Milwaukee is still struggling with affordable housing. Here’s why.
NNS Spotlight: How Nearby Nature Milwaukee works to get Black residents interested in the environment
Nearby Nature Milwaukee’s mission is to reconnect Black people to nature by offering nature education classes in schools, churches and community centers.
With help from AmeriCorps, Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers gets staffing boost
A new partnership between AmeriCorps and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will allow Sixteenth Street to expand its staff.
Residents seek more mental health services and want more access to care, survey finds
The need for more mental health services and access to care in Milwaukee County were among the top concerns of those surveyed in the 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment.
5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: May 9 to May 13
Volunteer at Alice’s Garden; learn about what MPS offers in the 53206 ZIP code; enroll in a citizenship test preparation class with Voces de la Frontera; find out about ongoing efforts to draft a community policing policy; and get a free smoke alarm installed now through the end of May.
‘They can bring so much’: Despite barriers, Afghan evacuees enrich Wisconsin’s workforce
Wisconsin is in a labor crunch. Evacuees and other immigrants can help — if they can navigate transportation and other obstacles.
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