A new advocacy organization alleges that UnitedHealthcare is not meeting parity standards for mental health care in Milwaukee.
Fondy Park to open Sept. 16 with all-day celebration
Fondy Farmers Market will celebrate its centennial by opening the new Fondy Park in Lindsay Heights on Sept. 16.
Food stamp enrollment numbers drop due to Walker policy, advocates say
Despite persistently high unemployment, more than 40,000 fewer people in Milwaukee County are receiving monthly food assistance because of Gov. Scott Walker’s decision not to renew time-limit waivers for able-bodied adults without dependents.
Bronzeville location of Pete’s Fruit Market to open Sept. 14
The second location of Pete’s Fruit Market will open next month in Bronzeville, providing access to fresh and healthy food.
Low-income neighborhoods need more access to bike, walking trails, community groups say
Local organizations are working to make it easier for community residents to take advantage of bicycle trails in the wake of a recent study confirming that low-income neighborhoods have unequal access to bike and walking trails.
Health Department official: childhood lead poisoning a ‘public health crisis’
The Milwaukee Health Department is working to reduce childhood lead poisoning and inform the public of the risks, but residents and officials agree that more must be done.
Summer food service program provides free meals for Milwaukee youth
The Hunger Task Force and local partners collaborate to make sure local youth get adequate nutrition through the summer, with 138 meal locations in the city of Milwaukee.
Combined CiclovíaMKE and Southside Bicycle Day promotes safe streets, healthy living
On a recent Sunday when temperatures soared above 90 degrees, hundreds of people gathered in Clarke Square for the ‘open streets’ festivities.
Annual walk addresses danger of toy guns in black communities
Community members participated in the 14th annual African-American Walk for Quality Health to call attention to the dangers of toy guns.
NAMI 5K walk draws hundreds to support people living with mental illness
Local mental health organization NAMI Greater Milwaukee works to fight stigma and change the conversation about mental illness.
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