The Urban Ecology Center, along with the Sierra Club-John Muir Chapter, hosted an Earth Day of Service in the Washington Park community to encourage environmental awareness.
Behavioral Health Division nurse works to end mental health stigma in 53206
Lauren Hubbard grew up in 53206, and now she is trying to end the stigma surrounding mental illness that prevents people from getting help.
Special report: Disorganization hampers city effort to replace lead water service lines at child care centers
Although the City of Milwaukee promised more than a year ago to replace lead service lines at each of the city’s 346 licensed child care facilities, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service has found that only 146 have been replaced thus far, due to a combination of mismanagement, poor communication and unresponsive property owners.
Do you know a child who has lead poisoning? Help us by telling your story
Children and pregnant women are most at risk of long-term damage from lead exposure, and there is no safe level of lead.
Zen Dragonfly brings new form of healing to Walnut Way
Angela Smith is a healing teacher, life coach and holistic practitioner. She has partnered with Walnut Way Conservation Corp. to bring alternative healing classes to the North Side.
Walnut Way grant to fund environmental projects in Lindsay Heights
Walnut Way is one of two community-based organizations in the country to receive a major grant from the Institute for Sustainable Communities this year. The grant will fund solar panel and storm water management projects in Lindsay Heights.
Fondy Park partners look forward to first full season this spring
The green space and storm water retention system in Fondy Park help make Lindsay Heights “the premiere eco-tourism neighborhood of the city.” Improvements this year are expected to include solar power.
‘Grassroots, community-focused’ Pete’s Fruit Market welcome addition to Bronzeville
Pete’s Fruit Market is bringing fresh produce, international seafood and jobs to Bronzeville, an area that was once considered a food desert.
Health Commissioner forced to resign in wake of “egregious public health failure”
Mayor Tom Barrett asked for Milwaukee Health Commissioner Bevan Baker’s resignation in the wake of revelations that the families of children who were lead poisoned were not properly notified.
Opioid death toll surpasses 300, while Opioid Task Force struggles to meet
The City-County Opioid, Heroin and Cocaine Task Force has cancelled one-third of its scheduled meetings since it was created earlier this year. However, Task Force members are assuring the public that work to combat the epidemic continues behind the scenes.
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