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Milwaukee mom writes children’s book to lift up the voice of her autistic daughter
Frustrated with people not understanding her daughter’s autism, Amelia Peace decided to write a book.

5 things to do and know the weekend of March 5
Learn the history of Black Milwaukee’s blue collar middle class; view the new gallery exhibit at Arts @ Large; check out the Melanin & Headwraps pop-up; attend First Stage’s Make Believe ball; and learn about the MCTS’ redesign.
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Special Report

SPECIAL REPORT: Extreme heat puts city in double jeopardy
Twenty-five summers after a deadly heat wave hit Milwaukee, the city stands at the intersection of two public health crises: COVID-19 and climate change. Is Milwaukee ready for future extreme heat?
NNS Video
‘We are newborn in this country’: Refugees celebrate renewal at holiday party
Refugees from across the world come to the Neighborhood House of Milwaukee to learn English and prepare for citizenship. Students and staff take time to celebrate with a potluck dinner, music and gifts during a holiday party.
NNS Spotlight

NNS Spotlight: New name, same mission: How one organization is lifting up Milwaukee residents
VIA, the nonprofit organization formerly known as Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, serves residents of Silver City, Burnham Park and Layton Park and focuses on affordable housing, economic development and grassroots leadership.
NNS on the Radio

NNS on ‘Lake Effect’: 5 things to do and know this March in Milwaukee neighborhoods
NNS deputy editor Adam Carr joins Joy Powers of WUWM for our monthly spot with “Lake Effect,” where he discusses events in March connected to Milwaukee’s North and South Side neighborhoods.
Community Corner
Posts From Community
Post from Community: 20 young people served as Community Resource Navigators during the pandemic building relationships in their communities while earning a paycheck
Post from Community: Local restaurants featured at Marquette University dining centers
Post from Community: Application period now open for Earn and Learn Summer Youth Internship Program
Post from Community: Alverno Student Honored as Newman Civic Fellow
Post from Community: Live public comment at virtual meetings of County Board Committees to start in March
Community Voices
OPINION: ‘When your existence is a direct threat to the status quo’: My journey to the Fire and Police Commission
OPINION: Local Black history every Milwaukeean should know
OPINION: ‘Keeping it real’: How rapper IshDARR is inspiring students at Vel R. Philips Juvenile Justice Center School
By Students of the Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center School
OPINION: Youth crime will not change until we change our approach
By Vaun Mayes
Neighborhood Lens

PHOTOS: The new and improved Pulaski Park, generations in the making
In this photo gallery, Travis Hope of KK River Neighbors in Action explores the newly renovated Pulaski Park.

NEIGHBORHOOD LENS: Mr. Dye’s Pies: A true slice of heaven in Granville
Johnathan Dye — the namesake of Mr. Dye’s Pies — gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how his delicious desserts are made.