Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee to expand youth arts programming
Renowned dancer Misty Copeland, who began her journey at a Boys & Girls Club, came to Milwaukee to share her story with youths and celebrate the announcement.
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Economic Development
SDC faces new board resignations and $3.5 million deficit amid push to restart services
Two board members resigned Tuesday over governance concerns as the Social Development Commission announced it has just $2,770 in cash, a $3.5 million net deficit, and is actively considering bankruptcy alternatives while trying to revive its tax assistance program.
Education
Residents still mixed on MPS school closure process
Community members say the district could do more to reach families, consider historical context and share more information about the tool it’s using to identify schools that will potentially close.
Health & WEllness
4 takeaways from the public hearing on the proposed city budget
The Joint Public Hearing at City Hall included nearly four hours of comments on topics such as Flock cameras, food access, city worker pay and election commission funding.
Housing
Inside the NNS Newsroom: Meet our O’Brien intern Lillie Martin
Lillie Martin is joining NNS as an O’Brien intern focused on youth homelessness.
Public Safety
Neighbors help paint safer paths into Washington Park
Neighbors transform three crosswalks into colorful works of public art designed to improve pedestrian safety and create a more welcoming entrance to Washington Park.
Arts and Recreation
5 things to know and do the week of Oct. 12
Learn your rights with law enforcement; enjoy a potluck for Indigenous Peoples’ Day; gain financial literacy skills; and more.