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Follow Milwaukee NNS at milwaukeenns.org/covid19 for the latest COVID-19 coverage in our neighborhoods.

NNS Spotlight: ‘We knew we had to step it up’: SHARP Literacy goes virtual to reach students with creativity-based education

March 5, 2021 By Ana Martinez-Ortiz

Amid a pandemic and a rapidly digitizing world, SHARP Literacy has found a way to transition from its roots while remaining true to its mission.

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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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He’s a pastor, community leader, educator, lawyer, dad and husband: The many lives of Walter Lanier

New mental health clinic opens on National Avenue

Clearing the air: Answering commonly asked questions about the coronavirus vaccine

Milwaukee, Milwaukee County to receive over $28 million to provide emergency rental assistance

To Texas, with love: How Milwaukee stepped in for a state that was down and out

Read the winning entries from the inaugural Rosa Parks Tribute Scholarship essay contest

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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.

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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.

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Photo Galleries

PHOTOS: Local youth create artwork inspired by Black History Month

PHOTOS: Showing Black History Month (and each other) the love

PHOTOS: The faces of the season

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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

Stories and photos by members of our community.

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

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Community Voices

OPINION: ‘When your existence is a direct threat to the status quo’: My journey to the Fire and Police Commission

By Amanda Avalos

OPINION: Local Black history every Milwaukeean should know

By Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

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

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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.

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How To …

How to avoid stimulus check scams

A new round of stimulus checks will likely also bring out a new round of scams. Here’s what to watch out for.

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These mayors want to fight Covid-19 and the recession with one big idea: A guaranteed income

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The World John Lewis Helped Create

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