Nutrition educator helps Milwaukee families on SNAP make healthy and affordable decisions
Bridgett Wilder is on a mission to help families in Milwaukee make healthy decisions while shopping on a budget.
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Economic Development
City of Milwaukee pulls commissioner from SDC board in latest loss of support
The City of Milwaukee withdrew Jackie Q. Carter from her appointment on the Social Development Commission board on Friday.
Education
Budget Advisory Committee is shaping its recommendations for MPS. Here’s what you need to know
Transportation, funding and building maintenance are three key issues on the table.
Health & WEllness
State extends UMOS’s contract to provide food, health and housing services in Milwaukee County
UMOS will continue providing food, housing and health services for low-income residents in Milwaukee County through June 30, 2027, following a contract extension.
Housing
The pause on utility cutoffs begins Nov. 1: Here’s what you need to know
Utility disconnections pause from Nov. 1 to April 15, 2027. Here’s some information to help you keep the lights on.
Public Safety
New guide identifies policies that could reduce gun violence in Milwaukee
The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions recommends 10 statewide policy changes to curb gun violence, highlighting three measures that could heavily impact high-incident communities like Milwaukee.
Arts and Recreation
Brewers’ World Series run nets South Side club a $25,000 donation from Major League Baseball
The Milwaukee Baseball Club will use the award to purchase new equipment, including a new HitTrax simulator.