‘You can see God’s hand in it’: How Milwaukee women are building a double Dutch community through sisterhood and fitness
Milwaukee’s 40+ Double Dutch Club is still in its infancy, but members are already seeing life changes.
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Economic Development
Update: Computing facility pulled from Midtown Center development proposal
The developer of the former Walmart at 5825 W. Hope Ave. in Midtown Center plans to pull the plug on a computational research facility in the site’s redevelopment proposal, according to a statement from Ald. Mark Chambers Jr.
Education
Federal financial aid for career training is here. When will Wisconsinites benefit?
State officials say it could take years for students to access Workforce Pell grants, with aid initially available only to students in a handful of carefully scrutinized programs.
Health & WEllness
Here are ways to beat the heat this summer
Splash pads, senior centers and libraries are all places you can stay cool over the summer.
Housing
How children became this city’s lead detectors
The persistent lead problem in Milwaukee rental homes underscores a long overlooked connection between tenants’ rights and the health and well-being of young kids.
Public Safety
Here’s what we learned at the latest Community Collaborative Commission meeting
Members of the Community Collaborative Commission are still trying to finalize Milwaukee’s community policing plan. The plan establishes expectations of how police should engage with residents and the community.
Arts and Recreation
NNS Update: Milwaukee mourns death of jazz icon Manty Ellis
Milwaukee is mourning the death of music legend Manty Ellis, who died Thursday. We’re republishing a story about him from April 2025 in his honor.