In support of the company’s broader Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) platform focused on family health and wellness, Kohl’s announced it will donate $5 million, over four years, to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to help launch a multi-year mental health strategy to improve mental health services for Wisconsin kids and their families.
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Milwaukee Series novels
Mystery writer Sienna Jacks and publisher MECAH Publishing announce that all the net proceeds from the upcoming Milwaukee Series novels will be donated to Urban Anthropology Inc. to fund neighborhood museum exhibits.
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Area leaders to discuss Gov. Evers’ budget at March 28 viewpoint lunch
Milwaukee-area leaders will discuss the impact of Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed 2019-21 state budget on Thursday, March 28, at a Viewpoint Luncheon presented by the nonpartisan, independent Wisconsin Policy Forum.
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Early voting for 2019 Spring Election sees increased voter participation
With one full week of early voting still to occur, Milwaukee’s early voting numbers have already surpassed numbers from previous Spring Elections.
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NNS Video: Watch Mitchell Street come alive with breakdancing
Pioneers of Mitchell Street’s breakdancing and hip-hop scene take over the Mitchell Street library as they tell stories and show off their moves (they still have them!).
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Presentations of the 2019 Vel R. Phillips Trailblazer Award and commendation for MCTS bus driver’s bravery
WHAT: Presentation of the 2019 Vel R. Phillips Trailblazer Award to Ms. Bria Smith. A student at Franklin High School, Ms. Smith currently serves as President of the City of Milwaukee Youth Council, and has brought forward her concerns about gun violence to and shared her call to action with a national audience. WHEN: Tuesday, March 26 […]
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5 things you need to know this week in Milwaukee: March 25-March 30
Happy Monday! Here are five things to know about this week, including an MPS school board forum, District 6 crime meeting, and more.
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BBB advice on handling door-to-door solicitors
Spring has finally arrived, and solicitors offering asphalt services, home repairs and sales of magazine subscriptions – among other products and services – will be making the rounds and may wind up on your doorstep.
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Solution found for W. National Ave. food truck issue
Alderman Bob Donovan said today he believes Common Council legislation prohibiting food trucks from operating along W. National Ave. is no longer needed, as an amicable solution has been found that satisfies his concerns.
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‘He was asking for help but nobody would listen:’ Milwaukee inmate’s death raises alarms about Corrections facilities
Are the safety of inmates being ignored, resulting in death? Reports from the latest death within the Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility and from a new assessment on conditions within Wisconsin Department of Corrections facilities suggests they are.