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These are stories by Ana Martinez-Ortis, Community Engagement Reporter, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service. More stories from Ana

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 Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Carousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News

5 things to do and know the weekend of March 5

March 5, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News

5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: March 1 to March 6

March 1, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

Learn about Nō Studios’ artist grant program; register for Milwaukee Recreation spring classes; visit Milwaukee museums that are back in business; attend the Milwaukee Police Department’s Citizen Academy info session; and check out Latino Arts’ “Hyphenated Americans” exhibit.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid 5 things

5 things to do and know the weekend of Feb. 26

February 26, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

Help Ayuda Mutua in its supply drive; attend Voces de la Frontera’s news conference on freedom; check out Midwest Refrigerated Services’ job fair; help Dream Team United MKE’s donation drive and giveaway; and watch Tables Across Borders’ community cooking show.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News

Fire safety 101: The habits and resources you need to survive

February 24, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

No one thinks it will happen to them, but fires can happen to anybody. See how you can keep your and your family safe with these basic resources and habits.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News

5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: Feb. 22 to Feb. 27

February 22, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

A new café, Sam’s Place, is opening; Employ Milwaukee offers a job interview workshop; the Milwaukee Public Museum celebrates Black History Month; James Causey and Kondwani Fidel discuss “Unlearning Racism”; and watch the “REPair Divides” series.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid 5 things

5 things to do and know the weekend of Feb. 19

February 19, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

Check out the Urban Ecology Center’s Winter Wonderwalks; get answers you need in the citizenship legal clinic; support Black-owned food trucks; participate in a talk about incarceration; and celebrate female hip-hop artists.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News

5 things to do and know this week in Milwaukee: Feb. 15 to Feb. 20

February 15, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

Hear from the people behind “Metcalfe Park: Black Vote Rising”; learn about “The roots of medical distrust in the Black community”; watch a workshop on credit scores; enjoy a virtual gospel jubilee fundraiser; and apply for a business accelerator program.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid 5 things

An NNS Valentine’s Day: COVID-19 has taught this South Side couple how to weather the storms of life. Together.

February 12, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

It’s been a year since we last spoke with these lovebirds. So we decided to catch up. See what’s new in their lives, how the pandemic has impacted their relationship and what advice they have to offer.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-features

An NNS Valentine’s Day: After 30 years, North Side couple are still learning new things about their relationship

February 12, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz 5 Comments

Starting a relationship can be hard, but maintaining a relationship requires real effort and work. Venice Williams and Demetrius Brown understand this better than most.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-features

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