View a curated documentary series from Nō Studios; check out the MLK Day trivia contest; hear from poet laureate Dasha Kelly Hamilton; register for UWM’s new series on racism; and join “Tales for Tots.”
Ana Martinez-Ortiz
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Ana is the community engagement reporter and beat reporter for neighborhood groups and nonprofits. As the community engagement reporter, Ana is known for writing five things to know/do for the week and weekend, how to articles and spotlight articles. Ana attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and graduated in 2017 with degrees in Spanish and journalism.
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5 things to do and know the weekend of Jan. 8
Make a mosaic; attend a virtual dance party; enjoy the winter wonderland at Lincoln Park; shop at the Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market; and view “Embodied Truths.”
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Memorable stories of 2020: She started jumping rope for laughs. Now she has a Facebook group with nearly 30,000 members.
It’s been quite the year and picking my favorite story of 2020 wasn’t easy. The article I chose reminds us how important it is to come together and spread joy.
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NNS Spotlight: ‘We’re saving lives’: A mentorship program for young boys in Milwaukee
After turning his life around, Lance Ambrose felt called to help young people in similar situations. So he created Saving Our Sons, a nonprofit mentoring program for Milwaukee youths.
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Documentary tells the story of ‘Latino Wisconsin’
“Latino Wisconsin” tells the stories of Latinos in Wisconsin and is a labor of love for former reporter Georgia Pabst and her husband, Ralph.
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‘Moving to the other side of the desk’: Paula Kiely reflects on 27 years as a librarian
Paula Kiely retired in August as director of the Milwaukee Public Library. Now, she’s ready for her next chapter.
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5 things to know about Joan Johnson, Milwaukee’s new library director
From interior designer to librarian, here are five facts to know about Joan Johnson, who became library director in August.
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Inside the NNS newsroom: How to get your news published
“Posts from Community” allows the communities NNS serves to get their news published on our site and social media.
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5 things to do and know this week in Milwaukee: Dec. 21 to Dec. 26
Learn about the COVID-19 vaccines; skate at Red Arrow Park; check out Winter Adventure Days; watch Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s “A Christmas Carol”; and view the holiday lights and display in and around Milwaukee.
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5 things to do and know the weekend of Dec. 18
Milwaukee Health Services is doing its holiday dinner giveaway; Lincoln Avenue School has a winter wonderland; watch “ReVibe: A Movement Experience”; donate toys to Ayuda Mutua and take a winter solstice walk in Alice’s Garden.