From Memorial Day to the first day of June, Milwaukee’s week is packed with things to do and know.
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 this weekend: May 24 to May 26
Happy Friday. It’s a long weekend with plenty to do in Milwaukee. Here are some of our picks.
Posted inCarousel, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, NNS Spotlight
NNS Spotlight: Reggie Reed wanted to help the community. His solution was an employment agency.
Through free training, Mindful Staffing Solutions connects residents to jobs and provides them skills they’ll need to succeed in the future.
Posted inCommunity, Neighborhoods, Public Safety
‘Death of service in Milwaukee’? Milwaukee County Transit System weighs cutting more routes
The Milwaukee County Transit System may have to reduce bus service by 10 percent if extra funding isn’t found.
Posted inCarousel, Economic Development, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, NNS Spotlight, North
NNS Spotlight: ‘We set them up for success’: How one youth workforce program is transforming lives
Neu-Life Community Development recently launched its Youth Workforce Innovation Center, a place where students can find employment – and their voice.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News
5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: May 20 to May 25
Milwaukee is going green this week, with a meeting on Bublr bike ride share expansion, a plant sale, a block party and more.
Posted inCarousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News
Four graduates you should know and will likely work for one day
Years of work are paying off in the next few weeks for graduates who are walking onto stages around the city to receive their diplomas. Meet four young scholars who are going places.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News
5 things to do this weekend: May 17 to May 19
It’s finally Friday. Here are some events that will help you make the most out of your weekend.
Posted inCarousel, Clarke Square, Community, Home, Kinnickinnic River Neighborhoods, Layton Boulevard West, Lincoln Village, Neighborhoods, News, South, Walker Square
League of United Latin American Citizens convention expected to draw upward of 20,000 to Milwaukee
In a year when issues such as immigration and a proposed wall at the Mexican border have become major political issues, the nation’s oldest and largest Hispanic organization will hold its convention in Milwaukee in July.
Posted inCarousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News
5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: May 13 to May 18
Milwaukee is bursting with activity this week. From graduation to new investments, here’s some things we think you should know.