Community leaders in Milwaukee are raising concerns about violence involving teens and calling for solutions.
Chesnie Wardell
Chesnie Wardell serves as the intergenerational reporter for NNS. In addition, she writes features on notable North Side and South Side residents. She reported for other newsrooms like the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, covered teacher vacancies through an O'Brien fellowship and was selected as an inaugural member of the New York Times Corps. She is a 2025 graduate of Marquette University, where she studied journalism and theology.
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‘They abandoned us and left us to dry’: Residents struggle with closure of McGovern Park Senior Center
As the McGovern Park Senior Center remains closed, some residents who frequented it are left with uncertainty and feeling isolated.
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5 things to know and do the week of March 30
From haircuts and conversation with law enforcement to attending a board meeting in Harambee, here’s what to know and do this week in Milwaukee.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of March 27
From a live performance to an Easter egg hunt, here’s what to know and do this weekend in Milwaukee.
Posted inCommunity, Government
Early voting for the spring election starts Tuesday. Here’s how you do it
Learn how to cast your vote before the spring election on April 7.
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5 things to know and do the week of March 23
From showcasing your talents to conversing with community leaders, here’s what to know and do this week in Milwaukee.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of March 20
From exploring different types of transportation to cleaning Menomonee Valley, here’s what to know and do this weekend in Milwaukee.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
More people in the state are removing themselves from the organ donor registry; fewer are donating blood
Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin has seen rapid declines in organ donors and blood donations in the state, which is impacting treatment for local patients. Here’s what you need to know and how to help.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community
Artwork that heals: TBEY Arts Center organizes youth exhibit inside hospital
The visual arts exhibit includes drawings, multimedia art and other pieces created by youths.
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Marcus Performing Arts Center to honor César Chávez with a celebration and student contests
The organization is hosting a celebration that encourages Milwaukee students to use their creativity to honor labor leader and civil rights activist César Chávez.