The visual arts exhibit includes drawings, multimedia art and other pieces created by youths.
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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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.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
Will the McGovern Park Senior Center reopen?
The county’s Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning will discuss a $100,000 request to fund planning, designs and cost estimates for the future of the senior center on Thursday.
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MCTS bus route changes start March 8
The Milwaukee County Transit System is shortening some routes and detouring others. Learn about the changes here.
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Here are the Black and Brown headliners at Summerfest this year
Black and Brown artists will be performing across various stages at Summerfest. Here’s a lineup of the headliners and when you can see them.
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‘It’s beautiful to see’: Milwaukee youths help transform vacant 53206 lot into a community garden
Children from We Got This Milwaukee are working to beautify the neighborhood by turning a vacant into a space of learning, growth and positivity.
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Here are transportation services for seniors in Milwaukee County
Transportation can be an older adult’s biggest barrier, but with accessible transportation options, getting to appointments or running errands can be easier.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
‘I don’t like seeing older people struggle’: Seniors and advocates raise concerns
From Medicaid to housing, seniors and advocates gathered to make their voices heard at a public listening session led by the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging.
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Here are free or low-cost activities that connect Milwaukee seniors
As seniors grow older, some may need additional support and places to go to avoid isolation. Here are activities to help with that.
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‘I want our kids to do better’: Milwaukee handymen teach children life skills while supporting single parents
Daniel McHenry and AJ Batchelor, founders of Handyman Academy, step into North Side communities to teach students basic maintenance tasks, assembly and other skills while serving as mentors.