Registration for the Salvation Army’s Toy Shop opens Monday. Eligible families are encouraged to apply online or in-person for free toys.
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.
Posted inHealth and Wellness
Nutrition educator helps Milwaukee families on SNAP make healthy and affordable decisions
Bridgett Wilder is on a mission to help families in Milwaukee make healthy decisions while shopping on a budget.
Posted inArts and Recreation
Updated: More fun and free ways to celebrate Halloween in Milwaukee this week
From an indoor trick-or-treat to a costume party and more, here’s a list of family-friendly activities in Milwaukee this week.
Posted inArts and Recreation
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee to expand youth arts programming
Renowned dancer Misty Copeland, who began her journey at a Boys & Girls Club, came to Milwaukee to share her story with youths and celebrate the announcement.
Posted inArts and Recreation
Here are 8 fun and free ways to celebrate Halloween in Milwaukee
From a trunk-or-treat to a costume party, here’s a list of family-friendly activities in Milwaukee this October.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Education
Disconnected: Terminated staff and former patrons left with concerns after abrupt shutdown of tech-training program for seniors
Seniors and former staff say the Tech Connect program was temporarily eliminated in late August. They’re raising concerns about the shutdown of the program and asking for guidance for seniors who still need technology resources.
Posted inArts and Recreation
‘Bring it back’: Milwaukee residents reminisce on events long gone
Milwaukee residents share memories about events that used to occur in the city, and why they were important and want them back.
Posted inHealth and Wellness, Housing, Resources
Milwaukee HVAC technician urges residents to get their furnaces inspected ahead of new season
Alvin Owen, owner and HVAC technician of Quality Air Heating and Cooling LLC, says Milwaukee residents can prepare their furnaces before winter arrives
Posted inEconomic Development, NNS Spotlight
‘Milwaukee’s personal florist’: Richon Martená is bringing innovation to the local floral scene
Florist Richon Martená followed God’s calling and founded a floral business, Danielle’s Flowers, in 2025. She’s ready to check off a new goal by bringing a 24-hour flower vending machine service to Milwaukee to give residents the opportunity to spread love at any time.
Posted inEconomic Development
MCTS introduces new transit network concepts as it deals with financial challenges
The Milwaukee County Transit System is asking the public to weigh in on two bus service concepts called “ridership” and “coverage,” which will impact daily commutes and the deficit.