We Got This Milwaukee has been keeping children busy in the 53206 ZIP code, especially with the blooming of its new garden called Coaches Corner. Most importantly, its helped children reflect on how much they’ve changed as individuals.
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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Educator and business expert gives tips to young and emerging entrepreneurs in Milwaukee
In honor of National Black Business Month and World Entrepreneurs’ Day on Aug. 21, Angelique Sharpe shares how emerging entrepreneurs in Milwaukee can develop a successful business.
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Milwaukee teens use AI tools to create apps to help solve community problems
From skin care to entrepreneurship, Milwaukee Vibe Coding Summer Camp gave teens a free opportunity to learn AI and coding skills and use them to resolve everyday challenges.
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‘You can see God’s hand in it’: How Milwaukee women are building a double Dutch community through sisterhood and fitness
Milwaukee’s 40+ Double Dutch Club is still in its infancy, but members are already seeing life changes.
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Milwaukee County Office of Equity announces a new award for teens
The Milwaukee County Office of Equity and Milwaukee Youth Commission are introducing a new award category for teens who are improving their neighborhoods.
Posted inEconomic Development, Housing
Neu-Life Community Development breaks ground on $16M center in Milwaukee
Community members and elected officials gathered on the corner of West Cherry and North 12th streets for the groundbreaking of NeuVue, a new center for Milwaukee’s youths and young adults.
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South Side senior fathers model in their first fashion show with help from a senior sewing group
Senior women at the United Community Center used their sewing skills to create custom shirts for fathers to model at the center’s first fashion show for men.
Posted inHealth and Wellness
Here are free 3 meal sites for kids during summer break
Food access during summer breaks can be challenging for families in Milwaukee, but local organizations are coming together to ensure no child goes hungry. Learn more about nearby meal sites here.
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Milwaukee program helps low-income seniors stay safe by providing free home modifications
Revitalize Milwaukee formed the Older Adult Home Modification Program to rid the cost burden for seniors and make necessary home alterations to help keep them safe in their homes.
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‘Being a dad saved my life’: How a Milwaukee fatherhood program is changing the narrative
Founder of Fathers Making Progress Terron Edwards and other Milwaukee dads from the organization are discovering ways to become better fathers and strengthen their families while also helping the community.