Have conversations about men’s issues; share your thoughts with MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius; try new snacks; and more.
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 inCommunity, NNS Spotlight
How this Black pilot in Milwaukee earned his license to fly at age 18
Private pilot Arian Rice continues to pursue his career in aviation while encouraging other minorities to chase their dreams.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the weekend of Aug. 15
Receive a free loaf of bread; attend an annual summer celebration with PEARLS for Teen Girls; chill at the Center Street Daze festival; and more.
Posted inCommunity, Health & Welfare
Residents weigh in on new ban on selling THC to minors
Some concerns have emerged over a new ordinance that bans the sale of THC products like Delta-8 and Delta-10 to anyone younger than 21.
Posted inCommunity, gun violence, Public Safety
‘We just have to have faith’: Amani Youth Council leaders discuss gun violence in Milwaukee
The Amani Youth Council is calling for youths and adults to work together to bring peace, safety and change.
Posted inCommunity, Resources
Here are resources for Milwaukee residents affected by flooding
Milwaukee residents and organizations are coming to the forefront to aid communities impacted by severe flooding over the weekend. Here are resources to help with the recovery process.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the week of Aug. 11
Spend time with the Milwaukee Police Department District 2; talk about solutions to gun violence; explore jobs within MPS; and more.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the weekend of Aug. 8
Attend a community appreciation celebration; talk business with the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce; celebrate Indigenous culture and more.
Posted inCommunity, Education, NNS Spotlight
Milwaukee teens discover careers and identity at TRUE Skool
Milwaukee teens grow their purpose and receive mentorship and professional development during free summer sessions at TRUE Skool.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the week of Aug. 4
Work on an art project at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch, swap clothing at Alice’s Garden Urban Farm, kick it at a barbecue with Bader Philanthropies and more.