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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
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.
Posted inCommunity
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.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community
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.
Posted inCommunity
MCTS bus route changes start March 8
The Milwaukee County Transit System is shortening some routes and detouring others. Learn about the changes here.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, NNS Spotlight
‘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.
Posted inCommunity, Resources
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.