Listen to a story at Rescued Roasters; meet Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa; learn about a new city project; 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.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Oct. 31
You can kick the weekend off with a health workshop; practice country line dancing; honor fathers; and more.
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How this Milwaukee mother weathers the challenges of sickle cell disease
Battling sickle cell disease hasn’t been the easiest for Lynnthese Johnson, but each day brings more determination, inspiration and strength.
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5 things to know and do the week of Oct. 27
Explore homes in the Amani Neighborhood; learn about Day of the Dead ofrendas; attend a MPS career fair; and more.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Oct. 24
Check out an event with Grace Weber’s Music Lab; discuss budgeting with the African-American Roundtable; and enjoy ice cream with the MPD.
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5 things to know and do the week of Oct. 20
Participate in a barbershop-style dialogue between men; create a vision board; visit a food distribution for tribal elders; and more.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Oct. 17
Celebrate autumn with the Urban Ecology Center; safely surrender your exotic pet; improve your English skills; and more.
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5 things to know and do the week of Oct. 13
Showcase your vocal talents; receive FEMA assistance; celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day; and attend a social connection event for Black women.
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‘True definition of strength’: How this Milwaukee man fights through sickle cell disease
James Griffin has battled sickle cell since childhood. After facing misconceptions and challenges, he shares his story to inspire others and raise awareness.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Oct. 10
Take your child to receive immunization shots; engage in a discussion about Black women’s health; and attend a trunk-or-treat.