Stay updated on neighborhood crime and safety; explore different cultures; attend a youth prevention summit; 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 Sept. 12
Visit the Muskego Way Forward community closet; attend “Rock Da Block”; make a flower bouquet; and more.
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5 things to know and do the week of Sept. 8
Check out small businesses on the Near West Side; join an autism support group; learn about native gardening and more.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Sept. 5
Listen to DJ Krum’s music; remember Selena Quintanilla; celebrate the grand opening of a Milwaukee Public Library and more.
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5 things to know and do the week of Sept. 1
Stay updated on neighborhood crime; attend Amani’s housing and economics meeting; sing at Pepperpot On MLK; and more.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Aug. 29
Put your vocals to the test; enjoy family fun at the Latina Resource Center; watch MPD and MFD battle in kickball; attend a cookout; and more.
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Here’s what to do if you have a damaged furnace or water heater
Milwaukee experts give residents safety tips on what to do if they have a damaged furnace or water heater.
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5 things to know and do the week of Aug. 25
Talk with law enforcement at Owen’s Place; learn about renters rights; bring your child to Alice’s Garden Urban Farm and more.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Aug. 22
Learn to country line dance; explore law with professionals; receive a new back-to-school outfit; and more.
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5 things to know and do the week of Aug. 18
Have conversations about men’s issues; share your thoughts with MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius; try new snacks; and more.