Manuel Marquez, who died recently at 53, dedicated his career to serving Milwaukee, particularly the South Side community where he grew up.
Devin Blake
Devin Blake began his career as a journalist at Patch, covering the Southern California communities he grew up in, with a particular focus on local businesses, unemployment, and organizations addressing unmet community needs. As he witnessed the growing homelessness crisis, he transitioned into working as a resource and information coordinator, supporting community groups and nonprofits serving unhoused populations, including the elderly, developmentally disabled, and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. In addition to his community-focused work, Blake has contributed to publications such as New York Magazine, The Onion, and McSweeney’s. He enjoys spending time with his wife and navigating the daily adventures of parenting his young son.
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Candidates Crowley and Tiffany share different views on guns and gun violence
Gubernatorial candidates Tom Tiffany and David Crowley offer different approaches to addressing gun violence in Wisconsin. Both shared their views with NNS.
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Here are some tips on talking to children about gun violence
Talking to kids about gun violence requires a different approach from talking to teenagers. Experts offer advice on how to explain potential dangers to young children while reassuring them at the same time.
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New guide identifies policies that could reduce gun violence in Milwaukee
The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions recommends 10 statewide policy changes to curb gun violence, highlighting three measures that could heavily impact high-incident communities like Milwaukee.
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Here’s how to get a free photo ID before the Nov. 3 election
Wisconsin offers free state IDs for voting, but obtaining one can present challenges.
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National push to expand discrimination protections for people with records could come to Milwaukee
Milwaukeeans with criminal records already have some protections against job discrimination. A national movement is pushing cities to go further by expanding safeguards to other areas of life.
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State hopes to prevent suicides through new and expanded partnerships
Wisconsin is increasing efforts to prevent suicide by training more mental health professionals and healthcare workers.
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Deadline approaching to file for a pardon from Gov. Evers
As Gov. Tony Evers prepares to leave office in January, the pardon process he reestablished may end as well. Here’s what we know and some tips on how to apply before the deadline on Oct. 5.
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Tracking Milwaukee: 4 takeaways on police license plate readers
The debate over automatic license plate readers often falls along familiar lines of public safety and privacy rights. Here’s what we learned during a Marquette University Law School panel Tuesday.
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Will MPD use generative artificial intelligence?
Although the Milwaukee Police Department is not currently using generative AI, it already has official rules regarding its potential use. Some defense attorneys and advocates are raising questions about what this could mean for criminal cases.