Poverty and housing instability remain major challenges for many residents 10 years after uprising made headlines across the world.
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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Milwaukee mayor, police chief and others speak out about the role of parenting in preventing gun violence
Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman discussed how adults in their lives helped them stay the right path.
Posted inHousing, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
The county and others are working to expand housing for people returning from incarceration
Milwaukee County and other advocates are working to help more landlords feel prepared to rent to people returning from incarceration.
Posted inOpinion: Community Voices, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
We talked to Milwaukee residents and others about the police killing of Corey Durell Ruiz. Here’s what they said.
NNS asked Milwaukeeans and others how they felt about his shooting and also what they wanted to see happen next.
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Five people with Milwaukee ties will have commutation hearings in August
They are among the first applicants to appear before Wisconsin’s reestablished Commutation Advisory Board, which was created to make recommendations on potential sentence reductions to Gov. Tony Evers.
Posted inHealth and Wellness
Milwaukee is experiencing dangerous air quality. Here’s how you can stay safe.
Exposure to hazardous air conditions could cause problems for residents, who are being urged to stay indoors.
Posted inPublic Safety & Criminal Justice
Milwaukee’s crime decline reflects years of relationship building, advocates say
Recent data shows violent crime is down in the city. Advocates say preventing violence depends on trust as well as community investment.
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Here’s what we learned at the latest Community Collaborative Commission meeting
Members of the Community Collaborative Commission are still trying to finalize Milwaukee’s community policing plan. The plan establishes expectations of how police should engage with residents and the community.
Posted inHealth and Wellness
Majority of Milwaukee suicides involve firearms. Here’s how to get help
Here’s what to know about free or low-cost mental health services in Milwaukee County.
Posted inPublic Safety & Criminal Justice
Researchers find link between vehicle crashes and firearm injuries. Can this information be used to help prevent Milwaukee gun violence?
Researchers say emergency department visits after vehicle crashes could help identify young people at risk of future firearm injury and connect them with support before violence occurs.