A local improv comedy theater is offering a scholarship for “new voices” to enroll in a class for free.
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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Former SDC employees still waiting to be paid
Some former employees of the Social Development Commission say its unfair for the agency to reopen while they are still owed money.
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Diary of a returning citizen: Opportunities and challenges
Sunshine Ketchum has been zeroing in on her release from incarceration. While she has had some positive experiences since the last time NNS heard from her, challenges remain.
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Virtual technology, real skills: Connecting people who are incarcerated to a new type of job training
A New York company wants to bring its state-of-the-art vocational training to people inside Wisconsin’s correctional facilities.
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Officials plan a remake of Milwaukee’s juvenile justice system
An expansion is underway at Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center, which will help the county serve Milwaukee youths for cheaper, closer to their homes.
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This 100-year-old organization helps the formerly incarcerated fight for something better
Wisconsin Community Services provides services to people before and after release from incarceration, including housing, employment support and health care resources.
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Comparing Trump’s criminal justice vision to the needs of Milwaukee
The criminal justice priorities of former President Donald Trump would affect Milwaukee’s criminal justice system in ways similar to but also starkly different from the priorities of Vice President Kamala Harris.
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LGBTQ+ Milwaukeeans share their concerns ahead of the election
NNS asked LGBTQ+ community members what issues are most urgent to them in this election.
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Not registered on Election Day? There’s still time to vote
Although not the case in every state, Wisconsinites can register at their polling place on Election Day.
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Black men in Milwaukee share their views on the election
NNS asked Black men, a key constituency in the upcoming election, who they’re voting for and why. Here is what they had to say.