When it comes to comedy, Chastity Washington is no joke. The North Side native is considered to be one of the best comedians in the city.
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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Got something to say about crime and justice in Milwaukee? Here’s your chance.
A new project to create a bird’s-eye view of Milwaukee’s criminal legal system has recently begun. Those working on it seek input from the community.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Violence against health care workers on the rise
A report paints a stark picture of workplace safety for staff in health care settings-something Patricia Moon-Updike knows all too well after a life-altering attack.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Safety concerns mount at psychiatric hospital contracted to serve Milwaukee County residents
Family members and mental health advocates have expressed concern about the safety of patients at Granite Hills Hospital, the psychiatric hospital contracted to serve Milwaukee County residents.
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Here’s what you need to know about medical costs once the public health emergency ends
On May 11, the public health emergency is scheduled to end, leading to wide-ranging changes to the availability of resources related to COVID-19.
Posted inCommunity, Housing, NNS Spotlight
NNS Spotlight: How Michael Emem is transforming Milwaukee, one project at a time
Michael Emem grew up in Milwaukee and understands the effect the built environment can have on the mental and physical health of a community.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
We spent a below-freezing night with officials counting those who are homeless. Here’s what we saw.
Many organizations come together each year to count people who are experiencing homelessness. This helps secure funding but also helps service providers understand specifically who is out there and what sort of support they need.
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Here’s what BadgerCare Plus recipients need to know to keep their benefits
After March, people on BadgerCare Plus will need to go through a renewal process to determine whether they can keep coverage.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
The county’s Mental Health Emergency Center is now open. Here’s what you need to know.
The Mental Health Emergency Center has been designed to stabilize people who are experiencing a mental health crisis and transition them to external resources as quickly as possible.
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New building, same mission for Outreach Community Health Centers
Outreach Community Health Centers will double its office space, increasing the quality and quantity of services available.