African Americans comprise 40% of victims of fatal drug overdoses in Milwaukee County, with 73% of those deaths involving cocaine.
How $15,000 ‘Pay It Forward’ grant gives underserved business owners a chance to soar
Barbecue restaurant owner Robert Meredith said he’s greatly benefited from Spectrum Reach’s Pay It Forward Program, getting free TV and streaming ads as well as additional support.
What do you think about the traffic-calming measures in Milwaukee? Residents speak out
Some Milwaukee residents are frustrated by the curb extensions, traffic-calming poles and other changes, which have slowed traffic.
Artist creates project that transforms residents into ‘Milwaukee Homies’
Carlos Herrada uses his skills as an artist to transform Milwaukeeans into Homies, iconic Chicano characters sold as 2-inch figurines in gumball machines in the late ‘90s.
‘She’s a hero’: Quick use of Narcan by office assistant at King Community Center saves 2 lives
Shanice Collins, 34, secured Narcan from this Harm Reduction Vending Machine during a drug overdose emergency earlier this month at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. (Photo by Edgar Mendez)
My favorite story of 2023: Seniors finally celebrate quinceañeras
These seniors at the United Community Center proved it’s never too late to have a quinceañera.
New Concept Self Development Center, a fixture in Milwaukee’s central city, prepares to close its doors
After nearly five decades serving residents of Milwaukee’s central city, New Concept Self Development Center is closing Dec. 31.
Challenges in Narcan distribution hamper efforts to slow pace of drug overdose deaths
Narcan is a key tool in reducing drug overdose deaths, but accessing it in Milwaukee has been a challenge for some organizations.
Advocates push for more urgency to end MPD’s unconstitutional stop-and-frisks.
Five years after the historic Collins settlement mandated major changes in MPD’s stop-and-frisk and other policies, the department struggles to reach full compliance.
Where you and your family can celebrate Dia de Los Muertos in Milwaukee
Here are four things you can do to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos in Milwaukee.
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