Instead of planning the annual three-day Mexican Fiesta, organizers are busy at work at the city’s first volunteer-based mask assembly facility.
Ascension St. Joe’s adds 4 physicians to address ‘primary care desert’ on North Side
St. Joe’s new providers will help address health disparities such as infant mortality and chronic diseases in the community.
Milwaukee Youth Council puts focus on mental health services
Three nonprofits are one step closer to receiving funds to provide mental health services to youths after receiving a recommendation from the Milwaukee Youth Council.
Public Service Commission extends moratorium on utility shut-offs
In a 2-1 vote, the Wisconsin Public Service Commission on Thursday extended the moratorium on utility cutoffs for residential customers to Sept. 1, citing health and economic concerns from COVID-19.
What you need to know to vote in the Aug. 11 primary
In less than a month, Wisconsin votes again. Here’s what you need to know about the Aug. 11 primary election.
How to stay mentally healthy during the coronavirus crisis
Two Milwaukee psychologists share tips on mindfulness and self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
LGBTQ+ voices from within the Black Lives Matter movement
Through marches, murals and speeches, LGBTQ+ members of the Black Lives Matter movement are leading crucial conversations in the community.
As coronavirus cases rise in Latinx community, health care providers confront language barrier
Spanish-speaking health care providers are working to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the Latinx community, which has faced the brunt of cases.
NNS Spotlight: Milwaukee County program offers mothers a ‘Healthy Start’
Milwaukee County Healthy Start seeks to reduce and ultimately eliminate maternal child-health disparities for Black women in Milwaukee.
Reporter’s Notebook: ‘I intend to give it my all’: Introducing Matt Martinez
The Milwaukee community is a rich one, filled with stories that connect all of us. There is much to be addressed, and there is much to appreciate.