Residents can hear from candidates and ask questions at the Voices of District 7 Community Forum on Saturday, March 28.
Meredith Melland
Posted inCommunity, Social Development Commission
SDC working to address debt and ongoing lawsuits
The Social Development Commission is considering all of its options to resolve its financial situation amid $2.4 million in debt and a lack of new funding.
Posted inCommunity, Resources
‘Time to escape and time to survive’: Milwaukee leaders urge residents to use smoke alarms
The number of fire responses are up in the city. Smoke alarms are vital for surviving fires, say local leaders.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
Milwaukee Water Works to replace 3,800 lead service lines this year on the North and South sides. Is your neighborhood next?
Contractors in the Milwaukee Prioritization Program will replace lead service lines in 23 Milwaukee neighborhoods this year, with work ramping up this month.
Posted inArts and Recreation, NNS Spotlight
Whimsy, history and whatnot: How a Milwaukee woman is creating her own museum
Maria Cunningham collects and curates historically and culturally interesting items for The Whatnot Museum, which will soon be open by appointment.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Center for Self-Sufficiency quietly closed last year amid a federal audit and funding challenges
The nonprofit closed in September and had a program that was the subject of an audit by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Resources
Resources to boost your mental health and wellness in Milwaukee
If you are struggling with mental health challenges or are in need of some extra support, here are some resources available to help you take care of your body, mind and spirit.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, Housing
Residents explore development ideas for Lisbon Avenue in Washington Park
At the Lisbon Avenue Corridor Charette, Washington Park residents and local design firms worked on ideas for six project sites they hope connect with the neighborhood’s quality of life goals.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
Dominican Center aims to maintain services for residents as agency restructures
Dominican Center eliminated some staff positions in January as part of restructuring, but wants to add new positions. Some residents are asking for more transparency on the changes.
Posted inCommunity, Social Development Commission
Nearly two years after SDC shutdown, former workers and contractors still seek payment
Caught amid the turmoil of the Social Development Commission are a group of workers and contractors that haven’t been paid. Some have given up.