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Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Neighborhoods, Public Safety
In their own words, part two: More reactions to the death of George Floyd and the ensuing protests
The death of George Floyd and the protests that have followed have forced yet another national conversation on race in America. Today, more NNS readers weigh in on the topic.
Posted inLake Effect Radio, Multimedia, NNS on the Radio
NNS on ‘Lake Effect’: 5 things to know during this turbulent moment in Milwaukee
NNS deputy editor Adam Carr joins Joy Powers of WUWM for a conversation about the protests and pandemic during our monthly check-in with “Lake Effect.”
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Neighborhoods, Public Safety
In their own words: Milwaukee reacts to death of George Floyd and protests
The death of George Floyd and the protests that have followed have forced yet another national conversation on race in America. We’ve reached out to community members to hear their thoughts.
Posted inMultimedia, NNS on the Radio, WGLB Radio
NNS on WGLB radio: Reporter Edgar Mendez talks about how essential workers are dealing with the pandemic
Reporter Edgar Mendez checks in with Saryea Murchison and Dennis Walton of WGLB to discuss essential workers from a variety of industries.
Posted inCarousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News
Calling all graduates: NNS wants to celebrate YOU with a photo shoot
We know many folks in the community are looking for creative ways to celebrate grads of all levels, so we’re organizing a FREE socially-distant photo shoot opportunity.
Posted inCarousel, Home, Multimedia, Neighborhoods, News, NNS on the Radio, WGLB Radio
NNS on WGLB radio: Columnist Damia Causey talks jobs and unemployment
Columnist Damia Causey checks in with Saryea Murchison and Dennis Walton of WGLB to discuss jobs and unemployment.
Posted inCarousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News
NNS news and notes: Free COVID-19 testing; virtual town hall on the coronavirus; MATC Promise deadline extended; and don’t forget the census
Find out about free COVID-19 testing; a virtual town hall on the coronavirus; MATC Promise extends deadline; and fill out the census questionnaire already.
Posted inCarousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News
NNS on ‘Lake Effect’: 5 things to do away from a screen this May in Milwaukee
NNS deputy editor Adam Carr “joins” Joy Powers of WUWM for a “Safer at Home” edition of our monthly series with “Lake Effect.”
Posted inMultimedia, NNS on the Radio, WGLB Radio
NNS on WGLB radio: Reporter Ana Martinez-Ortiz discusses the people and organizations making a difference during the coronavirus
Community Engagement Reporter Ana Martinez-Ortiz spoke with WGLB’s Saryea Murchison and Dennis Walton about some of Milwaukee Neighborhood News Services more positive stories during the COVID-19 epidemic.