During a recent community call, Health Connections Inc. and others shared updates on efforts to help those impacted by the closure.
PrincessSafiya Byers
PrincessSafiya Byers was born and raised in Milwaukee, and is a 2020 graduate of Marquette University, majoring in Journalism and Africana Studies. Her commitment to her community has led her to nonprofit work with local youth and families. She’s also interned with the Milwaukee Community Journal and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and joins Milwaukee NNS as a Report for America Staff Reporter looking to serve democracy by covering issues important to the community.
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The Community Development Alliance’s annual bus tour shows progress in several North Side communities
The latest tour brought together community organizers, developers, nonprofit leaders and city officials for a daylong journey through neighborhoods where housing projects are actively reshaping the landscape.
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Longtime Milwaukee nonprofit launches capital campaign to transform mental health space
Wisconsin Community Services is taking a major step to improve care for people with severe mental needs by reimagining the space where it happens.
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Project Clean & Green is helping get rid of flood-damaged and other unwanted items
Unwanted items are being collected from residential properties until June 1. Learn when they’ll be picking up trash in your neighborhood.
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Dominican Center expands program to assist Amani residents with small home repairs
The Dominican Center is providing gift cards to Amani residents to help with small repairs like floors, faucets, sinks and other needs.
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Sexually transmitted infection cases still rampant in Milwaukee. Here’s what health officials are doing to address concerns.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported 15,116 cases of sexually transmitted infections in Milwaukee County in 2024, including chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis.
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RON Coalition launches latest property conditions surveys
The Reclaiming Our Neighborhoods Coalition, or RON, marked another year of holding landlords accountable as it launched its 2026 property conditions survey.
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Bronzeville Collective MKE owners reflect on legacy after closing last month
Bronzeville Collective MKE closed in March after seven years spotlighting Black, brown and queer-owned creative brands. Owners Tiffany Miller and Lilo Allen talk about its impact and their plans for the future.
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What you need to know about when and how you can withhold rent
Here are some user-friendly materials for those who need to learn about rent abatement and how to do it properly.
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There’s still time to get free tax help in Milwaukee. Here’s how.
The IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program has several sites to help people file tax returns for free as the April 15 deadline nears.