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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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Food for Health fills void by providing medically tailored meals to those in need
The organization is Wisconsin’s first accredited medically tailored meal provider, preparing and delivering meals designed for people living with chronic health conditions.
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A year later: Metcalfe Park residents reflect on grocery store loss, plan for future
Run Black & Green, Metcalfe Park Community Bridges and Harmon Community Farm hosted a community-led day of action and wellness to address Milwaukee’s growing food access crisis.
Posted inHealth and Wellness, Resources
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found in Milwaukee. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Milwaukee residents are being urged to take extra precautions against bites after the first mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus in the state this year were identified in the city, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services
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Here are ways to beat the heat this summer
Splash pads, senior centers and libraries are all places you can stay cool over the summer.
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Milwaukee Intertribal Circle has a new home
Milwaukee Intertribal Circle announced this week that, after months of searching, it signed a lease for a space at 6510 W. Layton Ave, Suite 101.
Posted inArts and Recreation
NNS Update: Milwaukee mourns death of jazz icon Manty Ellis
Milwaukee is mourning the death of music legend Manty Ellis, who died Thursday. We’re republishing a story about him from April 2025 in his honor.
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African American Roundtable wants to create a sustainable and localized food system through new campaign
Launched earlier this summer, the Feed the Change MKE campaign is rooted in the priorities of residents on Milwaukee’s far Northwest Side but designed as a citywide effort that invites participation from residents and organizations.
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211 data highlights Milwaukee’s growing strain
Over 300,000 people reached out to Impact 211 in 2025.
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Here’s your Fourth of July weekend event guide for Milwaukee
Looking for something fun and free to do to celebrate Independence Day? We’ve got you covered.