You may not see it in the headlines, but evictions are still rampant in Milwaukee.
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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Here are places families can go to improve their reading skills
We’ve compiled a list of where both students and parents can go to improve their reading skills.
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Here are some resources to cut your energy bill
Green Homeowners United is pushing a program that will help eligible homeowners and renters cut costs.
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Here’s what you need to know about the Feb. 18 election in Milwaukee
There is an election coming up Tuesday. Here is what you need to know.
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How one program is reaching the next generation of teachers
Teach for America is drawing from Milwaukee’s classrooms to create the next generation of teachers.
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Housing Authority at risk of bankruptcy: Here’s what you need to know
The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee is at risk of bankruptcy after the misuse of millions in Section 8 funding.
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What you need to know about enrolling kids into kindergarten
Kindergarten enrollment season kicks off on Saturday, Feb. 1 at Milwaukee Public Schools’ first fair of the year.
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Here’s how you can weigh in on proposed MCTS bus route changes
MCTS is planning to change some of its routes and is looking for community input.
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Photos: A look at how some Milwaukeeans celebrated Jan. 20
With both Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day falling on Jan. 20, people across the city celebrated many different ways.
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Parent angry after child spends day in school without heat
One parent is outraged after finding out her child’s school had no heat for an entire day.