FlexRide Milwaukee offers affordable transportation to people who live in the inner city to jobs in Franklin, Oak Creek, New Berlin and Menomonee Falls. But its funding ends in 2024.
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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‘This work is personal’: New Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation leader wants all students to thrive
Willie Jude II is bringing 17 years of higher education experience to the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation.
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Weather-related school closings force parents to scramble
When schools close due to inclement weather, some parents are left to find child care at the last minute.
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There’s a new player in Milwaukee’s housing market. And here’s why residents and leaders are concerned
As VineBrook Homes Trust Inc. gains a foothold in the city’s housing market, some residents and community advocates worry about the impact of its presence.
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Students who get free or reduced lunch may be able to take driver’s ed classes at no cost starting in July
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is expected to roll out a free program that will fund driver’s education for students in need.
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This couple wanted to learn about youth homelessness. So they spent a week living outside.
Christal and Jarvis West spent a week sleeping outside to connect with young people facing homelessness and raise awareness about what they experience.
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New program gives MPS students a head start on careers ‘that don’t even exist yet’
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, in partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools, has announced a million-dollar investment to pilot 3DE by JA in Bay View and Marshall high schools.
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In a ‘history-making moment,” Milwaukee nonprofit certifies new class of doulas
The African American Breastfeeding Network has certified a new class of doulas to help solve Milwaukee’s maternal-infant health crisis.
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Want to keep your energy bills low? The Focus on Energy program can help.
The Focus on Energy program helps residents save money on their energy bills.
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This week, the city begins overseeing maintenance issues at Housing Authority properties
Starting this week, the City of Milwaukee will oversee Housing Authority residents’ maintenance concerns and provide funds to address them.