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.
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.
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.
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.
As temperatures drop, here’s where you can stay warm this winter
Warming centers are open now through March. 31.
These residents have formed a development group to create affordable housing opportunities
EmprUve is an emerging real estate development group that aims to bridge the divide between homeownership and community revitalization.
Update: African American Roundtable’s $40,000 community initiative focuses on youth and elders
The four projects that received funding through the African American Roundtable’s participatory budgeting initiative are: Building Youth Opportunities Through Creative and Holistic Initiatives, Brentwood Church of Christ, Korey’s Kids and Vaun Mayes of We Locked In MKE.
My favorite story of 2023: As overdose deaths rise, drug-related arrests decline by 67% in Milwaukee
PrincessSafiya Byers shares a memorable story from 2023 about how overdose deaths in Milwaukee are on the rise while drug-related arrests are declining.
NNS Spotlight: How Jesús Salas documents the legacy of Wisconsin farmworkers – and his own
Jesús Salas has written a memoir detailing the lasting impact of Wisconsin’s farmworkers movement.
Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center still serving residents in need
The Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center is still offering tenants and landlords a host of services.