After suffering two strokes in 2021, Toy Dimension owner Henry Smith is doing his best to keep his store open.
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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Instacart now accepts SNAP payments. Here’s what you need to know.
SNAP recipients can now have groceries delivered to their home.
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Eviction records will no longer be available online for longer than 2 years
The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to reduce the time most eviction records can be kept on the state court website from 20 years to two years.
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Pay-what-you-can produce market reopens Saturday in new location
Greater Good(s) MKE, a pay-what-you-can produce market, reopens Saturday at a new location.
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Utility bills could rise again. Here is what you need to know.
We Energies is asking for a 1.6% rate hike for power in 2024, which the company says could cost the average customer less than $4 per month.
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The city is pushing for more oversight of the Housing Authority. Here’s what you need to know.
After months of outcry, Common Council members have created a potential solution to tackling issues with the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee.
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Acts Housing is hosting its annual Neighborhood Table fundraising event Wednesday
Acts Housing is hosting its annual Neighborhood Table event on Wednesday, Sept. 20 to give guests a renewed sense of pride in Milwaukee.
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After three forced apartment evacuations, leaders press for answers
After three forced evacuations of apartment buildings this year, including two in Milwaukee, city leaders are seeking answers.
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The city seeks your input on how Milwaukee grows. Here’s how to provide it.
There are still opportunities for Milwaukeeans to help decide how the city will grow.
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Housing Authority residents double down on investigation demands
Residents have continued pushing their demands to hold Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee leaders accountable.