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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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After waiting months for rental assistance, this landlord was prepared to evict her tenant. Here’s why she didn’t.
There have been delays in residents receiving rental assistance. Here’s what you need to know.
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Milwaukee pastors accuse city of ‘tax and take’
Some Milwaukee ministers are accusing the City of Milwaukee of illegally taxing religious institutions and then foreclosing on those that fail to pay. City leaders deny the charges.
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NNS Update: From ‘banker of the underrepresented’ to the Biden administration
After spending most of his professional career serving Milwaukee communities, Joaquin Altoro says he’s excited to now move to a position with the Biden administration.
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How to deal with a nuisance neighbor
Whether it’s a barking dog, cars in the front yard, illegal activity or loud parties, there are ways to deal with challenging neighbors.
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Looking to buy a home? Here are some resources and advice.
We talked to Kelly Andrew, the chief development and marketing officer for ACTS Housing to answer common questions about homebuying.
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UPDATE: Future of Toy Dimension in jeopardy after owner has 2 strokes
Because of his health challenges, Henry Smith’s collectibles store is at risk of closing despite having a great year in 2020 during the pandemic.
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She turned her frustrations from the summer of 2020 into art
Rosy Petri gathered the stories of 25 Black women who work actively engaging in, advocating for and educating Milwaukee communities and created a “time capsule” of what life was like for them during the summer of 2020.
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Amani United in fight over leadership
The former president of Amani United, the resident-led community group, is fighting to get his job back after being impeached Saturday over allegations of negligence in his position.
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How one man uses his passion to create affordable housing in Milwaukee
Que El-Amin combines his passion for architecture with a need to create affordable housing options for Milwaukee residents.