Some residents are learning in real time that their neighborhood grocery store will close Friday.
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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What you need to know about plans to cut bus service in Milwaukee
MCTS plans to cut bus service, freeze new hires and cut overtime due to a budget deficit.
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‘Deepening the crisis’: Pick ‘n Save’s closing creates community uproar
The plan to close the Pick ‘n Save’s North Side location in the Metcalfe Park neighborhood has raised a number of concerns for residents.
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More than a hotline: How IMPACT works in Wisconsin
IMPACT is Milwaukee’s central access point for people in need. The nonprofit organization has served Southeastern Wisconsin since 1960.
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Law firm is paying for free Ubers for the Fourth of July
To help reduce drunk driving and encourage safer celebrations this Independence Day, Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm is providing free Uber rides, worth up to $25,
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What will Milwaukee look like in the future? Plan provides a roadmap.
The city’s comprehensive plan is like a guide book that helps determine how Milwaukee wants to grow and improve over the coming years.
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Here are 9 Milwaukee graduates you need to know
Meet some of the Class of 2025’s finest. We guarantee you will be inspired.
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Here’s where MPS students can go for summer youth programs
Because of lead contamination in schools, many MPS schools are closing over the summer. Programs have pivoted to other sites.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
Here’s how you can stay safe and beat the heat
Residents are advised to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. Here are some ways to stay safe and cool.
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Update: Teacher Pathway Program serves 140 students this school year
About 140 Milwaukee high school students spent the year studying to become the next generation of potential educators.