Oby Nwabuzor, a Milwaukee native, works at the intersection of public health, real estate development and systems innovation.
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.
Posted inGovernment, Health and Wellness
What you need to know about changes to FoodShare (SNAP) and Medicaid
The budget reconciliation bill could change the requirements around accessing FoodShare and Medicaid.
Posted inHousing
Amani residents are sleeping outside to raise awareness about homelessness
Residents are hosting a sleep-out and read-a-thon in the Amani neighborhood this weekend at 2444 N. 21st St.
Posted inHousing
Elizabeth Brown’s long journey to homeownership
After years of housing struggles, the Milwaukee resident worked with multiple agencies to finally buy a home.
Posted inHealth and Wellness, Resources
Hunger Task Force’s Mobile Market fills food void across Milwaukee County
Operating as a grocery store on wheels, the Mobile Market provides healthy and affordable food options to families.
Posted inCommunity
What you need to know about MCTS service changes
Service hours for some routes were cut, while other routes were created or extended.
Posted inCommunity, Education
Free driver’s ed is available for eligible youths. Here’s how it works.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is providing grants for free driver education classes to 11,500 students.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
Thousands of Milwaukee residents still feel effects of storm wreckage
As of the morning of Aug. 18, over 16,500 flood-related service requests had been made to IMPACT 211.
Posted inCommunity
Pathfinders employees seek training and transparency as they attempt to form union
Workers cite retaliatory terminations and inconsistent wages at agency that serves youths.
Posted inCommunity, Resources
How to replace spoiled FoodShare food and other tips after a wild weather week
You could be eligible for food replacement and other resources if you were impacted by floods.