To qualify for a free roof, you have to be a homeowner in the Lindsay Heights, Clarke Square, Silver City, Burnham Park or Layton Boulevard neighborhoods.
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 inCommunity, Housing, NNS Spotlight
After 30 years, Acts Housing is finding new ways to make homeownership accessible in Milwaukee
The nonprofit’s services include homebuyer education classes, coaching, counseling and loans.
Posted inClarke Square, Community, Housing
How the Milwaukee Community Land Trust is providing ‘forever affordable’ housing
The Milwaukee Community Land Trust is renovating vacant properties to create “forever affordable” homes in Milwaukee.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Resources
Extreme heat is in the forecast: Here’s how you can keep cool as temperatures rise
Milwaukee Health Department leaders urge residents to take precautions as an extreme heat watch has been issued by the National Weather Service from 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 23 through 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24.
Posted inbasic needs, Community, Economic Development, Health and Wellness
‘The only grocery store in the neighborhood’: Community weighs in on Pick ‘n Save closing
Some residents are learning in real time that their neighborhood grocery store will close Friday.
Posted inbasic needs, Community, Neighborhoods
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.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, Health & Welfare, Metcalfe Park
‘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.
Posted inCommunity, Resources
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.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community
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,
Posted inHousing
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.