After being a Milwaukee music legend for years, Manty Ellis has been recognized by the Jazz Foundation of America for his contributions.
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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How Jim Gaillard works to ensure Milwaukee has safe electrical wiring
The master electrician’s goal is to ensure Milwaukee has safe electrical wiring and well-trained, high-quality electricians in the heart of the community.
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Nutrition program teaches seniors how to eat well on a budget
The Hunger Task Force’s nutrition education program teaches Milwaukee County seniors how to eat healthy on a budget.
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COA ends contracts with MKE REC, leaving some after-school and summer programs in limbo
COA Youth and Family Centers has ended a 30-year partnership with Milwaukee Recreation that provided after-school programs, summer programming, access to overnight camps and family events through Community Learning Centers.
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Here’s what’s happening at the Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center
The Rental Housing Resource Center serves as Milwaukee’s one-stop shop for rental housing needs.
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Evictions are still high in Milwaukee. Here’s what you need to know
You may not see it in the headlines, but evictions are still rampant in Milwaukee.
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Here are places families can go to improve their reading skills
We’ve compiled a list of where both students and parents can go to improve their reading skills.
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Here are some resources to cut your energy bill
Green Homeowners United is pushing a program that will help eligible homeowners and renters cut costs.
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Here’s what you need to know about the Feb. 18 election in Milwaukee
There is an election coming up Tuesday. Here is what you need to know.
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How one program is reaching the next generation of teachers
Teach for America is drawing from Milwaukee’s classrooms to create the next generation of teachers.