As it gets warmer, Milwaukeeans say they are seeing more litter. Here is a short list of things you can do to keep your community clean.
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 cuts to AmeriCorps are affecting Milwaukee youth programs
AmeriCorps placed fellows in schools and youth agencies across the city. Programs are scrambling as they decide how to operate with less funding.
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How neighborhood organizations are partnering to improve the quality of housing in Milwaukee
The Reclaiming Our Neighborhoods coalition works alongside local housing agencies to improve the housing quality in Milwaukee through data-informed, resident-engaged strategies and actions.
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VIA CDC marks 30 years serving the community
For 30 years, VIA has focused on community building in the Silver City, Burnham Park and Layton Park neighborhoods.
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How the Hunger Task Force’s Stockbox DoorDash delivery program is helping low-income seniors
The program delivers free food to seniors who can’t make it to food pantries.
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Plans for African American Art and Culture Museum gain momentum
The Bronzeville Center for the Arts announced Monday plans to begin demolition of the former Department of Natural Resources building at 2312 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, marking a step toward the creation of Milwaukee’s future African American Art and Culture Museum.
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Nearby Nature Milwaukee temporarily suspends operations
Nearby Nature Milwaukee, which has worked since 2017 to reconnect Black people to nature by offering nature education classes and introducing residents to new outdoor experiences, has temporarily suspended operations.
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Here is how you can obtain a municipal ID card in Milwaukee
Municipal ID cards are meant to make it easier for Milwaukeeans without a driver’s license to have proof of residency.
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What you need to know about efforts to create affordable housing for early childhood educators
Groups like the Community Development Alliance, Acts Housing and Habitat for Humanity have partnered to create homes for early childhood educators. Herb Kohl Philanthropies announced a $1 million gift to help fund the development of more.
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How Milwaukee County residents can get their evictions sealed
We sat down with an attorney to learn how you can get an eviction sealed.