Wisconsin has been approved to issue a one-time payment of $391 to parents of children in child care who will receive FoodShare this summer. Parents who have children in the free lunch and breakfast program at their school or kids who were enrolled last school year also are eligible.
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Sam Woods is a staff reporter primarily covering education in Milwaukee. When not reporting for NNS, Sam produces the Bridge the City podcast, a podcast that brings together people, resources, and ideas that inspire Milwaukee to action, with a reach of over 6,000 monthly subscribers across all podcast platforms.
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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: July 25 to July 29
Participate in a discussion for Black people about pregnancy prevention planning; attend COA’s weekly concert series; check out a monthly support space for Hmong LGBTQ+ people; learn about job opportunities at MCTS; and volunteer to drive people to the polls.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of July 22
Help survey the condition of houses in Amani; visit CirculateMKE at Alice’s Garden; get free school supplies at South Division; eat a locally grown meal to benefit Full Circle Healing Farm; and demolish a car and fundraise for Sojourner Family Peace Center.
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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee July 18 to July 22
Paint and play in Metcalfe Park; pick up food vouchers if you’re an eligible senior; go to movie night at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society; meet the application deadline for a paid virtual IT bootcamp at MATC; and help repaint the “Floración” neighborhood mural.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of July 15
Listen to music on the Beerline; check out an auto repair class for women from MATC; visit Urbal Tea for a unique pop-up shop; learn about the Underground Railroad and its ties to Lindsay Heights; and attend a citywide COVID-19 vigil organized by the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition.
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Public Allies CEO lays off employees, citing ‘restructuring’ needs, but alumni call move retaliation
Public Allies, a national nonprofit based in Milwaukee, laid off dozens of employees without warning. Alumni accuse the organization of retaliating against those who questioned leadership.
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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: July 11 to July 15
Check out “Summer Vibes on Villard”; learn how to participate in crafting the city budget; be in community with other parents in Harambee; participate in a benefit for UCC schools; and get leads during a drive-thru job fair with over 60 employers.
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NNS on ‘Lake Effect’: 5 things to do this July in Milwaukee neighborhoods
NNS’ Sam Woods joined WUWM 89.7-FM, Milwaukee’s NPR and Joy Powers of “Lake Effect” for the July installment of our monthly “5 Things” feature.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of July 8
Visit the new Little Free Library in Clarke Square; see a new mural by the African-American Roundtable’s Youth Council; get a free bike and help plan a new park in Metcalfe Park; learn music and dance from the African Diaspora; and attend the third annual Frida Fest.
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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: July 4 to July 8
Watch firework shows at Milwaukee parks; help paint a mural in Clarke Square; give input on “healing spaces” in Metcalfe Park and Harambee; see the “We Are MKE” art show organized by Fanana Banana; and check out “Music Under the Stars” featuring neo-soul and R&B singer John Stanford.