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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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NNS on WGLB radio: Reporter Sam Woods discuss COVID-19 coverage and resources
NNS Education Reporter Sam Woods calls in to give COVID-19 updates with Saryea Murchison from WGLB.
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A quick guide to understanding COVID-19
You’ve probably heard of coronavirus, or COVID-19. But what exactly is it? And how do you stay safe?
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COVID-19: Where to find food (and how you can help)
As COVID-19 keeps people in their home and grocery stores run low on supplies, here are some food pantries and meal programs available right now.
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Here’s what this summer’s DNC could mean for you
The Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee and Democratic National Convention Committee hosted a community conversation Tuesday about what to expect when the Democratic National Convention comes to town this summer. Here are our takeaways.
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Leaders continue push for alternatives to youth incarceration
Although the closure of Lincoln Hill and Copper Lake, the state’s two youth prisons, remains in question, Milwaukee leaders say their focus continues to be on finding alternatives to youth incarceration.
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‘You gotta start somewhere:’ Residents speak out after listening session with Police Chief Alfonso Morales
Six takeaways from Milwaukee residents who attended this week’s listening session with Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales. A second session will be held Monday, Jan. 27.
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How one Milwaukee group plans to build civic power beyond the 2020 presidential election
Black Leaders Organizing for Communities, or BLOC, is working to engage thousands of North Side residents to make a political impact beyond election season.
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Reporter’s Notebook: From informed to involved: Introducing Sam Woods
Meet Sam Woods, one of NNS’s newest staff members.