Here’s a roundup of summer programs and camps for children, teens and young adults.
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Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
How Home to Stay gives those who have been incarcerated support to restart their lives
Organizers of Home to Stay bring service providers together under one roof to make services easier to access for people who are returning to the community from incarceration.
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Wisconsin ballot questions on election administration are too vague, officials say
Who would be allowed to set up polling places or print ballots? Clerks struggle for answers.
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5 things to know and do the week of April 1
Visit an art exhibit at Latino Arts; improve your English skills; practice self-care with health care professionals; listen to live music in Washington Park; and attend a housing meeting for Amani residents.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of March 29
Show support for a new organization for Black women; celebrate female rappers in honor of Women’s History Month; learn how to dress professionally; support local vendors; and enjoy Easter festivities in Washington Heights.
Posted inCommunity, Education
Here’s what Milwaukee voters should know about the $252 million MPS referendum
Milwaukee students, educators, taxpayers and policy experts weigh in on the $252 million MPS referendum on the April 2 ballot.
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How proposed bus rapid transit line will affect Milwaukee neighborhoods
Residents can share their opinions on plans for CONNECT 2, a bus rapid transit line planned to enhance service on 27th Street and Layton Boulevard.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Education
Some students say ‘no’ to putting police officers back in MPS schools
The Milwaukee Police Department’s presence in Milwaukee Public Schools ended after successful efforts in 2016 and 2020. A new law requires them back in schools, but some students disagree.
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5 things to know and do the week of March 25
Receive free food; attend a Walker’s Point community gathering; dispose of your medications; spend the evening networking in Bronzeville; and attend a free health fair at Owen’s Place.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of March 22
Compete in a chess tournament with Your Move MKE; search for Easter eggs; explore the intersection between your health and business with BizStarts; attend a mural workshop at Mitchell Street Arts; and participate in activities to raise cancer awareness.