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NNS Update: FlexRide Milwaukee changes service areas to make program more accessible to residents, employers
FlexRide Milwaukee, a transportation service in Milwaukee, is making changes to its program to make it more accessible.
5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: April 25 to April 29
Learn all about cultivating and using herbs; get resources for health through Milwaukee County; meet your neighbors in the Midtown neighborhood; hear about healthy practices for physical and mental wellbeing; and get a job in the 30th Street Industrial Corridor.
‘We just can’t afford to get these numbers wrong’: Why the results of the 2020 census matter
Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a census. Recent data shows there was an undercount of certain minority populations, which could impact state funding and representation.
NNS Spotlight: Rooted MKE uplifts Black and Brown stories and children
Ashley Valentine founded Rooted MKE after seeing how the education system did not serve children deserving special education.
5 things to know and do the weekend of April 22
See “Rain Chains” at Adams Garden Park; ArtWalk on Vliet St. is back; support student entrepreneurs from underrepresented populations; learn about Black Civil War veterans from Wisconsin; check out the new Rooted MKE with a group book read and art activity.
How to celebrate Earth Day in our neighborhoods
Earth Day is a time to be in the community with neighbors and celebrate our shared planet. Here’s how you can do that in our neighborhoods this Friday and Saturday.
Where to find substance abuse resources in Milwaukee
For those who are struggling with substance abuse issues, or looking for help for their loved ones, there are local resources available.
What you need to know about the second COVID booster shot
If you are 50 and older or face significant limits to your immune system, you are eligible to receive a second booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Study finds nearness to trees, grass and other plants can lower risk of strokes
A study of Milwaukee County residents links a person’s nearness to green space, or areas covered with trees, grass and other plants, to a decreased risk of a stroke.
