The milestone was marked through speeches and the unveiling of a mural that symbolizes cooperative efforts to create quality, affordable homes in Milwaukee for thousands of families.
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Art that listens: Inside Milwaukee’s first bilingual art museum
Opened in 2024 by Ernesto “Neto” Atkinson, The Catacombs of Neto Art Museum was designed as a space for conversation and connection, but not silence.
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Video: ‘Community verifiers’ work to inform residents about ICE as advocates urge caution
As immigration enforcement concerns grow, some community members want to better document the activities of ICE.
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Milwaukee celebrates King’s legacy at MLK library
Residents came together Monday, Jan. 19 at the Milwaukee Public Library Martin Luther King Branch to celebrate MLK Day.
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Mitchell Street floral shop creates ‘Unforgettable Moments’ for Milwaukee’s Latino community
Siblings Roberto and Laura González opened Unforgettable Moments Floral Shop & Events in 2019. Since then, it’s become a hub for Milwaukee’s Latino community.
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Powwow drum circle inspires Indigenous youths in Milwaukee
The Nahwahquaw brothers formed the group to connect Indigenous boys, ranging in age from 10 to 20, in Milwaukee to their roots.
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Our community in photos: The best of 2025
NNS photojournalist Jonathan Aguilar shares his favorite photos of 2025.
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How Repairers of the Breach’s clothing bank supports Milwaukee’s most vulnerable
Repairers of the Breach’s clothing bank provides winter essentials to help those in need.
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Gee’s Clippers and partners spread Thanksgiving spirit with free turkey, ham and fixins
Several local nonprofits came together at Gee’s Clippers on Nov. 22 to give away 500 Thanksgiving turkeys, hams and other side dishes.
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A sacred space for healing: Annual event honors missing and murdered Indigenous women and relatives
The HIR Wellness Institute hosted its ninth annual Community Activated Medicine & Red Sands Event at UW-Milwaukee on Nov. 14 to remember and honor MMIWR victims.