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NNS Spotlight: ‘We knew we had to step it up’: SHARP Literacy goes virtual to reach students with creativity-based education

March 5, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

Amid a pandemic and a rapidly digitizing world, SHARP Literacy has found a way to transition from its roots while remaining true to its mission.

Filed Under: Carousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News

Milwaukee mom writes children’s book to lift up the voice of her autistic daughter

March 5, 2021 by PrincessSafiya Byers Leave a Comment

Frustrated with people not understanding her daughter’s autism, Amelia Peace decided to write a book.

Filed Under: Carousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News

5 things to do and know the weekend of March 5

March 5, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

Learn the history of Black Milwaukee’s blue collar middle class; view the new gallery exhibit at Arts @ Large; check out the Melanin & Headwraps pop-up; attend First Stage’s Make Believe ball; and learn about the MCTS’ redesign.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News

He’s a pastor, community leader, educator, lawyer, dad and husband: The many lives of Walter Lanier

March 4, 2021 by Sam Woods 5 Comments

You may know him just as a pastor. Or as an educator. Possibly as a lawyer. But Walter Lanier is more than you think.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News

New mental health clinic opens on National Avenue

March 4, 2021 by Matt Martinez 1 Comment

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers is teaming with the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division to bring behavioral health services to the South Side.

Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-features

Clearing the air: Answering commonly asked questions about the coronavirus vaccine

March 3, 2021 by Matt Martinez Leave a Comment

We talked to some of Milwaukee’s health care experts to see what questions they receive about the vaccine, how they clear up misconceptions and where to go for reliable information.

Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-features

Milwaukee, Milwaukee County to receive over $28 million to provide emergency rental assistance

March 3, 2021 by PrincessSafiya Byers 2 Comments

Through new federal funding, eligible tenants can receive up to 15 months of rent assistance.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-features

To Texas, with love: How Milwaukee stepped in for a state that was down and out

March 2, 2021 by Sam Woods 3 Comments

After a winter storm in Texas knocked out electricity and left people without food or water, groups and individuals across Milwaukee sprang into action.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News

Read the winning entries from the inaugural Rosa Parks Tribute Scholarship essay contest

March 2, 2021 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service Leave a Comment

The Milwaukee County Transit System sponsored the first-ever Rosa Parks Tribute Scholarship essay contest, asking high school students to respond to the Parks quote, “Each person must live their life as a model for others.’’ We’ve collected the three winning essays by MPS high school seniors.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community Voices, Home, Neighborhoods, News

The NNS coronavirus update for week of March 1: New groups eligible for vaccine; hours change at American Family Field; third vaccine approved in US

March 1, 2021 by Matt Martinez Leave a Comment

New groups become eligible for vaccinations and federal officials approve a third vaccine for those 18 and older. Here’s what you need to know this week.

Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-features

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