Amani’s Block by Block program helps residents make repairs to their homes. But those who are involved say it’s about so much more.
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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: Feb. 7 to Feb. 11
Catch the ‘State of the City’ address; discuss MPS’ handling of classroom discipline; meet the mayoral candidates; learn about what Marsy’s Law means; and you can vote early.
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COVID-19 is transforming ministry and what it means to be a community of faith
Milwaukee’s faith communities work to stay encouraged and be encouraging as the pandemic persists.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 4
Watch a feature-length documentary on comedian/activist Dick Gregory; attend Winterfest in Washington Park; check out the Ninth Annual Guitar Festival at Latino Arts; ring in the Lunar New Year with a show; and nominate someone for the 2022 Vel R. Phillips Trailblazer Award.
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North Division Daddy Daughter Dance canceled for second year in a row
The Daddy Daughter Dance at North Division High School, a 17-year-long tradition, has been canceled for the second year in a row due to COVID-19 concerns.
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COVID-19 treatments no longer fully waived by private insurers
As the pandemic stretches on, some private insurers are now treating COVID-19 like a typical viral infection and billing patients accordingly.
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Inside the NNS newsroom: Veteran journalist O. Ricardo Pimentel joins NNS staff
Veteran journalist O. Ricardo Pimentel has joined the staff of the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service as the newsroom’s first managing editor.
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NNS on ‘Lake Effect’: 5 things to do this February in Milwaukee neighborhoods
What’s happening in our neighborhoods this February? The reopening of a legendary museum, a poetry party, a forum of Milwaukee’s mayoral candidates, a February celebration of soup and a celebration of Milwaukee’s parks and Japanese rice wine.
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Milwaukee has an election coming up. Meet the people tasked with ensuring things go smoothly.
The city’s three new election commissioners have kept busy during their first weeks on the job. Next up for them? The Feb. 15 primary election.
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The spring primary election is Feb. 15: Here’s what you need to cast your vote.
Residents will decide soon which two candidates will remain in the running for mayor of Milwaukee.