Check out new art galleries from Milwaukee natives at MIAD; attend in-person and virtual job fairs; participate in a virtual listening session about the opioid epidemic; attend the quarterly meeting of the Harambee Community Association; and take in the newest exhibit at Latino Arts.
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15,000 Milwaukee residents have received rental aid. But thousands more wait for help.
The two agencies charged with disbursing emergency rental assistance funding to Milwaukee County residents struggle to meet the demand.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Jan. 21
Sample music and culture from the African Diaspora at Afro Soca Love; catch local R&B artists Brijon and Troy Tyler; meet the candidates for Milwaukee mayor; attend an arts performance show at Alverno College; and listen to the blues at Mr. J’s Lounge.
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Here’s where you can get COVID-19 tests near your home
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Milwaukee, here’s where you can get tested near your home.
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Is driver’s ed a key to solving our reckless driving problem? Some leaders think so.
Since 2016, more than 7,000 students have participated in the driver education program through Milwaukee Recreation. Officials say the program is essential in training the next generation of drivers.
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‘She made therapy cool’: How Tarsha Wiggins uses music to help people heal
Tarsha Wiggins formed her wellness company in May to help people cope during the pandemic. Her latest innovation couples music with group therapy.
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‘Our voices will unite with the rhythm of equality’: 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Contest winners share their powerful words
For the 39th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Contest, local students responded to the theme, “We Must Speak.” We’ve collected essays from the six age category winners spanning elementary to high school.
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Five ways to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Milwaukee
It’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and although the day is a federal holiday, Monday would not be complete without reflection or action.
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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: Jan. 17 to Jan. 21
Check out a dance workshop for students; get a free smoke detector; participate in an art project; attend a virtual town hall meeting in the Sixth Aldermanic District; and get employed at a virtual job fair.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Jan. 14
Engage in the early MLK Day activities; have your kids participate in dance tryouts for Vertical Essence; check out kid-led yoga; and laugh at improv adult comedy at the Sherman Phoenix.