Despite increase in homelessness, advocates see signs of hope.
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Posted inCommunity, gun violence, Public Safety
Gun violence survivors share ideas for change during Milwaukee Peace Week event
A group of women who lived through violence highlighted a panel discussion aimed at peace at Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W. Fond Du Lac Ave.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the weekend of May 22
Buy affordable plants; discuss homeownership; celebrate Malcolm X with a wellness day; and more.
Posted inCommunity, Social Development Commission
SDC board members clash over rules after failed emergency meeting
Five members of the Social Development Commission are raising concerns about the anti-poverty agency’s governance procedures.
Posted inEducation, Health and Wellness
Ground breaks on student-designed meditation garden at Granville Lutheran School
Students designed, budgeted and pitched designs for a meditation garden in front of Granville Lutheran School, 8242 N. Granville Road. The garden should be finished by late June.
Posted inCommunity, gun violence, Public Safety
A new gun violence initiative in Milwaukee hopes to train the next generation of anti-violence leaders
The training program is opening eyes about how people think about street codes, revenge and gun violence.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development
Residents seek more information on Midtown Center development as data center concerns continue
Community members who live near Midtown Center continue to ask questions about a development proposal that would include up to 19,000 square feet of space for a data processing facility.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community, Resources
Here are places in Milwaukee where you can stay cool and be active in the water this summer
Summer is almost here. Soon, the hot weather will welcome swimmers to Lake Michigan, Milwaukee County pools and splash pads, and Milwaukee Recreation open swims.
Posted inCommunity
Here’s how Milwaukee’s sewer system functions, and why we flooded in August and April
City officials say the sewer system didn’t fail but is limited in how much water it can handle.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community, NNS Spotlight
Meet Diego Avila: The comedian who makes you pay attention
Diego Avila found comedy somewhat by accident – first behind the camera, then on stage.