Athletes from across the city competed at North Division High School over the weekend at the Milwaukee Recreation’s Middle School Citywide Coed Volleyball Tournament.
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5 things to know and do the week of March 9
Learn hip-hop dances; attend a meeting at Jackson Park; head to a job fair; and more.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Immigrants fight ICE detention in federal court — and increasingly win
After a federal appeals board barred most detained immigrants from seeking bond, filings challenging their confinement surged in Wisconsin and nationwide. Wisconsin judges have ruled for detainees more than half the time.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Center for Self-Sufficiency quietly closed last year amid a federal audit and funding challenges
The nonprofit closed in September and had a program that was the subject of an audit by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of March 6
View a free art exhibition opening; play chess with community; support Voces de la Frontera at a benefit show; and more.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
Will the McGovern Park Senior Center reopen?
The county’s Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning will discuss a $100,000 request to fund planning, designs and cost estimates for the future of the senior center on Thursday.
Posted inCommunity, Housing, Resources
Months after historic flood, many in Milwaukee are still recovering
Last year, torrential rains caused flooding that impacted thousands of homes across the city. Now, a collaboration of groups is working on a long-term recovery plan.
Posted inCommunity, Housing, Resources
Here is what you can do if you’re still impacted by the August floods
Many residents are still struggling with damage from the August floods. Here is how you can get help.
Posted inCommunity, NNS Spotlight
‘He beat the odds’: Maudwella Kirkendoll’s road to nonprofit leadership
Maudwella Kirkendoll is chief operating officer of Community Advocates, one of Milwaukee’s most stable and largest social service organizations. But before that, he was already a friend and leader in the community.
Posted inCommunity, Education
A 400-year veto, $1 billion in referendums and now a lawsuit: School districts demand more funding
In April, 72 districts are asking voters to approve more local K-12 funding even as a record 60% say they want lower taxes.