Learn about how ARPA dollars are being spent; party while showing support for Washington Park Wednesdays; attend a Teen StorySlam on the theme “Middle School”; grab coffee with elected officials; and learn how students can get a free summer membership to Planet Fitness.
New Common Council President José Pérez draws on past experience to meet current challenges
Born on the city’s South Side, José Pérez has made history as the first Latino to hold the title of Common Council president. “I hope that I can be inspirational for people,” he says.
5 things to know and do the weekend of May 13
Meet Magic Mike from the movie “Blood In, Blood Out”; do some spring cleaning at Cherry Street Community Garden; learn about summer internships; buy plants in support of VIA; and support Black women-owned businesses.
A legacy of past choices: Milwaukee’s housing crisis explained
Despite efforts from more than 70 organizations, Milwaukee is still struggling with affordable housing. Here’s why.
NNS Spotlight: How Nearby Nature Milwaukee works to get Black residents interested in the environment
Nearby Nature Milwaukee’s mission is to reconnect Black people to nature by offering nature education classes in schools, churches and community centers.
With help from AmeriCorps, Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers gets staffing boost
A new partnership between AmeriCorps and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will allow Sixteenth Street to expand its staff.
‘They can bring so much’: Despite barriers, Afghan evacuees enrich Wisconsin’s workforce
Wisconsin is in a labor crunch. Evacuees and other immigrants can help — if they can navigate transportation and other obstacles.
NNS Spotlight: How the Muslim Community and Health Center brought a vision of providing health care to life
The Muslim Community and Health Center has grown since its founding in 2004, now offering primary care and behavioral health services to everyone who comes through its doors.
5 things to know and do the weekend of May 6
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at UMOS; observe community and safe streets with Muskego Way Forward and partners; do yoga and pet baby goats while raising funds for Vincent High School; check out BikerFest at the Fondy Farmers Market; and attend a resource fair for immigrants and refugees.
Fight COVID MKE antibody study seeks Black and Latinx volunteers
Researchers from the Medical College of Wisconsin are seeking participants for a study of COVID-19 antibodies with the hopes of finding out how the coronavirus has affected Milwaukee County residents.
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