After leaving a tech career during the pandemic, Anthony “Kashes ” Brewer built an art studio rooted in breath, mental health and family.
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Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Resources
Resources to boost your mental health and wellness in Milwaukee
If you are struggling with mental health challenges or are in need of some extra support, here are some resources available to help you take care of your body, mind and spirit.
Posted inCommunity, Education
‘Our generation is the future’: Milwaukee students share their thoughts on teaching
High schoolers discussed how they can make an impact as teachers at Teach for America Milwaukee’s Youth Educator Convening.
Posted inCommunity
MCTS bus route changes start March 8
The Milwaukee County Transit System is shortening some routes and detouring others. Learn about the changes here.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the week of March 2
Learn about crime and safety in District 5; study for the citizenship exam; connect with Amani neighbors; and more.
Posted inCriminal justice, Public Safety
Update: Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office decides against using facial recognition technology
The Sheriff’s Office cited valid concerns from advocates about the use of the technology to obtain data, but left open the door for its use in the future.
Posted inCommunity, Photos
Four new community-powered fridges open on Milwaukee’s North Side as grocery store closures continue
As grocery stores close across Milwaukee’s North and Northwest Side, One MKE and its community partners are expanding a community-centered campaign to fight food scarcity.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, Housing
Residents explore development ideas for Lisbon Avenue in Washington Park
At the Lisbon Avenue Corridor Charette, Washington Park residents and local design firms worked on ideas for six project sites they hope connect with the neighborhood’s quality of life goals.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 27
Enjoy a farm-to-table meal; learn hip-hop dance; defend yourself against common scams; and more.
Posted inCriminal justice, Public Safety
Critics still wary of facial recognition technology use by law enforcement
Residents and others are still raising concerns over the potential use of the controversial technology. MPD says it no longer plans to use the technology, and also announced the suspension of an officer for improper use of a different tracking technology.