Photographers Sue Vliet and Adam Carr have been out in the streets, snapping pictures of what’s happening in our neighborhoods. Check out their photographs.
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The Social Development Commission has started disbursing new rental assistance funds. Here’s what you need to know.
We talked with George Hinton of the SDC to answer questions about the process. Here is what he said.
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Milwaukee, Milwaukee County to receive over $28 million to provide emergency rental assistance
Through new federal funding, eligible tenants can receive up to 15 months of rent assistance.
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9 things you should know about Milwaukee Habitat’s affordable homeownership program
We talked with Jake Brandt, director of marketing and communications at Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, to answer questions about the process.
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The NNS coronavirus update for week of Feb. 15: Milwaukee Walgreens offering vaccinations; new Department of Health Services dashboard; Kirsten Johnson confirmed as commissioner
State unveils a new way to look at vaccination data; Common Council confirms new health commissioner, and a new case of the UK variant is found in Waukesha County.
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UPDATE: CDC extends federal order halting evictions to March 31
The CDC, at the request of President Joe Biden, extended the federal eviction moratorium. Here is what you need to know.
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Renters on verge of eviction may get more aid, housing advocates say
As the Jan. 31 deadline nears for the end of the federal eviction moratorium, housing advocates and landlords alike are optimistic about Milwaukee residents having stable housing.
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How one program teaches tenants their rights
The Rent for Success program educates renters on how to make safe and healthy choices in their housing. It also provides resources for situations renters may encounter.
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Worried about paying mortgage? What struggling homeowners need to know
Need help to pay your mortgage? Here are some resources to help you survive this crisis.
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How one project is helping women in the sex trade get off the streets and into stable housing
Not having access to stable housing inhibits women involved in the street-based sex trade from succeeding. The MPOWER project aims to help them overcome those obstacles.