Aaron Calvert could name planes by their engines before he ever sat in one. A $25,000 Panda Cares Scholarship that was made available through his participation at a local Boys & Girls Club is putting him in the cockpit.
NNS Spotlight
An occasional series that highlights groups and people worth knowing in Milwaukee.
Posted inEconomic Development, NNS Spotlight
‘Milwaukee’s personal florist’: Richon Martená is bringing innovation to the local floral scene
Florist Richon Martená followed God’s calling and founded a floral business, Danielle’s Flowers, in 2025. She’s ready to check off a new goal by bringing a 24-hour flower vending machine service to Milwaukee to give residents the opportunity to spread love at any time.
Posted inHealth and Wellness, NNS Spotlight
Milwaukee woman continues legacy of pouring into women through a brunch
JohnRaé Stowers and her team are gearing up to celebrate the 10th annual Divas Brunch, where hundreds of women will gather on Milwaukee’s North Side to foster sisterhood and connection in a safe setting.
Posted inEducation, NNS Spotlight
NNS Connects: We helped Audubon students develop video projects. Here’s what we learned.
NNS community ambassadors and reporters encouraged students at Audubon Technology and Communication Center to use their own perspectives and critical thinking skills to develop video projects.
Posted inHealth and Wellness, NNS Spotlight
Travis Landry builds communities by building people
“We strip people down and build them back up from the foundation,” says Travis Landry, regional vice president of WestCare Wisconsin.
Posted inArts and Recreation, NNS Spotlight
A new 53206 garden tended by Milwaukee youths becomes a safe haven for self-reflection
We Got This Milwaukee has been keeping children busy in the 53206 ZIP code, especially with the blooming of its new garden called Coaches Corner. Most importantly, its helped children reflect on how much they’ve changed as individuals.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community, NNS Spotlight
NFL players return to Milwaukee to support next generation of youth athletes
Milwaukee-born NFL players Eric Murray and Dare Ogunbowale came home this past weekend to pour into the next generation of youths through a football clinic, mentorship and resources.
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Koren Dennison is building an intergenerational third space at My Kousin’s House
My Kousin’s House is a space focused on family literacy building. It’s activated through a series of community events meant to be fun, community building and thought provoking.
Posted inArts and Recreation, NNS Spotlight
How one golf organization is bringing more Black people to the course
We Black We Golf has been changing the narrative of what golfing can look like for members of the Black community.
Posted inCommunity, NNS Spotlight
Meet two teen friends who started their own affordable pet care businesses in Milwaukee
From pet waste removal to grooming, Jomarion Swiams and Jaidyn Boyce are teens with dogs that turned everyday pet care chores into businesses with affordable prices.