Common Ground and its new branch, Tenants United, are working to hold private landlords accountable.
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Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
Don’t leave a mess: What Wisconsin families should know about wills, trusts and end-of-life planning
A will alone isn’t enough. From trusts to transfer-on-death deeds, here’s how families can avoid probate, protect assets and ensure their wishes are carried out.
Posted inCommunity, Government
Here’s what’s on the ballot in Tuesday’s election in Milwaukee
Voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, April 7 to vote for candidates to serve on the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, the Wisconsin Supreme Court and other court offices.
Posted inEducation
How should Milwaukee handle the education crisis on the North Side?
The Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent, a student and a teacher share their thoughts.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the week of April 6
Talk to recruiters about jobs at Summerfest; play games and enjoy pizza; get free admission to the art museum; and more.
Posted inCommunity
Immigration to Wisconsin plunges, yet still fuels nearly half of population growth
As fewer immigrants arrived, 21 Wisconsin counties lost population. Seven more would have declined without immigration.
Posted inCommunity
Wisconsin Supreme Court debate highlights sharp contrast between candidates on abortion, judicial philosophies
In their only debate before Tuesday’s election, judges Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor sought to paint the other as extreme.
Posted inCommunity
Here are 9 places for kids to celebrate Easter in Milwaukee this weekend
Kids can celebrate Easter with egg-hunts, take photos with the Easter bunny, and join other fun activities happening across the city.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
City on a Hill closure spurs call for collective action
The sudden closure of City on a Hill prompted leaders, providers and advocates to come together to discuss what went wrong and how to stop it from happening again.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the weekend of April 3
Celebrate Easter; swap plus-sized clothing; explore a makers market in Walkers Point; and more.