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Bus routes throughout Milwaukee County will change beginning March 7. Here’s what you need to know.

February 26, 2021 by Matt Martinez Leave a Comment

Officials say new bus route changes to the Milwaukee County Transit System will result in more people being connected to jobs, grocery stores, medical offices and other essential stops.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News

5 things to do and know the weekend of Feb. 26

February 26, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

Help Ayuda Mutua in its supply drive; attend Voces de la Frontera’s news conference on freedom; check out Midwest Refrigerated Services’ job fair; help Dream Team United MKE’s donation drive and giveaway; and watch Tables Across Borders’ community cooking show.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News

‘There are no throwaway people’: Sister MacCanon Brown and her mission to serve homeless residents

February 25, 2021 by PrincessSafiya Byers 6 Comments

For Sister MacCanon Brown, advocating for homeless residents was not something she chose — it chose her. And she’s been doing it for more than three decades.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News

From the NNS archives for Black History Month: A bus tour made Black Milwaukee’s history come alive for me

February 25, 2021 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service Leave a Comment

For Black History Month, we looked through our archives to find articles, op-eds and personal essays that deserve to be revisited. That includes Sarah Noble reflecting on a bus tour she organized tracing Milwaukee’s civil rights history in parallel with her personal story.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News

Fire safety 101: The habits and resources you need to survive

February 24, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

No one thinks it will happen to them, but fires can happen to anybody. See how you can keep your and your family safe with these basic resources and habits.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News

Getting covered: What you need to know about the Health Insurance Marketplace

February 24, 2021 by Matt Martinez Leave a Comment

Health insurance plans made available by the Affordable Care Act are open for enrollment. Here’s what you need to know.

Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-features

From the NNS archives for Black History Month: Why I spend every February sharing Black history

February 24, 2021 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service Leave a Comment

For Black History Month, we looked through our archives to find articles, op-eds and personal essays that deserve to be revisited. That includes this op-ed from Municipal Court Judge Derek Mosley reflecting on the personal significance of his longstanding commitment to sharing history throughout Black History Month.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, News

Milwaukee County sees progress in reducing the number of inmates in youth prisons

February 23, 2021 by Edgar Mendez Leave a Comment

Milwaukee County officials continue to make strides to drastically reduce the number of residents incarcerated in youth prisons.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety

PHOTOS: Local youth create artwork inspired by Black History Month

February 23, 2021 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service Leave a Comment

Young artists honor their heroes and Black History Month with artwork for a contest sponsored by UScellular and the Boys & Girls Clubs. Voting is open until the month’s end.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Multimedia, Neighborhoods, News, Photos

The NNS coronavirus update for week of Feb. 22: UK variant reported in Milwaukee; new vaccine registry on the way; new ways to get health insurance

February 22, 2021 by Matt Martinez Leave a Comment

A case of the contagious UK variant was identified in Milwaukee; the state plans to open a new COVID vaccine registry; and you can enroll in Obamacare until May 15.

Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, COVID

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