The semi-annual count of homeless people helps city agencies that serve them get federal funding and glean a better understanding of the effectiveness of efforts to reduce homelessness.
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Cold weather takes a toll on animals
Cold weather is hard on stray animals. Lucky ones are picked up by Milwaukee County’s animal control officers.
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Parents and children ‘browse’ for the best education possible
Milwaukee Public Schools showcases its programs for parents and children looking for the best place to go to school in the fall.
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Managing diabetes requires taking control of lifestyle choices, speaker says
The Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center hosted a presentation on living with Type 2 diabetes by a Lakota man who has the disease.
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Subzero temperatures leave hungry people out in the cold
As Milwaukee endured its coldest weather in nearly 20 years, some local food pantries and meal programs were forced to temporarily close, leaving some low-income residents without access to food.
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‘Replicable’ matching grant programs inspire residents to improve their homes
Small matching grant programs are inspiring residents of Layton Boulevard West to stop putting off home improvement projects.
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Scrappers brave the elements trying to make ends meet
Pushing strollers or grocery carts on foot, or loading flat bed trucks with discarded metal and cans, scrappers are part of Milwaukee’s bustling underground economy.
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TRUE Skool prepares for grand opening at Grand Avenue mall
TRUE Skool starts its 10th year in a large new home on the lower level of The Shops of Grand Avenue’s Plankinton Building. The urban arts program for teens will kick off a series of anniversary events with a grand opening on Gallery Night.
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Local testing centers prepare to administer new GED test
Testing centers across the city are preparing to administer the new computer-based GED exam, but considering its high cost, wonder how many students will sign up to take it.
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City planning manager role model for women architects, managers
Vanessa Koster, who has a master’s degree in architecture and a certificate in urban planning, chose to work in the public sector, and is encouraging other women to follow in her footsteps.