Some Milwaukee teens are getting their driver’s licenses suspended — sometimes prior to getting them — for unpaid tickets from non-driving offenses.
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Posted inCarousel, Home, Housing, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South
Milwaukee groups partner to reduce worker exposure to lead paint
In response to elevated lead levels in abatement workers, several nonprofits are partnering to teach lead-safe work practices to contractors.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News
New reading room gives recovering addicts a place to relax with kids
Mothers and children at Meta House, a drug and alcohol treatment facility, received a new library full of children’s books from participants in the Future Milwaukee leadership program.
Posted inCarousel, Havenwoods, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Northwest
Proceeds from Growing Power 5K to support local food movement
Growing Power’s first Good Food Revolution 5K walk and run brought residents, local food advocates and politicians together to promote fresh, healthy food.
Posted inAmani, Carousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News
Legal questions drive dozens to free walk-in clinics celebrating Law Day
About 75 people picked up free legal advice at Law Day clinics held at four libraries throughout the area.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Carousel, Community, Harambee, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North
Residents debate effect of Beerline Trail extension into Harambee
Supporters of the Beerline Trail extension say it will create healthier spaces for businesses and residents.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Carousel, Community, Harambee, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North
Residents debate effect of Beerline Trail extension into Harambee
Supporters of the Beerline Trail extension say it will create healthier spaces for businesses and residents.
Posted inCarousel, Health and Wellness, Neighborhoods
Special Report: Managing Chronic Diabetes
The dramatic increase in type 2 diabetes that has swept the state and the country in the past 20 years has hit low-income minority Milwaukeeans harder than most.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, News
Low-income car owners rely on street mechanics to remain mobile
When cars break down or need maintenance, owners seek inexpensive labor and street mechanics make a living.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Harambee, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, North, Public Safety
New shelter offers women a chance to leave life on the streets
Clare Community has opened a home for prostitutes and victims of sex trafficking while they transition to a new life.