During a recent community call, Health Connections Inc. and others shared updates on efforts to help those impacted by the closure.
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Posted inCommunity, Housing
Milwaukee’s housing crisis leaves younger adults and families struggling to find stability
With housing instability on the rise among younger adults in Milwaukee, leaders and organizations came together at Wellpoint Care Network to address the crisis and come up with possible solutions for younger adults who see no future for homeownership.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
The Community Development Alliance’s annual bus tour shows progress in several North Side communities
The latest tour brought together community organizers, developers, nonprofit leaders and city officials for a daylong journey through neighborhoods where housing projects are actively reshaping the landscape.
Posted inCommunity
Wisconsin will likely see limited, local effects from Voting Rights Act ruling — at least for now
The decision could prompt challenges to school district and Milwaukee city council boundaries.
Posted inEducation, Opinion: Community Voices
Opinion: The workers you don’t see are working to stay employed
If we truly value workers, workforce development must mean more than just filling pipes. It must mean protecting the talent we already have.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the week of May 4
Learn about the Washington Park quality of life plan; find resources for special education and bilingual and English learning students; and more.
Posted inCriminal justice
Tony Evers revived commutations, but what will Wisconsin’s next governor do?
Mandela Barnes was the only Democrat who, when initially asked, split from the governor’s executive order allowing commutations for murder convictions.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety, Resources
Updated resources for free gun locks in Milwaukee
There are many places in the city that provide free gun locks. Gun locks are a vital tool in preventing firearm-related deaths and injuries.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development
Burnham Park food truck owners worry earlier closing time will hurt business
A new policy that cuts hours of operation for food trucks downtown and near Burnham Park starting May 9 continues to draw controversy.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the weekend of May 1
Shop for goods at several different craft fairs; check out live music at Zócalo; and more.