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A brotherhood: Milwaukee program graduates a new class of fathers
Twenty-one men became alumni of Fathers Making Progress in early March after completing the group’s Fathers Building Fathers classes.
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Wisconsin will replace FoodShare aid when outages spoil food, but filing requests isn’t easy
Bureaucratic hurdles and a lack of awareness mean few FoodShare/SNAP recipients are reimbursed for spoiled food following power outages and other misfortunes.
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How to get help accessing (and replacing) FoodShare benefits
Need to access or replace FoodShare benefits? You can find a list of local food assistance office locations and phone numbers on Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services website.
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Although FlexRide Milwaukee’s ridership is surging, its future remains unclear
FlexRide Milwaukee offers affordable transportation to people who live in the inner city to jobs in Franklin, Oak Creek, New Berlin and Menomonee Falls. But its funding ends in 2024.
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NNS Spotlight: How Milwaukee’s newest Black-owned grocery store serves the residents of Sherman Park
The Sherman Park Grocery Store seeks to transform the neighborhood by providing healthy food options and through community engagement.
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Here’s what you need to know to get free tax help in Milwaukee
The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program offers free tax help for households with incomes under $64,000 at locations around Milwaukee.
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Weather-related school closings force parents to scramble
When schools close due to inclement weather, some parents are left to find child care at the last minute.
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Students who get free or reduced lunch may be able to take driver’s ed classes at no cost starting in July
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is expected to roll out a free program that will fund driver’s education for students in need.
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Want to keep your energy bills low? The Focus on Energy program can help.
The Focus on Energy program helps residents save money on their energy bills.