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.
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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.
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Post From Community: Nonprofit Bernie’s Book Bank announces groundbreaking study on how book ownership significantly improves reading outcomes for students
In partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), the study randomly assigned 60 schools to either receive the Bernie’s Book Bank book distribution intervention.
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.
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Post From Community: Take It Outside Day — free fishing lessons
Fishing poles, tackle, and bait provided. Take it Outside Days are short, simple, 20-30 minute introductory experiences with gear.
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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.
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Post From Community: 18th Annual Great Midwest Book Fest
The 18th Annual Great Midwest Book Fest is a three-hour book fair that features African American authors.
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Post From Community: Alverno College becomes first private institution to join Milwaukee Public Schools’ direct admit program
Milwaukee Direct Admit allows high school juniors to apply to colleges through a streamlined application that takes less than ten minutes.