It’s family free day at the zoo; Amani United is having its inauguration; donate blood in Century City; and paint a picture at the Farmhouse Paint Bar.
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Follow the latest coverage of COVID-19 in Milwaukee.
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Hundreds of MPS students struggle to find affordable driver’s ed classes during pandemic
MPS had to cut the size of driver’s ed class sizes because of COVID-19, leaving 500-plus to find driver’s education elsewhere.
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Hunger Task Force’s Mobile Market brings fresh produce to food deserts across Milwaukee County
The Hunger Task Force’s Mobile Market provides Milwaukee County residents with healthy eating options every weekday.
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5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: Feb. 1 to Feb. 6
Speak with State Rep. LaKeshia Myers; celebrate “Phobruary”; donate gently used or new shoes; watch Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s virtual series for Black History Month; and check out the Mystic Phoenix Art pop-up.
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The NNS coronavirus update for week of Feb. 1: Committee approves nomination of health commissioner nomination; how to protect yourself from COVID-19 scams
Starting this week, the Wisconsin Center, the city’s main COVID-19 vaccination site, will be reserving Mondays for vaccinating people over the age of 65. Read on for other updates.
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5 things to do and know the weekend of Jan. 29
Learn about Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day; check out “The Lonely Reality of an Academic Dreamer”; participate in the annual MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit; take classes from Ko-Thi Dance Company; and “Put a brake on trafficking.”
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How to avoid stimulus check scams
A new round of stimulus checks will likely also bring out a new round of scams. Here’s what to watch out for.
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UPDATED: Here’s what you need to know about MPS plans to reopen for in-person instruction
Milwaukee Public Schools wants to bring students back in person, starting with students with disabilities returning on Feb. 8.
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Causey’s Career Corner: She’s helping residents survive the pandemic with healing — and hula
After the pandemic forced her to find other ways to make money, Malia Chow became a community healer and now serves Native women who have been abused or trafficked.
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Inside the NNS newsroom: I need your help to put a face on our city’s eviction crisis
We have spoken to housing advocates, landlords, tenants and even lawyers. Now we want to speak to those who have gone through or facing evictions.