The Biden administration on Thursday extended a ban on evictions for a month to help struggling tenants, stressing that it is likely the last time the federal government will do so.
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Follow the latest coverage of COVID-19 in Milwaukee.
Posted inHealth and Wellness, News
Here are places you can get vaccinated in Milwaukee
From churches to kickball leagues, Milwaukee will see its fair share of COVID-19 pop-up vaccine clinics this weekend.
Posted inNews, Opinion: Community Voices
OPINION: Our community should decide how $400 million in COVID recovery money is spent. Period.
We cannot be committed to equity if we are not honest about how the usual decisions have furthered the wealth, health and opportunity gaps within a majority Black and brown city. Black and brown folks should be valued.
Posted inNews, Resources
Here’s how Milwaukee families can get free meals for kids delivered to them this summer
Two programs will deliver free food to qualified households with kids 18 and younger. Find out how to sign up and what to expect in the meal kits.
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News414: You asked, we answer: How to get food aid if you don’t have transportation
We answer two common questions we’ve received through our News414 texting service: How to get food aid if you face transportation barriers, and how to apply for rent assistance without the internet.
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Here’s the mobile vaccine clinic schedule in Milwaukee for the week
Here are the times, dates and locations where you can get vaccinated this week in Milwaukee
Posted inNews, Opinion: Community Voices
OPINION: Milwaukee post-pandemic: ‘There is no going back to the old “normal,” and nobody should want to’
Writer Frank Schneiger believes Milwaukee cannot return to the status quo of life before the pandemic and offers eight assumptions for a better, healthier, more peaceful community.
Posted inHousing, News
The Social Development Commission has started disbursing new rental assistance funds. Here’s what you need to know.
We talked with George Hinton of the SDC to answer questions about the process. Here is what he said.
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Parents of kids younger than 6 are now eligible to receive money for pandemic-related meals
The state has expanded its Pandemic EBT program to include children younger than 6. Eligible families must be enrolled in FoodShare to receive benefits.
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5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: May 17 to May 22
Give your input on how Milwaukee leaders should use funds from the American Rescue Plan; support Asian restaurants; get food at a community giveaway; sign your kids up for VIBEZ kids club; and enter Milwaukee Urban League’s laptop giveaway.