The federal government on Sept. 4 issued an emergency order to halt residential evictions through the end of the year. Here’s what you need to know.
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NNS Spotlight: Popular mobile market to make a triumphant in-person return this weekend
CirculateMKE’s mobile market, which creates space and opportunity for shoppers and entrepreneurs to experience the diverse cultures of Milwaukee, is back to in-person business.
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COVID-19 forced him to fight for his life. Now he’s fighting for others.
After testing positive for COVID-19, Greg Lewis almost lost his life. Now the pastor is engaged in a new battle: Organizing church leaders and their congregations beyond Election Day.
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The NNS coronavirus update: What Milwaukee residents need to know the week of Sept. 7
Health leaders ask parents to do their part in containing COVID-19 as schools begin to see cases.
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Milwaukee’s homeless providers brace for the worst as the coronavirus creates more challenges
Despite efforts by shelters, the city and the county, leaders are concerned that the worst is yet to come for Milwaukee’s homeless population.
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The NNS coronavirus update: What Milwaukee residents need to know the week of Aug. 31
As students return to school, Milwaukee sees downward trend in positive COVID-19 cases. Here’s what you need to know this week.
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The NNS coronavirus update: What Milwaukee residents need to know the week of Aug. 24
Although Milwaukee County saw the lowest rate of COVID-19 cases since March last week, health leaders fear this trend will not continue.
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UPDATE: Moratorium on utility shut-offs extended to Oct. 1
Citing coronavirus concerns, the Public Service Commission voted Thursday to extend a moratorium on utility shut-offs to Oct. 1.
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Will moratorium on utility shut-offs be extended? Leaders hope so but are preparing for the worse.
As the Sept. 1 deadline to end the moratorium on utility shut-offs looms, Milwaukee activists and public leaders are pushing to extend it.
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‘I refuse to lose’: How this lifelong musician remains resilient through the COVID-19 crisis and beyond
Victor Campbell has spent most his life lending his talents to other musicians. Now, he’s using them to advocate for better delivery of emergency programs in Milwaukee.