Learn how to handle bleeding emergencies; help clean up Lindsay Heights; get resources in Amani; attend movie night at Alice’s Garden Urban Farm; and check out Metcalfe Park Community Bridges’ mutual aid shed.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Nov. 18
Give your ideas about what to put in ThriveOn King’s community space; meet and buy works from Milwaukee-based artists Rosy Petri and Sheniqua Freeman; tour Harambee’s arts, healing spaces and cultural sites; provide input on a proposed youth prison on the Northwest Side; and check out the Jackson Park winter farmers market.
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Where did that gun used in a crime come from? Milwaukee police can’t easily tell you
Milwaukee lacks an overall picture of where guns used in shootings and other crimes originate from, which could possibly solve other crimes and identify trends to help create new approaches to prevent crime.
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Why was the leader of the Office of Violence Prevention ousted? More than a week later, answers remain elusive.
Some say Arnitta Holliman, who became director of the Office of Violence Prevention in 2021, was unfairly targeted while others question her responsiveness.
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Fight COVID MKE antibody study seeks Black and Latinx volunteers
Researchers from the Medical College of Wisconsin are seeking participants for a study of COVID-19 antibodies with the hopes of finding out how the coronavirus has affected Milwaukee County residents.
Posted inCommunity, Neighborhoods
Election 2020: How to safely cast your ballot Nov. 3
As the coronavirus pandemic shows few signs of slowing, the Milwaukee Election Commission is taking extra steps this year to keep voters safe.
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How to find reputable health information online
The Medical College of Wisconsin offers tips on how to safely navigate health-related websites for reliable information.