It’s Hip-Hop Week in Milwaukee. The celebration, now in its seventh year, focuses on the power of hip-hop to transform urban communities.
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Here’s where your child can get free school supplies and have fun before school starts
Close out the summer with free school supplies, food and fun at a number of back-to-school events across Milwaukee in August.
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‘Adiós, Milwaukee’: A family uprooted, a hole left behind
Yessenia Ruano’s long fight against deportation, fueled by her Milwaukee community, ended in June under orders from ICE.
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SDC requests review from federal government on state’s funding decision
The Social Development Commission, or SDC, is asking the federal government to reverse a decision made by the state that could alter the anti-poverty agency’s funding options.
Posted inCommunity, Neighborhoods, Walker Square
How Walker Square is reviving its summer farmers market
The Walker Square Farmers Market is returning on Sundays this summer with fresh produce, live music and community activities.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
Here’s how you can stay safe and beat the heat
Residents are advised to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. Here are some ways to stay safe and cool.
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SDC faces more funding upheaval after state removes its community action status
The state of Wisconsin is rescinding the Social Development Commission’s status as Milwaukee County’s community action agency, a move that puts the SDC’s ability to offer critical services to the community in jeopardy.
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How Milwaukee County residents can get their evictions sealed
We sat down with an attorney to learn how you can get an eviction sealed.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of May 2
Discuss your favorite anime series; celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Zócalo Food Park; volunteer at Green Tech Station; ride your bike through Havenwoods State Forest; and attend a session about Milwaukee’s food system.
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Here’s where to find a neighborhood cleanup for Earth Day in Milwaukee
Milwaukee community groups are celebrating Earth Day (and Earth Week) by cleaning up litter in their neighborhoods.