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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Posted inbasic needs, Community, Education, Resources
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.
Posted inCommunity, gun violence, Public Safety
Quarter of Milwaukee County homicides since 2023 occurred in two ZIP codes
A total of 81 homicides occurred in 53206 or 53209 since the beginning of 2023. That’s 26% of the total in Milwaukee County.
Posted inCommunity, NNS Spotlight, Public Safety
Faith inspires new executive director to lead Franciscan Peacemakers
Megan O’Halloran’s new position as executive director of the Franciscan Peacemakers is part of her ongoing faith journey.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
‘She’s a hero’: Quick use of Narcan by office assistant at King Community Center saves 2 lives
Shanice Collins, 34, secured Narcan from this Harm Reduction Vending Machine during a drug overdose emergency earlier this month at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. (Photo by Edgar Mendez)
Posted inCommunity
New Concept Self Development Center, a fixture in Milwaukee’s central city, prepares to close its doors
After nearly five decades serving residents of Milwaukee’s central city, New Concept Self Development Center is closing Dec. 31.
Posted inCommunity
Here’s what you need to know before the spring election on April 4
The Wisconsin spring general election on April 4 will decide who fills three open seats on the Common Council, settle a pivotal Supreme Court race and resolve questions on three statewide referenda, including one related to bail reform.
Posted inCommunity
Here’s what you need to know before February’s aldermanic races
The election on Feb. 21 will determine which two candidates each from Districts 1, 5 and 9 will move on to the final election in April.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, North
How a new North Side sports complex seeks to be a game changer in the community – and beyond
The Opportunity Center, which will be built on a 22-acre site at 4206 N. Green Bay Ave., is one of few sports complexes in the nation to provide universal access.
Posted inCommunity, Opinion: Community Voices
Inside the NNS Newsroom: Got something meaningful to say? We want to hear from you
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service wants to give seldom-heard voices a platform. Here’s what we are looking for.