Keisha Krumm, executive director of Common Ground, will step down this week after leading the organization for eight and a half years.
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‘A day of celebration and of jubilation’: What Juneteenth Day means to Milwaukee
On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, found out that the Civil War was over and that they were free. The ensuing celebration became known as Juneteenth Day.
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NNS Spotlight: ‘I want to help people feel the way I feel’: How business is also pleasure for this entrepreneur
Joanna Brooks used to hate hot yoga. These days, she teaches it – at her own Sherman Phoenix yoga studio.
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NNS Spotlight: ‘We set them up for success’: How one youth workforce program is transforming lives
Neu-Life Community Development recently launched its Youth Workforce Innovation Center, a place where students can find employment – and their voice.
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NNS Spotlight: Teen center in Sherman Park is where ‘technology meets expression’
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee recently opened its doors to a Teen Tech Center at the Mary Ryan Club, 3000 N. Sherman Blvd.
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‘It’s long overdue’: Bronzeville business owners welcome streetcar extension
Many Bronzeville business owners believe The Hop will spur economic development, allow better access to downtown and create pedestrian-friendly streets.
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What you need to know about the St. Joseph Hospital controversy
There’s been lots of community angst over cuts at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital. Here’s an explainer to catch you up on the issues.
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The one test no one wants to fail: Resources for sexually transmitted diseases
Milwaukee has one of the highest rates for STDs. Sexually active individuals are encouraged to get tested and to know their status, and here are some resources to help.
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‘I was once a destroyer. Now I’m a rebuilder:’ How a Milwaukee violence prevention program hopes to reduce gun violence
City leaders hope a new program that enlists hospitals and neighborhood “interrupters” can help disrupt the cycle of retaliatory violence in Milwaukee.
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Landscaping enterprise employs Lindsay Heights residents who face hiring barriers
Walnut Way Conservation Corp. established Blue Skies Landscaping to help the community. Now the business provides a third of the organization’s operating budget.