Despite a record-breaking rise in drug overdose deaths in Milwaukee County over the past several years, the number of drug-related arrests in the city has declined.
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NNS Summer Survival Guide: Here’s where you can find free summer meals for students
School is mostly about learning. But for many families, it also is a source for needed meals. Here are resources you should know about.
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Amanda Clark draws from her experience to help Amani residents find safe and affordable housing
Amanda Clark works with Amani residents to help them secure safe and affordable housing.
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Safety concerns mount at psychiatric hospital contracted to serve Milwaukee County residents
Family members and mental health advocates have expressed concern about the safety of patients at Granite Hills Hospital, the psychiatric hospital contracted to serve Milwaukee County residents.
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Labor shortage, outside investors strain affordable housing efforts in Milwaukee
A labor shortage and outside investors who snap up properties have created a double whammy that’s impeding efforts to boost affordable housing in Milwaukee.
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Here’s why Milwaukee’s Black homeownership rates are low (plus resources you can use)
Experts say to understand the homeownership crisis in full, you must know both the historical and current barriers Black Milwaukeeans face today.
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‘How do I ever get caught up, if I’m always catching up?’ Poverty’s unrelenting grip on Milwaukee
Milwaukee ranks second in poverty among the top 50 most populated cities in the United States, with 24.6% of the city living in poverty. Here are some reasons why.