There are plenty of free family-friendly events to celebrate Halloween in Milwaukee, including official trick-or-treating hours from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27.
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How to celebrate Earth Day around Milwaukee
Some Milwaukee neighborhood groups are hosting cleanups in celebration of Earth Day and are welcoming volunteers to pick up litter and debris all spring.
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Here’s where you can celebrate Black History Month in Milwaukee
There are many ways to celebrate Black History Month in your neighborhood-and beyond.
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My favorite story of 2023: Milwaukee makes plans to replace lead service lines. Is there money to pay for it?
This was a story that involved a tremendous amount of lifting, fact checking, editing and even breaking some news.
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UPDATED: From free meals to coat drives, how you can keep the holiday season affordable in Milwaukee
Find out where you can get free meals, toys and coats-and how you can contribute to ongoing drives this holiday season.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Nov. 10
Celebrate Veterans Day at the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center; attend the grand opening of a new business at Sherman Phoenix; share your story with other parents at the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center; enjoy a day of activities at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church; and get ready for the holidays by participating in workshops.
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5 things to know and do the week of Oct. 23
Break a sweat during an urban dance fitness class; expand your networking circle at the Sherman Phoenix; sit in a barber’s chair for a free haircut; explore healthier meal options; and see performances for Hispanic Heritage Month at South Division High School.
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5 things to know and do the week of Sept. 4
Participate in the Norwood Neighborhood Community Game Night at Sherman Perk Coffee Shop; learn financial skills at the “Pink Hustle Business Series”; attend a job and resource fair for those who have been incarcerated; offer your input on affordable housing in Milwaukee; and get free books at Kosciuszko Park.
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Milwaukee makes plans to replace lead service lines. Is there money to pay for it?
Although Mayor Cavalier Johnson has released a plan that speeds up the replacement of lead service lines in the city, one major question remains: Will the money be there?
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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: May 15 to May 19
Attend a town hall on lead pipe replacement; see artistic youth talent on display at Turner Hall; access the Jewish Community Pantry if you live in 53210 and 53216 ZIP codes; apply to Earn & Learn by Friday; and register for summer youth sports camps through Hmong American Friendship Association.