Some residents are unhappy with the hiring process Mayor Cavalier Johnson used to select the next leader of the Office of Community Wellness and Safety.
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Posted inCommunity
Why was the leader of the Office of Violence Prevention ousted? More than a week later, answers remain elusive.
Some say Arnitta Holliman, who became director of the Office of Violence Prevention in 2021, was unfairly targeted while others question her responsiveness.
Posted inHealth and Wellness, Neighborhoods
Residents seek more mental health services and want more access to care, survey finds
The need for more mental health services and access to care in Milwaukee County were among the top concerns of those surveyed in the 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety, Sherman Park, Special Report
Four years ago today, Sherman Park erupted in violence. We look back.
On Aug. 13, 2016, the neighborhood was thrust into the spotlight after violence erupted following the death of Sylville Smith, who was fatally shot by a Milwaukee Police Department officer.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Neighborhoods, Public Safety
In their own words: Milwaukee reacts to death of George Floyd and protests
The death of George Floyd and the protests that have followed have forced yet another national conversation on race in America. We’ve reached out to community members to hear their thoughts.
Posted inHealth and Wellness, Neighborhoods
Do you know a child who has lead poisoning? Help us by telling your story
Children and pregnant women are most at risk of long-term damage from lead exposure, and there is no safe level of lead.
Posted inCarousel, Clarke Square, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety, Walker Square
La Luz del Mundo opens violence prevention center on South Side
A new family services center will host support groups and offer educational opportunities intended to address domestic and street violence.
Posted inAmani, Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North, Public Safety
“Life Bulbs” deter violence in high-crime neighborhoods
While Milwaukee residents may associate blue lights with squad cars, crime scenes and violence, the CHILL blue light signals peace.