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Several Milwaukee Public Schools students shared concerns that school resource officers have enforced school rules and not just criminal activity, something both Milwaukee Public Schools and the Milwaukee Police Department say should not happen
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Maudwella Kirkendoll, chief operating officer of Community Advocates, grew up in Milwaukee’s Park West neighborhood where high expectations from family and friends helped shape his path to leadership.
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By PrincessSafiya Byers
Milwaukee NNS
Milwaukee artist Anthony Brewer, known as “Kashes,” has built his work around the idea of breathing and mental health.
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By Jonathan Aguilar
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
#Milwaukee #Arts #Artists #CreativeCommunity #LocalNews
Milwaukee has a range of resources available to support mental health, wellness and community connection.
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By Meredith Melland
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
#Milwaukee #MentalHealth #Wellness #CommunityHealth #LocalNews
Milwaukee students gathered last month to share what they believe makes a great teacher and how education-based coursework is shaping their future goals.
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By Alex Klaus
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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Milwaukee County Transit System will begin implementing several bus route changes on March 8 as part of its Phase II transition plan to maximize service during major construction and address what could have been a $14 million budget deficit...
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Milwaukee County Sheriff Denita R. Ball announced that her department will not move forward with implementing facial recognition technology at this time.
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By Devin Blake
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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Four new community-powered fridges opened on Milwaukee’s North Side on Friday, Feb. 27. The fridges are part of a community-led effort to address food scarcity in neighborhoods impacted by multiple grocery store closures in recent years.
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Milwaukee’s North Side is the epicenter for Wisconsin’s Black-white education gap, according to a study released Thursday, Feb. 26 from City Forward Collective.
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By Alex Klaus
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service / Report for America
Dominican Center is undergoing a restructuring process as it works to continue serving residents in Milwaukee’s Amani neighborhood.
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By Meredith Melland
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Photo by Jonathan Aguilar
Milwaukee NNS
Sam’s Place Jazz Cafe on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive will close its doors Friday after serving as a gathering space for food, music and community since 2021.
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By PrincessSafiya Byers
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Nearly a decade after opening in Milwaukee’s Uptown neighborhood, The Battlebox Video Games continues to operate as an independent gaming and collectibles store rooted in community.
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By Jonathan Aguilar
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee leaders and residents gathered to celebrate more than 3,000 new homeowners since 2023, marking a milestone tied to the city’s affordable housing plan and community partnerships.
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By Jonathan Aguilar
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee is operating under a federal recovery plan after HUD cited concerns about compliance, data integrity and management in 2025.
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By PrincessSafiya Byers
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Nearly two years after the Social Development Commission shut down its anti-poverty programs, some former employees and contractors are still seeking payment, while others....
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By Meredith Melland and Devin Blake
Milwaukee NNNS
Transportation can be a challenge for many older adults in Milwaukee County, especially for those managing mobility issues or health conditions.
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By Chesnie Wardell
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
#Milwaukee #Seniors #Transportation
Milwaukee Area Technical College graduates are taking the next step in their careers and education, highlighting the role local training programs play in helping students move forward.
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By Alex Klaus
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Community leadership and resident-driven action are at the center of a housing initiative in Metcalfe Park.
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By PrincessSafiya Byers
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Markasa Tucker-Harris’ path to leadership in Milwaukee’s advocacy community is rooted in family, faith and a deep connection to the city.
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By PrincessSafiya Byers
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Over decades, Milwaukee residents, families and civil rights leaders organized, protested and pursued legal action to challenge segregation in Milwaukee Public Schools.
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By Alex Klaus and Hongyu Liu
Milwaukee NNS
Milwaukee will not hold a primary election next week, but voters will head to the polls in April for local races that are set to appear on the spring ballot.
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By Meredith Melland
Milwaukee NNS
Milwaukee County’s felony case backlog reached historic highs during the pandemic — and court officials say it has continued to grow in the years since.
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By Devin Blake
Milwaukee NNS
Several Milwaukee Common Council members have introduced a legislative package called “ICE Out Milwaukee,” aimed at clarifying how federal immigration enforcement operates within the city.
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By Devin Blake
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee’s Friday fish fry is a tradition. At Café el Sol, it comes with a Latin-inspired twist.
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By Jonathan Aguilar
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
#Milwaukee #LocalNews #Community
North Division High School has long been a cornerstone of Milwaukee’s Black community. In the late 1970s, a proposal to turn the school into a citywide magnet program sparked protests and a community-led effort to keep it a neighborhood school.
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By Alex Klaus
MNNS
Seniors, caregivers and advocates raised concerns at a recent Milwaukee County Commission on Aging listening session about housing, health care and support services for older adults.
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Measles cases have been confirmed in Wisconsin in recent weeks, prompting new attention to vaccination rates and school preparedness in Milwaukee.
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By Alex Klaus
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Free and low-cost programs across Milwaukee are helping seniors stay active, connected and supported.
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By Chesnie Wardell
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
#Milwaukee #Seniors #CommunityHealth
Milwaukee Area Technical College has opened a new Office of Community Impact focused on strengthening student support and community connections.
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By Alex Klaus
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee residents looking for help with their 2026 taxes can access free assistance at multiple locations across the city this filing season.
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By PrincessSafiya Byers
Milwaukee NNS