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Ana Martinez-Ortiz
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Milwaukee and State Officials Launch EvictionFreeMKE
As a child, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley was evicted from his home several times. Evictions are hard on anybody but are especially hard on children, who may not understand…
‘Put the Guns Down’: Community Leaders Address Ongoing Violence in Milwaukee
Last week, Mabel Lamb, the executive director of the Sherman Park Community Association, along with others from the Sherman Park neighborhood, walked along West Burleigh Street and North Sherman Boulevard…
LiberateMKE Wants the People to Decide the Budget
‘This is Our Money; This is Our City’ When it comes to the future of Milwaukee, LiberateMKE has a clear vision of what the city could be if only the…
COVID-19 Cases Among Children Continues to Rise
At the start of the pandemic, older individuals and those with immunocompromised systems were the main concern. As the pandemic has progressed and variants continue to mutate, the new concern…
Doctor Advises Parents to Take Precautions Against COVID-19
Children don’t always know how to express themselves, especially when they’re feeling sick. If a child is experiencing a loss of taste or smell, they may not be able to…
Five Things to Think About Before Choosing a Career
This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Lia Maxwell’s job as career…
‘Educators Answered the Call’: First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Visits Milwaukee
Earlier this week, Milwaukee received a special visitor when First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visited Milwaukee before continuing onto Des Moines. Biden made an appearance at Marvin Pratt Elementary School,…
The COVID-19 Equity Task Force is Looking at the Present and the Future
Disparities in health care, education, food and more existed long before the COVID-19 pandemic began. The pandemic brought these issues into focus and forced everyone to pay attention to the…
The Value of the Public’s Trust is Priceless
When a person runs for elected office, it is not something that is done lightly. Once elected and even during the campaign, elected officials are scrutinized, their lives are examined…
Milwaukeeans are Helping to Make a Song for the City at the MusiCreation Station
What does Milwaukee sound like? If it’s not something you’ve ever given much thought to, don’t worry, you’ll soon know. The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music is creating a song for…