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State of Wisconsin Invests $5 Million to Support Transformational Development Project in Milwaukee’s Near West Side
Funds will support renovation of vacant building into comprehensive community center inclusive of space for nonprofit health and wellness service providers, and access to nutritious food and workforce training opportunities…
Affordable Internet Now Available for Millions of Americans
The Biden administration on Monday, May 9, announced a plan to expand affordable high-speed internet access for millions of Americans. “High speed internet is not a luxury any longer,” the…
Black Health: Going Up In Smoke
Legislatively Speaking I grew up in a period when smoking was cool and common. Cigarettes were accessible and encouraged. Models were often depicted with the thin tobacco stem, positioned perfectly…
A Legacy of Past Choices: Milwaukee’s Housing Crisis Explained
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. Rising rent, stagnant wages and…
From the Trunk to the Storefront: Laces Brings Fresh Kicks to Appleton Avenue
Reggie Jackson never thought his love for shoes would have people calling him at all hours of the night. From the new Yeezy slides to highly sought out Jordans, Jackson…
Biden Administration Addresses Environmental Justice
Today, Attorney General of the United States Merrick B. Garland and Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency Michael S. Regan will announce significant measures to achieve Environmental Justice…
High School Students Work On Solutions to Environmental Issues
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. High school students from across…
Precedent v. History: Reproductive Control Has Always Been A Thing
Legislatively Speaking Since the leaked draft of a pending decision by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the future of Roe v. Wade, there has been much discussion about precedent or…
Former Green Bay Packer Donald Driver Reads to Milwaukee Area Elementary School Children
The excitement could be felt throughout the room. A large group of energetic elementary school students were anxiously waiting for former Green Bay Packer Donald Driver. When the Super Bowl…
Girl Scouts Celebrate Annual Day of Service with 100 GE Healthcare Volunteers on May 4
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast (GSWISE) welcomed nearly 100 GE Healthcare employees on Wednesday, May 4 at Camp Silver Brook (2561 W. Decorah Road, West Bend) for its annual day…