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WEB5 days ago · Johnathan Dye — the namesake of Mr. Dye’s Pies — gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how his delicious desserts are made. The Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service is an online source for objective, professional reporting about revitalization efforts in central city communities.
Inside the NNS Newsroom: Edgar Mendez starts new role as gun …
WEBAug 30, 2024 · I’ve been reporting for NNS since the news service launched in 2010, covering everything from the opioid epidemic to unequal law enforcement. Now I’m focused on gun violence solutions, perhaps my biggest challenge yet.
Election 2024: What you need to know to vote in the Nov. 5 election
WEB6 days ago · Community members provide free coffee and donuts outside of Washington High School during the 2020 election season. As the 2024 general election approaches, Milwaukeeans have a number of ways to make sure their vote counts. (NNS file photo by Sue Vliet) This year’s general election is Tuesday, Nov ...
5 things to know and do the week of Oct. 7
WEB1 day ago · 5 things to know and do the week of Oct. 7. October 6, 2024 by Chesnie Wardell Leave a Comment. Food for Thought MKE sponsors a poetry open mic night on Tuesdays at Mi Casa Su Cafe, 1835 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The next one will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Pictured are host Trunk Bussa on the microphone and Dj …
Milwaukee is relaunching an initiative that brings neighbors …
WEBNov 9, 2023 · Ald. Milele Coggs, left, speaks about the Alert Neighbor Program during a Nov. 2 news conference at Waico Apartments. She is accompanied by Ashanti Hamilton, center, director of the Office of Community Wellness and Safety, and Patricia Ruiz-Cantu, City of Milwaukee community outreach manager.
Neighborhood News Service, Wisconsin Watch win $1.4 million …
WEBJul 30, 2021 · The American Journalism Project has jointly awarded the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service and the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism $1.4 million over three years to support their efforts to reshape the local news ecosystem in Milwaukee and across Wisconsin.. The grant will build revenue and operations teams at both nonprofit newsrooms to support the expansion of journalism that ...
We’ve updated our guide to getting free and affordable meals
WEBAug 23, 2022 · The café is open for dine-in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Call 414-488-2477 to order for pickup. Victory Garden Initiative operates a food stand for neighbors in and around Harambee from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Friday through October at 249 E. Concordia Ave. More information here.
About NNS | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
WEBAbout NNS. The Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, housed in the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University, is a nonprofit news organization that covers Milwaukee’s diverse neighborhoods. All editorial decisions are made by its staff and do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints of the university. NNS covers stories that are ...
Milwaukee COVID-19 coverage | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
WEBApr 5, 2020 · Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service is committed to providing coronavirus news coverage in our neighborhoods throughout the city. You’ll find all of our stories on COVID-19, resources, tips, and feedback from the community here. For up-to-date information and safety recommendations from the …
NNS Spotlight: How two groups are working to meet the housing …
WEBAug 13, 2021 · In the spring of 2020, Annia Leonard was on the verge of being evicted. But Leonard’s friends stepped in to help, and that lead to the creation of the Brave Green Wave Trybe, a group that has purchased a home that will be centered around and owned by queer, trans, Black and non-binary people. “We saw a need that wasn’t being addressed directly by any of the existing organizations focused ...