4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (1746+ words) Every year, millions of people in crisis dial three numbers — not 911, but 988, the national suicide and crisis lifeline. People like Cadence Van Beek, who used the lifeline as a sophomore at Melrose-Mindoro High School in Melrose. During a mental health…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (330+ words) The Milwaukee Public Library is hosting a hands-on cooking lesson for kids and families in the Cargill Community Kitchen at the Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., on Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 4 to 5 p.m. More information here. The Milwaukee Department of Public…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (504+ words) “Playing. I like to go on the playground, and I like painting.” “I’m looking forward to graduating and going to college. I like talking to my friends and socializing. I have favorite teachers, so I do look forward to seeing…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (664+ words) A brunch first meant to help JohnRaé Stowers grieve has turned into an annual event that has brought together and empowered hundreds of women and girls from Milwaukee. For the past decade, Stowers, founder of JazzyRaé Legacy Foundation and owner…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (177+ words) Milwaukee families gathered at several different community giveaways throughout the weekend to pick up free books, backpacks, bicycles and other supplies ahead of the new school year. The events helped families offset back-to-school costs that can add up quickly. Nationally,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (796+ words) Students sometimes feel like their ideas and opinions are not heard or that they can’t change anything. An NNS service project with high school students from Audubon Technology and Communication Center helped the students express their voice through an innovative…...

2+ week, 53+ min ago   (140+ words) By Fred Robinson Jr., Greenwood Park Gallery and Framing Ashley “A.Dallas Originals” Dallas creates bold original artwork inspired by Black culture, creativity, and self-expression. Best known for her signature HeartFace portraiture style and designing original wearable fashion pieces inspired…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (227+ words) By J.O. Haselhoef, Friends of Jackson and Manitoba Parks “We loved having the artists here in June and are excited for their return,” said Farmers Market Manager, Dena Radtke. “You could see from the kids’ smiles, their laughter, just how much…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (365+ words) By Anita Alfaro, Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers Milwaukee health center earns Gold Health Center Quality Leader recognition and additional honors for 2025 performance MILWAUKEE — August 2026 — Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers is proud to announce that it has been recognized among…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (187+ words) By Rashaad Washington, Pro PainterUSA Pro PainterUSA owner Rashaad Washington Sr. was honored with its own day from the Mayor two years ago on August 30, 2024. The way they celebrate is by giving back to the community. This year is the…...