Kids, teens and parents can find their voices through literacy at this free family-friendly event on Saturday
Together We Create 4 Kids is teaming up with Raising our Village and other organizations for a literacy empowerment event at North Division High School this weekend that includes workshops for all ages and an opportunity to receive a free laptop.
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Economic Development
SDC faces an uncertain future: What you need to know about an agency in crisis
This week, the SDC board has convened a series of critical meetings as commissioners openly weigh bankruptcy options.
Education
Franklin police to patrol Indian Community School following handgun incident
Franklin police will conduct regular patrols at Indian Community School when students return Monday, following a handgun threat against a staff member. The school is also adding private security and other support services.
Health & WEllness
How a fight to save Wisconsin’s Black babies keeps hitting a dead end
Five women in Wisconsin’s Black Caucus have a mission to end the state’s infant mortality crisis. They can’t get a hearing.
Housing
A new chapter: South Side family celebrates adoption of four children after closing their foster care license
McKenna and Celia Olson always knew they wanted to have a family after getting married. Through Wellpoint Care Network, the couple adopted four children, bringing their bittersweet journey as foster parents to 10 kids to an end and starting their next life chapter.
Public Safety
Tracking Milwaukee: 4 takeaways on police license plate readers
The debate over automatic license plate readers often falls along familiar lines of public safety and privacy rights. Here’s what we learned during a Marquette University Law School panel Tuesday.
Arts and Recreation
5 things to know and do the week of Sept. 21
Attend a panel on Flock camera surveillance; support United Community Center at a Walker’s Point brewery fundraiser; shop local produce; and more.