Connect with peers at a youth night; support the Sherman Phoenix’s Marketplace fundraiser; receive a free child’s coat; master LEGO; and more.
Chesnie Wardell
Chesnie Wardell serves as the intergenerational reporter for NNS. In addition, she writes features on notable North Side and South Side residents. She reported for other newsrooms like the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, covered teacher vacancies through an O'Brien fellowship and was selected as an inaugural member of the New York Times Corps. She is a 2025 graduate of Marquette University, where she studied journalism and theology.
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5 things to know and do the week of Nov. 24
Attend a holiday party; receive groceries from organizations in the Amani neighborhood; participate in a yoga class; and more.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Nov. 21
Discuss the future of youth baseball; plant trees in the Lindsay Heights neighborhood; learn a new recipe; and more.
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5 things to know and do the week of Nov. 17
Learn about an upcoming city project; connect with Milwaukee Job Corps; tour Walker’s Point Youth and Family Center; and more.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Nov. 14
Explore local resources at Casimir Pulaski High School; take a stroll with other bi+ pals; attend Harvest Fest in Havenwoods State Forest; and more.
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Professional swimmer from South Side chases international dreams
Swimming is more than just a sport for Emilio Perez, 22, who’s chasing his Olympic goals. It’s a lifestyle built on discipline, business and representation.
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5 things to know and do the week of Nov. 10
Attend the Merrill Park neighborhood meeting; learn how to improve your home with VIA Community Development Corp.; receive free legal advice; and more.
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Deadline approaches for flood victims to apply for FEMA assistance, loans and mold removal
Milwaukee County residents impacted by the August flood have until Nov. 12 to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency aid, mold removal and physical disaster loans.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Nov. 7
Network with content enthusiasts; learn about traffic safety; explore music opportunities for youths; and more.
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‘Walk with their head held high’: Barbershop at Rufus King gives free cuts and confidence to students
Rufus King International High School English teachers Cameron LeFlore and Emmanuel Johnson provide free haircuts after school to students.