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Wisconsin woman's case tests court ruling reopening ICE bond hearings
4+ hour, 41+ min ago (437+ words) An immigration court judge in Tennessee granted a $1, 500 bond for Elvira Benitez Suarez on Thursday morning. Benitez will remain in custody at the Campbell County Detention Center during the 30-day window in which the U. S. Department of Homeland Security attorneys can…...
Post From Community: Poor People's Campaign | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (115+ words) Editor's note: Post From Community is the place for community announcements and event postings. If you have a community-oriented event you feel our readers would be interested in, please'submit here. By Shantel R Carson This is a monthly circle gathering…...
5 things to know and do the weekend of May 22
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (326+ words) Learn about resources to become a homeowner with the Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center, 728 N. James Lovell St. , on Friday at noon. Register here. More information here. Veterans interested in the Veteran's Transportation Program can learn about how the program works,…...
As homelessness crisis rises, Milwaukee sees some success
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (1127+ words) Milwaukee's homelessness crisis is growing more visible, but advocates say there are still signs of progress." A few years ago, Milwaukee leaders said the city was on track to end family homelessness. Since then, the number of people who are…...
Gun violence survivors share ideas for change during Milwaukee Peace Week event
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (664+ words) It's hard to get more real about gun violence than hearing from those who have lived through it." The survivors of gun violence gathered for a panel discussion Thursday at Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W. Fond Du Lac Ave. , as part of "Milwaukee…...
Post From Community: Learn about transit funding options May 26 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (124+ words) Editor's note: Post From Community is the place for community announcements and event postings. If you have a community-oriented event you feel our readers would be interested in, please'submit here. Tuesday, May 26, '6 " 7: 30 p. m. Wauwatosa Public Library, 7635 W North Ave. , Wauwatosa Join…...
Post From Community: "John Lennon's music: "Peace Through Music this Sunday | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (261+ words) Post From Community: "John Lennon's music: "Peace Through Music this Sunday Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service Hey neighbor, let's stay in touch! Editor's note: Post From Community is the place for community announcements and event postings. If you have a community-oriented…...
SDC board members clash over rules after failed emergency meeting
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (872+ words) Five members of the Social Development Commission are raising concerns about the anti-poverty agency's governance procedures after calling a virtual emergency meeting Tuesday, May 19. No action was taken at the meeting because there were not enough SDC commissioners present. "We…...
Ground breaks on student-designed meditation garden at Granville Lutheran School
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (375+ words) Students are pulling out shovels and digging something new on Milwaukee's Northwest side." Students planned, budgeted and designed the garden as part of J. H. Hassinger Construction's "There's a Place for Everyone in Construction" program, which introduced Granville Lutheran students to the…...
A new gun violence initiative in Milwaukee hopes to train the next generation of anti-violence leaders
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (749+ words) Steve Thomas says gun violence in Milwaukee has changed over the years. "There's a whole new breed of young people out here that have a different code of ethics, and some of it I don't even understand," said Thomas, who…...