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5 days ago | onmilwaukee.com | Edgar Mendez |Princess Byers

Milwaukee officials want residents to weigh in on the Vision Zero Action Plan, which outlines specific strategic actions to decrease reckless driving and increase safety on the city’s streets. “This is a chance for residents to let us know whether we got this right,” said Jessica Wineberg, policy director for the Vision Zero initiative in Milwaukee.

1 week ago | milwaukeenns.org | Princess Byers

Ameen Allen gets up every morning and cleans his neighborhood park, Marcus DeBack Playground on North 55th Street. He provides affordable snacks for kids, teaches games like jacks, jump rope and double Dutch, and he organizes activities like running track and playing cans.  Additionally, he volunteers with Fathers Making Progress, where he attends community events and helps guide young men and fathers. Oh, and he has a part-time job at McDonald’s and is a father to two children.

1 week ago | milwaukeenns.org | Princess Byers

Several Hunger Task Force Emergency Food Network partners are hosting free Easter meals. Easter falls on Sunday, April. 20. There are meals scheduled for the actual day as well as before and after. Thursday, April. 17 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, 4060 N. 26th St.Friday, April. 18from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Open Door Cafe, 831 N. Van Buren St.Saturday, April 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Repairers of the Breach, 1335 W.

1 week ago | onmilwaukee.com | Princess Byers |Devin Blake

Now that spring is here, it’s already time to start planning your child’s summer. From sports to nature, there are free and affordable summer camps and programs available throughout the city to help keep your kids busy. Here’s a roundup. (Did we miss anything? Please let us know in the comments or email us.) Urban Ecology Center The Urban Ecology Center is now taking registrations for more than 100 summer programs at the organization’s locations in Menomonee Valley;  3700 W.

1 week ago | onmilwaukee.com | Princess Byers |Devin Blake

If you or anyone you know has an outstanding utility bill, it’s time to make payment arrangements or apply for financial assistance. The annual winter moratorium on disconnections for nonpayment expires on Tuesday, April 15. The moratorium runs Nov.1 to April. 15 and prohibits utility providers from disconnecting residential heating services because of nonpayment. Customers who are behind on their bills may be at risk of disconnection if payment arrangements are not established by April 15.