By Emily DeLeo Its not too early to begin getting your children ready for school. While you may be thinking of school supplies, you also need to consider your childs health needs. Immunizations. Check with your doctor or health department to see if your child needs any immunizations. Children ages 4-6 will need immunizations, but […]
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Gimme Shelter! Housing Trust Fund
by Adam J. Lovinus Two thousand homeless on a given night in Milwaukee. Twenty percent spend more than half their income on rent. Thousands are overcrowded, with two and three families in a single house. Behind the numbers are the people, many of them our friends and neighbors. Rents in Riverwest have become prohibitive for […]
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The 411 on FYI
By Michael Timm Homelessness, poverty, crime, unplanned pregnancy, sexual abuse, and underemployment are very real threats to thousands of young people nationwide who age out of the foster care or other out-of-home care systems. Upon turning 18, they are cut off from the state support system. If they have not been prepared for social and […]
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Optician With a Vision
Story and photo by Laura Richard Walking into Bronze Optical felt like walking into someones home. Cozy rooms were filled with strategically placed antique furniture. No florescent lights. Bronze immediately greeted me with a smile and asked if I cared to join him for a cup of tea. Bronze Quinton and his life and business […]
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Ask the Ecologist:
by Belle Bergner Q: I want to give up all meat products for Lent but dont want to completely eliminate protein from my diet. Can you recommend some environmentally low-impact fish? A: This is a great time to get eco-savvy about meat eating, including fish. Once Lent is over, try limiting your beef, pork, chicken […]
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