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Good morning Green Bay! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Green Bay neighbors connected with police over a simple cup of coffee
  • How is Green Bay planning to help hundreds of unsheltered neighbors?
  • Could federal Head Start changes affect Green Bay's most vulnerable preschoolers?

Also on today's calendar: Dinner Detective Green Bay and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 67 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and comfortable, temps: high: 69, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Breezy, warm, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Green Bay police celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day with the community (wearegreenbay.com) — Green Bay residents had a chance this morning to sit down over coffee with local police officers for National Coffee with a Cop Day, aimed at building trust and relationships. Officers met community members at several local spots, offering a low‑stress way to ask questions, share concerns, and get to know the people behind the badges.
   

• 'Every day is a struggle': People continue to sleep outdoors as Green Bay searches for homelessness solutions (nbc26.com) — People experiencing homelessness in Green Bay describe nightly searches for safe places to sleep as city leaders debate how to respond. With the low‑barrier emergency shelter only open November through April, more than 200 unsheltered residents face warmer‑weather gaps in services. Another public meeting later this year is expected to outline possible local solutions and policy changes.
   

• Trump administration proposes Head Start changes, raising concerns in Green Bay (fox11online.com) — Families in Green Bay's Head Start program could feel the impact of proposed federal changes that might loosen staff‑to‑student ratios and reduce some health and family services. Local program leaders say they already serve more than 300 children and worry cuts could weaken individualized learning and critical health support, even as federal officials argue the changes would save money and preserve slots.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found Cat.
    Super sweet and friendly. Not sure how long he will stick around in our backyard. (Nextdoor Lombardi)
  • Was just driving on Northwood Road by Hidden Lake Road, and this dog was crossing the street.
    He had a collar on, but when I tried to get closer, he appeared hesitant, so I didn't want to scare him. (Nextdoor Suamico Calavera Springs)
  • Amrize, Inc. posted a job opening for Terminal Operator in Green Bay. Apply here.
  • The Sonida Senior Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Green Bay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Green Bay here.

🗞 Nearby News

Allouez

Howard

De Pere

  • Making invisible needs visible with new De Pere program (wearegreenbay.com)
  • Brown County Fairgrounds opens winter storage for boats, trailers and RVs (fox11online.com)
  • De Pere launches first Good Neighbors Week project with local home improvements (wearegreenbay.com)

Ok Green Bay! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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