Good morning, Green Bay.

Rally for the Valley will take place in downtown Menasha on Saturday, Oct.

3 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will feature live music, comedy, food and storytelling to help local nonprofits aid tornado recovery — free shuttle service will run from Neenah.

During a Wednesday forum on homelessness at a community center, resident Anthon Cowan said officials offered few new solutions while councilor Jon Shelton vowed to end housing voucher discrimination and explore affordable housing options, including reusing blighted buildings; officials have also increased park enforcement (community debate continues).

New Day Women’s Center opened a new space on Walnut Street that doubles the size of its original building after a June roof collapse damaged its old Broadway location.

The center now offers private meeting rooms, a boutique and a play area for families.

Harvest Hill Family Farm reopened today after a barn fire a week ago; owner Dawn Everard said volunteers cleared debris and rebuilt the farm while surviving horses (including two that attended a wedding in Stevens Point) helped her cope and move forward.

The Universities of Wisconsin have expanded the Direct Admit program, automatically admitting nearly 40,000 students statewide (about 3,000 from Fox Valley) and requiring them to complete an online form after checking their mail.

UW-Green Bay, which piloted the program in 2023, has seen a 32% enrollment boost since 2020.

Visitors to the National Railroad Museum may see goats clearing weeds this weekend and through the end of the month.

The goats (provided by Glorious Goat Ranch) offer an eco-friendly way to manage the grounds while reducing weed regrowth.

The Wisconsin Court System launched a new online portal that lets people file temporary restraining order petitions from any device.

It was developed after a pilot in eight counties and is now available statewide (72 counties) as part of a national project.

The Green Bay Packers launched the 10th year of their cancer research campaign on Tuesday at Lambeau Field in partnership with UW Health.

The team will visit Bay Port High School (today) and honor survivors at Sunday's game against the Cowboys while fans support the cause with special winter hats.

Novara Apartments in Ashwaubenon is now leasing studios starting at $1,300 and three-bedroom units with field views; the complex offers amenities (fitness center, dog wash station, rooftop terrace) and is within walking distance of Lambeau Field and Capital Credit Union Park.

Allouez has begun construction on a mixed-use site at South Webster Ave, where heavy equipment is leveling a long-vacant lot for a three-story building with 103 apartments and retail spaces.

Construction will shift to a groundbreaking ceremony soon and aim for a summer 2028 finish (using new streetscape design standards).

Novara Apartments in Ashwaubenon is now leasing studio to three-bedroom units near Lambeau Field (prices start at $1,300 up to $3,200) and features a fitness center, dog wash station, and rooftop terrace.

A second complex is expected to open in spring.