Matthew Wisla

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What Will Happen To Route 61?

What Will Happen To Route 61?

One of three bus routes connecting inner city workers to suburban jobs, its funding may run out.

County Confronts Stigma of Mental Illness

County Confronts Stigma of Mental Illness

New system emphasizing community care brings people with mental illness into neighborhoods.

Hundreds Earn Homes Through Sweat Equity

Hundreds Earn Homes Through Sweat Equity

ACTS Housing, a non-profit realtor and MANDI nominee, helps rescue foreclosed homes.

County Plans for Bus Rapid Transit

County Plans for Bus Rapid Transit

BRT line would connect Downtown and Medical College, federal funds will be sought.

Report Finds Mental Health Care Issues

Report Finds Mental Health Care Issues

Public Policy Forum says system improved but hard to navigate.

Mental Health Care Reform Still Has Issues

Mental Health Care Reform Still Has Issues

Milwaukee County struggles making transition to a community-based mental healthcare model.

Foreclosure Problem Persists in City

Foreclosure Problem Persists in City

It's a different kind of foreclosure problem, caused by poverty, experts say.

New Leaders Could Impact Neighborhoods

New Leaders Could Impact Neighborhoods

Interviews with four new executive directors of community groups.

Federal Funds Decline for Area Non-Profits

Federal Funds Decline for Area Non-Profits

PPF study finds 7 of 9 local community groups suffered at least 10 percent cut.

Black City Residents Not Sold on NBA Arena

Black City Residents Not Sold on NBA Arena

African American leaders who support it face skepticism from constituents.

Innovative Program Aims to Reduce Teen Crime

Innovative Program Aims to Reduce Teen Crime

"Pay for success" approach pays high risk black teens to attend workshops and hold jobs.

New Technology Changing Bus System

New Technology Changing Bus System

Real-time bus location information and smart fare cards are changing how riders use the bus system.

Mortgage Scammers Can Financially Ruin Homeowners

Mortgage Scammers Can Financially Ruin Homeowners

Milwaukee Fair Housing Council says such scams increasing and Latinos and immigrants are often targeted.

City Works To Prevent Foreclosures

City Works To Prevent Foreclosures

The city is selling city-owned foreclosed homes for $1 to qualified buyers.

What If Racism Ended Today?

What If Racism Ended Today?

Results of poll by YWCA will be used to develop training sessions for companies in cultural sensitivity.

Why City Workers Can’t Get to Suburban Jobs

Why City Workers Can’t Get to Suburban Jobs

Milwaukee County Transit has reduced service by 14% since 2000, and 13% of city households lack a car.

Which Transit Projects Should Take Priority?

Which Transit Projects Should Take Priority?

NNS interviews six transportation advocates on how to make a better Milwaukee.

You, Too, Can Buy a Home

You, Too, Can Buy a Home

Homeownership Fair helps renters see how they can save money by buying a home.

Rotary Club’s Impact on the City

Rotary Club’s Impact on the City

The club, a Mandi finalist, has created a food program for the poor and the Arboretum along Milwaukee River.

Helping Businesses in Harambee and Riverwest Neighborhoods

Helping Businesses in Harambee and Riverwest Neighborhoods

The non-profit Riverworks has become a key force in urban development, and will be part of Kresge grant won by GMC.

Foreclosures Block By Block: Five Neighborhoods With Foreclosure Problems
Foreclosures Block By Block

Five Neighborhoods With Foreclosure Problems

First in a series on five city neighborhoods that still have many foreclosed and abandoned homes.

County Mental Health Board’s Slow Start Prompts Questions

County Mental Health Board’s Slow Start Prompts Questions

Volunteer board and emphasis on community-based care has worked in other cities but going slow here.

Obama Order Will Affect Thousands of Immigrants Here

Obama Order Will Affect Thousands of Immigrants Here

Executive order will help 5 million immigrants nationally and up to 30,000 in Milwaukee.

Neighborhood Groups Who Target Crime

Neighborhood Groups Who Target Crime

Three community groups win awards for working with police on crime prevention.

City Program Could Sell Homes for $1

City Program Could Sell Homes for $1

New RICH program will sell city-owned foreclosed homes at very low prices.

Finally, Mental Health Care System Improving

Finally, Mental Health Care System Improving

Decades overdue, system is moving toward more community care and less overload at county mental health care complex.

Fuller Endorses Common Core

Fuller Endorses Common Core

Former MPS superintendent says the educational standards are good for students and teachers.

Bill Would Require Body Camera on Police

Bill Would Require Body Camera on Police

Ald. Milele Coggs will introduce legislation requiring Milwaukee Police Department to buy and use body cameras.