VIA Continues Mission of Affordable Housing, Economic Development
Formerly known as Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, organization rebranded as 'VIA' to better connect with Spanish-speaking community.
Feb 4th, 2021
Herbalist Connects Community With Nature
Angela Kingsawan teaches classes, works with non-profits, believes city can develop herbal industry.
Jan 23rd, 2021
Mentorship Program Helps Boys Without Fathers
Youth are partnered with mentors, learn first aid and lifesaving skills.
Dec 31st, 2020
Documentary Tells Story of ‘Latino Wisconsin’
New film in many ways a culmination of 35 years of reporting by Georgia Pabst.
Dec 30th, 2020
A New Leader for City’s Library System
Who is Joan Johnson and how will she be changing the libraries?
Dec 30th, 2020
27 Years As a City Librarian
Retiring Milwaukee Public Library director Paula Kiely reflects on how system has changed.
Dec 29th, 2020
Upstart Kitchen Supports New Entrepreneurs
And a community meal program feeds 7,000 people monthly
Oct 30th, 2020
Children’s Theater Digs for City History
New play by First Stage revolves around quest to find Solomon Juneau’s treasure.
Oct 28th, 2020
These Places Help with Childcare and Virtual Learning
They offer a place for children before, during and after school.
Oct 1st, 2020
America’s Black Holocaust Museum Responds to Historic Events
CEO looks to future of institution, and the role it can play "in these challenging times".
Sep 25th, 2020
Making It Safer for Runners of Color
Milwaukee group Forget Everything And Run, or F.E.A.R., seeks to shift the narrative.
Sep 2nd, 2020
How To Understand These Historic Protests
These resources will put the nationwide protests in a proper context.
Aug 13th, 2020
Liberate MKE Pushing to Defund MPD
Defunding advocates want money funneled to communities, not police.
Aug 1st, 2020
Neighborhood Groups Working Hard On Census
For every person not counted, the state could lose $1,600 federal funding a year.
Jun 11th, 2020
7 Resources for Support During Pandemic
These resources can help you with essential items, services you need to get by.
May 23rd, 2020
Making Life Sweeter for Essential Workers
Confectionately Yours gives 500 or more cookies a week away to pandemic’s frontline workers.
May 20th, 2020
20 More Good Places for Takeout Food
All in the city, mostly ethnic, with pickup and/or delivery or drive-through service.
Apr 26th, 2020
Jump Roping Amid a Pandemic
LaDonna Telford has Facebook group of 30,000, watching her jump for joy.
Apr 18th, 2020
13 Local Livestreams To Check Out
Art, dancing, yoga, wellness, Ex Fabula, meditation — many ways to stay active during pandemic.
Apr 11th, 2020
14 Resources to Help You During the Pandemic
The shutdown is hurting everyone, these resources are for small businesses and residents.
Apr 10th, 2020
Where to Get Free Tax Assistance
Don’t throw your money away. Three organizations at six locations offer free help.
Feb 17th, 2020
How a Milwaukeean Got on the Right Path
Elijah Tucker-Carter hasn't caught many breaks in life, so he took it on himself to change that.
Feb 6th, 2020
Why The Census Matters to Milwaukee
What you need to know about the Census and why it matters to state, nation.
Feb 3rd, 2020
Four Unique Coffee Shops
All independent, city-based, minority-owned, neighborhood cafes.
Jan 23rd, 2020
How to Become a Homeowner
Tired of renting? Here are tips, experts to help you make transition.
Dec 20th, 2019
Where to Donate Toys for Needy Kids
These groups run toy drives and gather donations to help collect presents for those in need.
Dec 19th, 2019
How to Get a Criminal Record Expunged
It’s complicated, but can be done under certain circumstances within Wisconsin law.
Dec 5th, 2019
9 Questions About the 2020 Census
It can take as little as 10 minutes. But the results matter so much.
Nov 22nd, 2019
Lupe Martinez Went From Migrant Worker to CEO
He's led United Migrant Opportunity Services for the past 45 years.
Oct 3rd, 2019
Local Baker Wins Small Business Competition
Alan Goodman has been baking with family recipes since he was a teen, and his bakery just won $10,000 as the winner of Rev-Up MKE.
Oct 1st, 2019
8 After-School Programs for Students in Milwaukee
These programs can help to keep kids engaged outside of the classroom.
Sep 27th, 2019
8 Resources for Adult H.S. Learners
Where and how to get a high school equivalency diploma or GED.
Jun 12th, 2019
Call Her a Yoga Entrepreneur
Joanna Brooks went from hating yoga to running her own studio at the Sherman Phoenix.
May 30th, 2019
How I Created an Employment Agency
Reggie Reed grew up in 53206 ZIP code, started Mindful Staffing Solutions three years ago.
May 24th, 2019
Group Pushes Higher Wheel Tax for Transit
Higher vehicle licensing fee pushed as County Transit System considers 10% budget cut.
May 23rd, 2019
Hispanic Convention Should Draw 20,000 People
League of United Latin American Citizens will celebrate 90th anniversary with July convention held in Milwaukee.
May 15th, 2019
A Primer on Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Where to seek information, protection, testing and other resources.
Apr 18th, 2019
4 Questions and Answers on The Domes
What's going to happen? That could be the toughest question of all.
Mar 30th, 2019
Diversity Changing Local Dining Scene
Tables Across Borders showcases refugee chefs serving food from Ethiopia, Rohyinga, Congo, Syria and Serbia.
Mar 16th, 2019
Community Group Keeps the Music Going
Washington Park Neighbors creates summer concert series that reflects neighborhood.
Feb 19th, 2019
Warming Shelters Rescued Many From Cold
United Way, We Energies helped fund warming spaces at St. Ben’s, other places.
Feb 3rd, 2019
Muslim Center for Youth Opens
New non-profit at 2110 W. Hampton opened in December, offers youth activities.
Jan 15th, 2019
New Boutique Opens On North Avenue
Basia Rose Designs grew from pop-up, now at 1617 W. North Ave. in Innovations and Wellness Commons.
Jan 9th, 2019
Washington Park Celebrates Holidays with New Decorations
New solar-powered holiday wreaths decorate Lisbon Avenue.
Dec 23rd, 2018
Ex Fabula For Children
Workshops by the group with MLK school fifth graders help children become story tellers.
Nov 29th, 2018
St. Anthony Apartments Has First Tenants
60-unit complex on 10th and State offers apartments for the homeless.
Nov 10th, 2018
City Launches Children’s Savings Accounts
City and United Way will start all MPS K-5 students with $25 in a savings account.
Oct 24th, 2018
Conference Spotlights Human Trafficking
Milwaukee a "hot spot," with more than 1000 arrests in three years. experts say.
Oct 2nd, 2018
Entrepreneurs “Bootcamp” Helps Minorities
Founders of 12 companies picked for program run by Young Enterprising Society.
Sep 19th, 2018
Youth Council Works to Curb Violence
The Youth Council called for a cease-fire over the Labor Day weekend.
Sep 7th, 2018
We Aim to Clothe 1,000 Kids This Year
For 50 years, local Ladies of Charity has given clothing to countless children.
Sep 5th, 2018
