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
