What Will Happen To Route 61?
One of three bus routes connecting inner city workers to suburban jobs, its funding may run out.
Apr 20th, 2016
County Confronts Stigma of Mental Illness
New system emphasizing community care brings people with mental illness into neighborhoods.
Mar 23rd, 2016
Hundreds Earn Homes Through Sweat Equity
ACTS Housing, a non-profit realtor and MANDI nominee, helps rescue foreclosed homes.
Feb 11th, 2016
County Plans for Bus Rapid Transit
BRT line would connect Downtown and Medical College, federal funds will be sought.
Jan 16th, 2016
Report Finds Mental Health Care Issues
Public Policy Forum says system improved but hard to navigate.
Nov 20th, 2015
Mental Health Care Reform Still Has Issues
Milwaukee County struggles making transition to a community-based mental healthcare model.
Oct 21st, 2015
Foreclosure Problem Persists in City
It's a different kind of foreclosure problem, caused by poverty, experts say.
Sep 6th, 2015
New Leaders Could Impact Neighborhoods
Interviews with four new executive directors of community groups.
Sep 3rd, 2015
Federal Funds Decline for Area Non-Profits
PPF study finds 7 of 9 local community groups suffered at least 10 percent cut.
Aug 18th, 2015
Black City Residents Not Sold on NBA Arena
African American leaders who support it face skepticism from constituents.
Jul 30th, 2015
Innovative Program Aims to Reduce Teen Crime
"Pay for success" approach pays high risk black teens to attend workshops and hold jobs.
Jul 19th, 2015
New Technology Changing Bus System
Real-time bus location information and smart fare cards are changing how riders use the bus system.
Jun 30th, 2015
Mortgage Scammers Can Financially Ruin Homeowners
Milwaukee Fair Housing Council says such scams increasing and Latinos and immigrants are often targeted.
Jun 18th, 2015
City Works To Prevent Foreclosures
The city is selling city-owned foreclosed homes for $1 to qualified buyers.
May 24th, 2015
What If Racism Ended Today?
Results of poll by YWCA will be used to develop training sessions for companies in cultural sensitivity.
May 3rd, 2015
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.
Apr 15th, 2015
Which Transit Projects Should Take Priority?
NNS interviews six transportation advocates on how to make a better Milwaukee.
Apr 1st, 2015
You, Too, Can Buy a Home
Homeownership Fair helps renters see how they can save money by buying a home.
Mar 12th, 2015
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.
Feb 26th, 2015
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.
Jan 16th, 2015
Five Neighborhoods With Foreclosure Problems
First in a series on five city neighborhoods that still have many foreclosed and abandoned homes.
Jan 7th, 2015
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.
Dec 17th, 2014
Obama Order Will Affect Thousands of Immigrants Here
Executive order will help 5 million immigrants nationally and up to 30,000 in Milwaukee.
Nov 26th, 2014
Neighborhood Groups Who Target Crime
Three community groups win awards for working with police on crime prevention.
Nov 13th, 2014
City Program Could Sell Homes for $1
New RICH program will sell city-owned foreclosed homes at very low prices.
Oct 28th, 2014
Finally, Mental Health Care System Improving
Decades overdue, system is moving toward more community care and less overload at county mental health care complex.
Oct 8th, 2014
Fuller Endorses Common Core
Former MPS superintendent says the educational standards are good for students and teachers.
Oct 1st, 2014
Bill Would Require Body Camera on Police
Ald. Milele Coggs will introduce legislation requiring Milwaukee Police Department to buy and use body cameras.
Sep 3rd, 2014
