Have Greens, Will Travel
School's mobile greenhouse teaches students and addresses lack of farmers markets on northwest side.
Apr 24th, 2015
Kiva Already Funding City Entrepreneurs
In less than two months, 28 small businesses have gotten loans. Kiva hopes to increase that to 200.
Apr 13th, 2015
MPS Commitment Schools Show Improvement
Federally funded schools have raised student achievement in reading and math.
Mar 29th, 2015
Fresh Produce For Poor People
Local charitable food programs working to offer more nutritional food, fruits and vegetables.
Mar 11th, 2015
Federal Cuts Challenge Local Food Programs
Funding reduced though number of county Food Share recipients hasn't declined.
Mar 10th, 2015
Far More Students Flunking GED Tests
New test causes big drop in students passing it in Wisconsin and nationally.
Feb 14th, 2015
Great Building, Great Resource Center for Veterans
New veterans center on MLK Dr. is a MANDI finalist and provides wide range of services for veterans.
Feb 11th, 2015
Avenue of Entrepreneurs
A new chocolate company is among the small businesses attracted to Lisbon Avenue.
Jan 24th, 2015
School Board Members Up for Re-election
But only Jeff Spence and Board President Michael Bonds face opponents in spring election.
Jan 19th, 2015
How a Business Improvement District Helped South Side
Tortilla shop and Indian eatery among those benefitting from BID serving S. 13th St.
Jan 14th, 2015
Architects Develop Plans for Near South Side
Charette creates architectural plans for underdeveloped parts of Clarke Square and Silver City neighborhoods.
Dec 29th, 2014
Will New Facility Help Develop North Avenue?
St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care, long successful on South Side, will build new facility and campus at 24th and North.
Dec 3rd, 2014
Restaurants See Potential of SOHI District
New soul food restaurant is third near 27th and Wisconsin. 30,000 people and 17,000 employees live within one-mile radius.
Nov 28th, 2014
City Residents Welcome ShotSpotter
Milwaukee Police program uses 110 sensors in 11-square mile area to detect gunfire and fight crime. Residents are seeing the impact.
Nov 11th, 2014
Auto Headlamps Used to Light Boys Football Practice Field
Problem at Johnsons Park may be solved, but situation dramatizes problems with city playgrounds and playing fields.
Oct 27th, 2014
MPS Targets Underperforming Schools
14 schools will each get $300,000 in federal funds as part of three-year "Commitment Schools" program.
Oct 14th, 2014
Woodlands Wins National Award For Character-Based Education
Independent charter school will receive 2014 National School of Character in Washington, D.C.
Oct 3rd, 2014
So Far, No Flight From Enderis Park
City workers remain rooted in Enderis Park neighborhood despite elimination of residency rule.
Sep 9th, 2014
