Toy Dimension Imperiled After Owner Suffers Strokes
Henry Smith's shop has fallen behind on bills as he recovers from strokes, surgeries.
Oct 18th, 2021
Artist Captured Black Women’s Experience of Summer 2020
Rosy Petri created a multi-media project of oral history and accompanying fabric portraits.
Oct 15th, 2021
Amani United Leader Voted Out
The recent president of the neighborhood organization was impeached.
Oct 13th, 2021
Has Homelessness Declined In Milwaukee?
Report finds huge decline. Those on front lines see different trend.
Sep 25th, 2021
Mekong Cafe Hurt By Power Outage
Outpouring of community support helps small family business serving southeast Asian food.
Aug 21st, 2021
A Home for Gay, Trans, Black and Non-Binary People
The Brave Green Wave Trybe creating co-op housing for an under-served population.
Aug 15th, 2021
Resources for Milwaukee Homeowners, Prospective Buyers
Resources for first time homebuyers and homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments.
Jun 4th, 2021
Reuben Harpole Found His Purpose
One of Milwaukee's most connected residents talks about his life and community.
May 13th, 2021
National Eviction Moratorium Could Soon End
Federal judge struck down original order. The Justice Department is appealing the ruling.
May 6th, 2021
Rick Banks Is A Man On A Mission
Friends describe a kind, committed man focused on giving back.
Apr 23rd, 2021
Arts Group Led to Black Restaurant Week
BlankSpace MKE, an artist cooperative, promotes Black arts and culture.
Apr 19th, 2021
Local Filmmaker Puts City in Spotlight
Documentary ‘The Heartland’ explores barriers Black children face growing up.
Apr 17th, 2021
A Child’s Autism Inspires Children’s Book
Local mother writes “Alone Bird: A Story About Autism,” to give her daughter a voice.
Mar 7th, 2021
‘There Are No Throwaway People’
Sister MacCanon Brown’s mission to serve homeless residents.
Feb 26th, 2021
9 Things About Affordable Homes Program
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity now accepting applications for first-time homebuyers.
Feb 19th, 2021
Popular Milwaukee DJ Publishes Book
Tyrone Miller, aka DJ Bizzon, is author of the 'Hal Leonard DJ Method.’
Jan 30th, 2021
Program Teaches Tenants Rights for Renters
Rent For Success gives renters information and practical advice for safely renting in Milwaukee.
Jan 15th, 2021
Community Leaders Lament Jacob Blake Decision
Dismay over Kenosha County DA choosing not to charge officer who shot Blake.
Jan 9th, 2021
Housing Advocates Prepare For End of Eviction Moratorium
With no extension in sight, advocates are scrambling for solutions to an expected tidal wave of evictions.
Dec 18th, 2020
Housing Funding Lacking Despite ‘Right To Shelter’
Ending homelessness in Milwaukee County will require additional resources.
Dec 17th, 2020
Hoops Earrings Portraits Get National Attention
Local artist Nicole Acosta does photos and stories of women wearing earrings and project went viral.
Dec 12th, 2020
Amani Woman’s Baking Turned Into a Business
Sherry Green baked cookies for others during the pandemic, then people started buying them.
Dec 11th, 2020
Election Over, Activists Prepare To Hold Officials Accountable
"It is expected that we are going to stop paying attention now that the election is over, so we have to pay extra attention."
Dec 4th, 2020
Homeless Sanctuary Needs More Volunteers
Amid pandemic, MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary handling triple the number of homeless people.
Dec 2nd, 2020
Museum Seeks to Address “Whiteness” Barrier
Milwaukee Art Museum’s new curator of community dialogue wants to break down barriers to people of color.
Dec 2nd, 2020
Ko-Thi Founder Is Still Active
'Mama Ferne' Caulker retired but still advises troupe, works on her memoir.
Nov 15th, 2020
How George Hinton Rose to Leadership
CEO of Social Development Commission was high school dropout, one of 14 children.
Nov 11th, 2020
Emergency Fund Helps MATC Students
Fast Fund helps students with unexpected school, housing, food and gas expenses.
Oct 21st, 2020
WHEDA CEO Works for the Underrepresented
Joaquín Altoro decided early in his career he wanted to be the 'Banker of the Underrepresented.'
Oct 8th, 2020
North Side Org Advocates for Climate Equity
North Side Rising gives north siders a voice for climate and economic equality.
Sep 18th, 2020
Homeless Providers Brace For The Worst
Quarantine requirements, more living on streets, complicate the problem.
Sep 7th, 2020
Nationwide Eviction Moratorium Enacted
Evictions are halted until the end of the year for renters that lost income during the pandemic.
Sep 3rd, 2020
Young Black Men Respond to Blake Shooting
Milwaukeeans talk about what their experience with police is like, what they'd like to see.
Aug 28th, 2020
Pandemic Aid Programs Are Failing Us
One man's story of resilience, navigating unemployment during COVID-19.
Aug 13th, 2020
City Steers $15 Million More to Help Renters
Funding from federal CARES Act will help meet surging demand for rental assistance payments.
Aug 11th, 2020
Black Women Feel Left Out of BLM Leadership
Activists say they've been ignored and left out of decision making.
Aug 7th, 2020
Rental Assistance Program Continues to Face Challenges
Some applicants have received rental aid, but most still await assistance.
Aug 2nd, 2020
Agencies Struggle With Demand for Rent Assistance
Tens of thousands have applied for rental assistance since the eviction ban expired.
Jul 16th, 2020
SDC Deluged With Rental Assistance Requests
24,000 have filed applications, Social Development Commission has processed just 154.
Jul 9th, 2020
24,000 Rental Assistance Claims in Metro Area
Social Development Commission swamped with requests, working its way through backlog.
Jul 1st, 2020
Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year
Despite the pandemic, there are a number of virtual events and protests this Juneteenth.
Jun 18th, 2020
Milwaukee Mothers Rally For Racial Justice
“I need this country to be better for my children.”
Jun 17th, 2020
Local Faith Communities Adapt to Epidemic
Online prayers, services via Facebook Live, posting sermons on YouTube.
Mar 29th, 2020
Residents Rally for Clean Drinking Water
Coalition On Lead Emergency pushes for action, some city officials pledge to help.
Nov 1st, 2019
