Blacks Have 6th Highest Energy Burden
Milwaukee’s black households pays 7% of their income for energy, 6th worst among 48 cities.
May 7th, 2016
Health Center Targets Lead Paint Poisoning
16th Street Health Center works in South Side neighborhood where average home built before 1920.
Apr 15th, 2016
City Still Faces Lead Paint Poisonings
Its 20-year-old program made great strides, but diminishing national funds now limit its scope.
Apr 14th, 2016
Prescription Drugs Lead Way to Heroin
Prescriptions for opioid painkillers have nearly tripled in 20 years. Part 2 of series.
Mar 17th, 2016
Heroin Deaths Up 241% Since 2010
County's increase echoes national trend, with victims mostly white. Part I of series.
Mar 16th, 2016
Domes Shutdown Worries Neighborhood
Clarke Square area will lose business with closing of farmers market, loss of visitors.
Feb 23rd, 2016
MANDI Finalist Helps Stabilize Neighborhoods
Rebuilding Together Greater Milwaukee has invested $10 million in nearly 1,500 properties.
Jan 24th, 2016
County Funds to Preserve Washington Park Bandshell
County will spend $1.1 million to restore 78-year-old "cultural gem" and repair baseball field.
Dec 13th, 2015
Ex-Cons Advocate for Prison Reform
Advocacy group pushes for better treatment, restored rights and banning the box.
Dec 8th, 2015
Housing Fair Offers Home Buyers Advice
More than 40 experts from city and non-profits were at 5th annual fair.
Dec 3rd, 2015
More Dialogue With Police Needed?
Chief Flynn, neighborhood leaders look for ways to combat crime.
Nov 22nd, 2015
Non-Profits Will Work to Curb Youth Violence
City plan allocates $150,000 for Youth Violence Prevention program.
Nov 11th, 2015
HUD Grant for Northwest Side Fuels Skepticism
$30 million grant could help transform Westlawn, but will city hire low-income residents as required?
Oct 12th, 2015
Juice Kitchen Will Offer Healthy Drinks
Shop coming to 16th and North will offer fresh fruit and vegetable drinks.
Oct 7th, 2015
7 Things To Know About MPD’s Body Cameras
MPD outlines how officers will be using the new technology.
Sep 13th, 2015
20 Years of Making Communities Healthier
Community HealthCorps volunteers work at 200 sites in 17 states, including on Milwaukee's South Side.
May 7th, 2015
Guide to City’s Urban Gardens
Milwaukee has more than 15 urban gardens and the warm weather is coming soon.
Apr 8th, 2015
Community Works to Reclaim Park
Harambee neighborhood organizers looking for ideas to improve park at Burleigh and MLK Dr.
Mar 9th, 2015
Refugees Lobbying For Increased College Aid
Immigrants from Southeast Asia and Africa will push legislature to increase college aid program for minorities.
Feb 8th, 2015
