Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Social Development Commission Buildings Listed for Sale

Social Development Commission Buildings Listed for Sale

Affiliate of troubled organization lists North Avenue properties for sale.

How League of Women Voters Helps People With Criminal Records

How League of Women Voters Helps People With Criminal Records

Those 'off paper' can vote. 'I’ve had people brought to tears,' advocate says.

MPD’s New Body Cam Release In Effect, But Advocates Still Have Concerns

MPD’s New Body Cam Release In Effect, But Advocates Still Have Concerns

Police union previously sued to stop policy's implementation.

Milwaukee’s Native Community Faces Surge in Opioid Deaths

Milwaukee’s Native Community Faces Surge in Opioid Deaths

Battling the highest overdose rate among all racial and ethnic groups.

Meeting Notice Concerns Mount For SDC Following Layoffs

Meeting Notice Concerns Mount For SDC Following Layoffs

Organization say its volunteer board has complied, experts say they haven’t.

SDC Board Discusses Reviving Programs

SDC Board Discusses Reviving Programs

But paying employees owed wages is first priority.

SDC Has Not Paid Its Former Employees

SDC Has Not Paid Its Former Employees

Employees seek answers. 'The board feels horrible.'

Public Housing Residents Take New Tack In Getting HACM’s Attention

Public Housing Residents Take New Tack In Getting HACM’s Attention

Members of Common Ground campaign have tried repeatedly to speak at agency's board meetings.

Making The Jump From ‘Inmate to ‘Voter’

Making The Jump From ‘Inmate to ‘Voter’

Andron Lane's long journey to see his voting rights restored.

Sherrie Tussler’s Innovative Approach to Fighting Hunger

Sherrie Tussler’s Innovative Approach to Fighting Hunger

Head of Hunger Task Force will retire after 26 years on the job.

FlexRide Sees Surging Demand, Uncertain Future

FlexRide Sees Surging Demand, Uncertain Future

Service connects urban residents to suburban jobs, but funding is scheduled to run out.

Families Cheer Return of In-Person Visits to County CRC Lockup

Families Cheer Return of In-Person Visits to County CRC Lockup

Former House of Correction hadn't allowed such visits for a decade.