Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Special Report: Health Center Targets Lead Paint Poisoning
Special Report

Health Center Targets Lead Paint Poisoning

16th Street Health Center works in South Side neighborhood where average home built before 1920.

Special Report: City Still Faces Lead Paint Poisonings
Special Report

City Still Faces Lead Paint Poisonings

Its 20-year-old program made great strides, but diminishing national funds now limit its scope.

Special Report: Baby Boomers Who Are Homeless
Special Report

Baby Boomers Who Are Homeless

As this generation ages, they increase number of older homeless, who face unique challenges.

Advancing the Fresh Food Movement

Advancing the Fresh Food Movement

How composting by the Victory Garden Initiative serves north side urban farms.

Homeless Program Changes Tactics

Homeless Program Changes Tactics

Under the Bridge moves into a church basement to provide better service to the homeless.

Ms. Green Of Milwaukee

Ms. Green Of Milwaukee

Harambee resident Elise Myers is passionate environmental educator for Urban Ecology Center.

Bronzeville Gets a Cool Grocery Store

Bronzeville Gets a Cool Grocery Store

Ald. Coggs opposed a Dollar Store. Pete’s Fruit Market will move into old Walgreens on MLK Dr.

Statue of Cesar Chavez Unveiled

Statue of Cesar Chavez Unveiled

Hundreds gather to celebrate new statue of legendary labor activist, located on Cesar Chavez Dr.

Point-Counterpoint for Three Council Races

Point-Counterpoint for Three Council Races

The views (or non-views) of aldermen Bauman, Donovan and Perez — and their opponents.

Aldermanic Candidates Address Key Issues

Aldermanic Candidates Address Key Issues

Quizzing candidates in four districts, including big battle of Chevy Johnson vs. Sherman Morton.

Fondy Farmer’s Market Has New Leader

Fondy Farmer’s Market Has New Leader

Jennifer Casey says she will build on legacy of longtime executive director Young Kim.

Young Entrepreneur Guides New City Business

Young Entrepreneur Guides New City Business

Matt McCoy, 27, started Scanalytics, Menomonee Valley-based company that measures foot traffic for retail stores.