Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Willie Hines Jr. Finds Opportunity to Give Back at Housing Authority

Willie Hines Jr. Finds Opportunity to Give Back at Housing Authority

Hines is the first African American leader of the agency, and a former resident of public housing.

Spring Cleaning? Where to Donate the Stuff

Spring Cleaning? Where to Donate the Stuff

A long list of places may repair, reuse, resell or redistribute household items.

Dominican Center Offers Garden of Opportunities

Dominican Center Offers Garden of Opportunities

Agriculture center and hydroponics lab helps Amani residents create indoor gardens.

Two Prenatal Care Groups Help Young Fathers

Two Prenatal Care Groups Help Young Fathers

Partnership’s philosophy: If dad is not okay, mom and the household won’t be.

Acts Housing Expanding After Record Breaking Year

Acts Housing Expanding After Record Breaking Year

Local non-profit helps first time homebuyers with financing and rehabbing.

Children’s Wisconsin Opens Mental Health Walk-In Clinic

Children’s Wisconsin Opens Mental Health Walk-In Clinic

Clinic will provide same-day mental health services for children 5 to 18 years old.

MKE County: Mental Health Emergency Center’s Opening Delayed
MKE County

Mental Health Emergency Center’s Opening Delayed

Partnership of county and four major health systems pushes opening to September, cites need to hire specialized staff.

Where Mayoral Candidates Stand On Issues

Where Mayoral Candidates Stand On Issues

How Johnson, Donovan would handle crime, lead poisoning, housing, jobs, education, city pensions.

What Do Milwaukee Mayors Do?

What Do Milwaukee Mayors Do?

Like a public sector CEO, running 20 city departments.

We Energies-MPS Program Trains Young Workers

We Energies-MPS Program Trains Young Workers

Including internships and apprentice jobs in trades paying up to $19 per hour.

City’s Auto Thefts Up 132% Last Year

City’s Auto Thefts Up 132% Last Year

10,479 vehicles stolen in 2021, but police department sees hopeful signs in 2022.

Child Care Center Offers Health and Wellness Program

Child Care Center Offers Health and Wellness Program

Malaika Early Learning Center, 125 W. Auer St. serves pre-K to third grade children.