Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Food Pantry Served 36,600 Meals in 2020

Food Pantry Served 36,600 Meals in 2020

Friedens Community Ministries has three pantry locations in city and a fourth it hopes to reopen.

Dr. Lester Carter, a Community Anchor for 47 Years

Dr. Lester Carter, a Community Anchor for 47 Years

He says he's "just the community druggist," but he's much more than that.

Opioid Abuse is Overdose ‘Russian Roulette’

Opioid Abuse is Overdose ‘Russian Roulette’

Treatment center in central city is offering a way to break addictions grip.

Photo Gallery: Tour of South-Side Neighborhood Art
Photo Gallery

Tour of South-Side Neighborhood Art

Created on walls, garage doors, vehicles and front yards around the near South Side.

How To Get $375 Per Child for Summer Meals

How To Get $375 Per Child for Summer Meals

Eligible parents can collect from Summer P-EBT program run by state DHS.

Federal Ban On Evictions Extended

Federal Ban On Evictions Extended

Until July 31. What you need to know.

Syphilis Cases Up 300% in Milwaukee

Syphilis Cases Up 300% in Milwaukee

Once nearly eliminated, syphilis is 'back with a vengeance.'

New Fire Chief Tackling Tough Issues

New Fire Chief Tackling Tough Issues

Increasing diversity, reducing staff burnout are top issues for Chief Aaron Lipski.

MKE County: HOC Leader Seeks to Change Justice System
MKE County

HOC Leader Seeks to Change Justice System

Chantell Jewell is the first Black woman to head the Milwaukee County House of Correction.

25 Summer Resources For Kids

25 Summer Resources For Kids

For recreation, classes, safety, health and healing

How Expanded Child Tax Credit Helps Families

How Expanded Child Tax Credit Helps Families

At least $3,000 per child per year credit. There’s still time to sign up for pandemic benefit.

Op Ed: Community Should Decide How $400 Million Spent
Op Ed

Community Should Decide How $400 Million Spent

That’s how much federal pandemic aid city is getting. A participatory budget process is needed.