Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

14 Catalytic Projects in Clarke Square

14 Catalytic Projects in Clarke Square

New parks, pathways, charter school, business improvement district and more.

House of Peace Mural Gets Restored

House of Peace Mural Gets Restored

Artist George Gist, who’s created 300 murals, came back here to restore this one, created 25 years ago.

Court Offers Warrant Withdrawal Wednesday

Court Offers Warrant Withdrawal Wednesday

On November 14 Milwaukee Municipal Court offers chance to clear up minor warrants, license suspensions, other legal issues.

Groups Urge Yes Vote on Legal Pot

Groups Urge Yes Vote on Legal Pot

ACLU, MICAH, WJI, several legislators back advisory referendum to legalize marijuana.

“Beautiful” Trash Containers for Clarke Square

“Beautiful” Trash Containers for Clarke Square

City, non-profits work with youth who paint uniquely designed receptacles to battle littering.

Walking Students to School Hikes Attendance

Walking Students to School Hikes Attendance

New MPS “Walking School Bus” program seeing results.

Will Obama Visit Increase Black Turnout?

Will Obama Visit Increase Black Turnout?

4,000 people attended, mostly North Side residents, whose votes could be critical.

“Supportive Housing” Needed for Homeless?

“Supportive Housing” Needed for Homeless?

Advocates say housing plus services like health care, substance abuse care needed to solve problem.

How Three Women Developers Succeeded

How Three Women Developers Succeeded

They stress thinking differently about the community at MU panel moderated by Mike Gousha.

Government Caused Segregation, Author Charges

Government Caused Segregation, Author Charges

“The Color of Law” writer Richard Rothstein speaks at MATC, galvanizes listeners.

City Launches Children’s Savings Accounts

City Launches Children’s Savings Accounts

City and United Way will start all MPS K-5 students with $25 in a savings account.

MPD Launches New South Side Beat Cop Initiative

MPD Launches New South Side Beat Cop Initiative

Initiative will put more police officers on foot and bicycles on the streets of District 2.