Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Is City Dragging Feet on Lead Filters?

Is City Dragging Feet on Lead Filters?

Critics say yes; health department says it's done all it can without more funding.

Greater Milwaukee Foundation Reports ‘On the Table’ Results

Greater Milwaukee Foundation Reports ‘On the Table’ Results

More than 5,400 people participated in the initiative.

Drug-Related Deaths To Hit 420 in 2017

Drug-Related Deaths To Hit 420 in 2017

Police targeting opioid suppliers. City-County Task Force struggles to hold meetings.

New High School for South Side

New High School for South Side

Cristo Rey Jesuit H.S. will renovate old Pick’n’Save on 18th and National.

Town Hall Meetings Discuss Police Reforms

Town Hall Meetings Discuss Police Reforms

Fire and Police Commission seeks community responses to federal study of Milwaukee Police.

License Issues Close South Side Bars

License Issues Close South Side Bars

35 taverns on near South Side lost their licenses since 2012.

The Decline of South Side Taverns

The Decline of South Side Taverns

About 40% of near South Side taverns in two zip codes have closed since 2012.

Residents Discuss City’s Blueprint for Peace

Residents Discuss City’s Blueprint for Peace

Meeting at Washington Park Library discusses ideas for violence prevention plan.

Fighting for Transgender Rights

Fighting for Transgender Rights

Genderqueer Milwaukee board member Livia Rowell-Ortiz has dedicated her life to issue.

MANDI Finalists Are Celebrated

MANDI Finalists Are Celebrated

12 finalists chosen for Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation.

Common Council Strengthens Lead Standards

Common Council Strengthens Lead Standards

But Health Department leaders contend it doesn't really change how they operate.

Community Leaders Worry About Growing Power

Community Leaders Worry About Growing Power

Financial troubles point to uncertain future for Will Allen’s famed urban farming organization.