City People
New Public Allies Leader Comes Full Circle
After three separate stints with group, Adriana “Nanis” Rodriguez becomes executive director.
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceDr. Lester Carter, a Community Anchor for 47 Years
He says he's "just the community druggist," but he's much more than that.
Jul 2nd, 2021 by Damia S. Causey, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceReuben Harpole Found His Purpose
One of Milwaukee's most connected residents talks about his life and community.
May 13th, 2021 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceRick Banks Is A Man On A Mission
Friends describe a kind, committed man focused on giving back.
Apr 23rd, 2021 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceRemembering a Pillar of Milwaukee’s Muslim Community
Shaykh Ayyub Al-Amin devoted his life to Islam and the city's Muslim community.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHow a Milwaukeean Got on the Right Path
Elijah Tucker-Carter hasn't caught many breaks in life, so he took it on himself to change that.
Feb 6th, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHow WWII Veteran, Now 95, Made History
Anna Mae Robertson remembers her work in the only all-female African American battalion.
Jun 13th, 2019 by Caroline White, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceWorking to Make City More Green
Glenna Holstein, who runs Urban Ecology Center in Menominee Valley, is a true nature lover.
Oct 11th, 2018 by Carly Wolf, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceActivist Tackles Education Disparities
YWCA community engagement manager Jamaal Smith pushes for change.
Jan 17th, 2018 by Leah Harris, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHarold Lewis, the Pfister Ambassador
He's met countless celebrities, and now has become a little famous himself.
Aug 25th, 2017 by Amanda ManiscalcoArchitect Revitalizes, Repurposes and Builds Community
Allyson Nemec specializes in working with existing buildings, rather than new construction.
Sep 29th, 2016 by Kathy QuirkKristi Luzar
The new director of UEDA wants to make an impact on Milwaukee. Just how is not so easy to describe.
Sep 30th, 2015 by Graham Kilmer