Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Small Grants Program Has Big Impact

Small Grants Program Has Big Impact

Community Connections program gives grants to 57 projects in many different neighborhoods.

Op-Ed: Bucks Will Privatize a Public Space
Op-Ed

Bucks Will Privatize a Public Space

Team will take over 4th Street and can even charge fees to events held there.

Founder of Innovative Alliance School Steps Down

Founder of Innovative Alliance School Steps Down

Tina Owen, who started one of "nation’s most innovative" schools, will pursue Harvard doctorate.

Aldermen Unveil Anti-Violence Initiative

Aldermen Unveil Anti-Violence Initiative

Hamilton and 11 other aldermen call for “holistic approach” to gun violence.

Gun Violence Rally Calls for Change

Gun Violence Rally Calls for Change

Politicians, citizens decry problem in Milwaukee, which saw spike in gun violence last year.

Opponents Agree New Education Funding Model Needed

Opponents Agree New Education Funding Model Needed

Union leader, key Republican and DPI all want a student centered approach to state funding.

Boys & Girls Club Teens College Bound

Boys & Girls Club Teens College Bound

Club’s program helps 80 high school seniors get $6 million in scholarship money.

Artwork Brightens Blighted Property

Artwork Brightens Blighted Property

South Side youth transform blighted building with inspirational artwork

Arts @ Large Purchases 1890s Building

Arts @ Large Purchases 1890s Building

Built by Patrick Cudahy, the building housed a meat market. It's soon to be a haven for artists.

Two New Playgrounds Opening

Two New Playgrounds Opening

Park-like play areas for kids among 12 funded by $1.9 million raised by Ald. Murphy.

New Charter School in Walker’s Point

New Charter School in Walker’s Point

Stellar Collegiate Charter School, chartered by UWM, will serve pre-school and first grade.

MPS Teachers Oppose State Partnership Plan

MPS Teachers Oppose State Partnership Plan

They demand specifics; Demond Means denies he will “takeover” failing schools.