Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Black Leaders Say Joblessness Among Black Men is Rooted in Racism
Summit explores the causes of high black male unemployment in Milwaukee.
Oct 31st, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Lil Vic Spreads Positive Message
The 12-year-old rapper's message to his city is beyond his years. “Milwaukee should be a positive place, not all these shootings,” he said.
Oct 29th, 2015 by Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
New Mural for Washington Park Neighborhood
Located at 31st and Lisbon, it's an artistic tribute to the old Milwaukee zoo.
Oct 28th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Future of Walker Square?
New DCD plan calls for bike lanes, greenery, diverse tenants on National Avenue.
Oct 26th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Huge New Hmong Market Will Have 90 Vendors
Northwest side market will occupy 84,000 square-foot building on N. 76th St.
Oct 24th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Social Media Exposes Store’s Treatment of Black Teen
Parents protest treatment of their autistic son accused of shoplifting, store issues apology.
Oct 22nd, 2015 by Stephanie Harte and Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Mental Health Care Reform Still Has Issues
Milwaukee County struggles making transition to a community-based mental healthcare model.
Oct 21st, 2015 by Matthew Wisla, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
New Milwaukee Marathon Includes Central City
Inaugural marathon, October 31-November 1, takes runners through many city neighborhoods.
Oct 20th, 2015 by Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
How SDC Helps Seniors Maintain Independence
Last year, its program made 12,009 visits to 280 clients.
Oct 16th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Black Leaders Demand Changes to Address Poverty
State and county criticized for not addressing high city poverty and black unemployment.
Oct 15th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Improvements to Near North Side Housing Made
City partners with development companies and BMO Harris Bank to refurbish 35 housing units in Harambee and Lindsay Heights.
Oct 14th, 2015 by Karen Slattery, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
HUD Grant for Northwest Side Fuels Skepticism
$30 million grant could help transform Westlawn, but will city hire low-income residents as required?
Oct 12th, 2015 by Wyatt Massey, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
