Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
City Constructing New Green Alleys
One permeable alley captures 15,000 gallons of water, reducing flow into sewerage system.
Jul 24th, 2015 by Devi Shastri, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Tough Childhood Helps Community Leader Guide Kids
Ceso Sprewell, cousin of NBA star, loves working as Boys & Girls Club manager.
Jul 23rd, 2015 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Innovative Program Aims to Reduce Teen Crime
"Pay for success" approach pays high risk black teens to attend workshops and hold jobs.
Jul 19th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Project Aims to Raise Child Immunization Rates
City, universities and community groups work together to increase vaccinations in 10 city zip codes with low rates.
Jul 16th, 2015 by Devi Shastri, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
City Youth Jobs Program Fights Crime?
"The way you reduce crime is you employ people," says Ald. Russell Stamper.
Jul 15th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Real Story of Milwaukee’s Homeless
New documentary follows their trail, finds city has some of "the best homeless outreach cops" in any city.
Jul 14th, 2015 by Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
MPS and Non-Profits Teamed Up to Rescue Carver Academy
School that was failing "by every measure" is now changing its culture.
Jul 12th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Closing of MU’s Neighborhood Health Center Lamented
Marquette-run, near north side center had 500 clients, many struggling to find health care.
Jul 10th, 2015 by Devi Shastri, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Black Milwaukee, Wake Up!
A community activist and NAACP member says black Milwaukeeans need to stop pointing fingers and take action.
Jul 5th, 2015 by Jamaal Smith, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Bus Strike Forces Riders to Seek Alternatives
Thousands left stranded and struggling to find other means of transit.
Jul 3rd, 2015 by Devi Shastri and Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
New Technology Changing Bus System
Real-time bus location information and smart fare cards are changing how riders use the bus system.
Jun 30th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Teens Learn Work Skills at Cafe @ Large
Local teens hone business and barista skills at Cafe @ Large
Jun 29th, 2015 by Madeline Kennedy, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
