Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Working to Help People Get Voter ID
70% of voting age minorities in the county lack a drivers license; community workers provide help for those seeking ID.
May 20th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Changes in Garfield School Development Plan
High costs of converting school building at 4th and Garfield will mean 30 rather than 60 apartment units.
May 19th, 2015 by Mark Doremus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Project to Improve Inner City Playgrounds Unveiled
Common Council President Michael Murphy leading effort to spend up to $1.9 million to upgrade 12 playgrounds.
May 17th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
How to Grow a Non-Profit
In 16 years as head of Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, Charlotte John-Gomez grew its budget from $70,000 to more than $1 million.
May 15th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Education and Transportation Top Concerns at Budget Forum
Democratic legislators hold listening session in Milwaukee and get an earful.
May 14th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Double Dutch To Your Dreams
Milwaukee program works with teen girls in the city, using jump roping to build their self-esteem.
May 10th, 2015 by Teran Powell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
More Help for Homeless Men
Crisis hotline now serves homeless men seeking emergency shelter.
May 8th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
20 Years of Making Communities Healthier
Community HealthCorps volunteers work at 200 sites in 17 states, including on Milwaukee's South Side.
May 7th, 2015 by Wyatt Massey, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
What If Racism Ended Today?
Results of poll by YWCA will be used to develop training sessions for companies in cultural sensitivity.
May 3rd, 2015 by Matthew Wisla, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Where Will Sex Offenders Live?
Only a small percent are repeat offenders. Will local restrictions on residency force state to create uniform law?
May 2nd, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
New Community Garden for West Side
Neighborhood House project near 27th and State will bring green space and healthy food to residents.
Apr 30th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Who Wants to Buy an Auction House?
Old Schrager Auction House on Sherman Blvd., a stunning, 1400-seat auditorium with huge stained-glass dome, has been for sale since 2010.
Apr 28th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
