Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Black Health Coalition Targets Toy Guns

Black Health Coalition Targets Toy Guns

Petition by black moms and grandmothers points to problems caused by "gun culture."

Kiva Already Funding City Entrepreneurs

Kiva Already Funding City Entrepreneurs

In less than two months, 28 small businesses have gotten loans. Kiva hopes to increase that to 200.

Mexican Consulate Will Open in Milwaukee

Mexican Consulate Will Open in Milwaukee

The 51st such consulate in U.S. will serve city's growing Mexican population.

Program Helps Many Teens Get Driver’s License

Program Helps Many Teens Get Driver’s License

COA gives scholarships for hundreds of city kids to get their license; $300 cost is otherwise unaffordable.

Guide to City’s Urban Gardens

Guide to City’s Urban Gardens

Milwaukee has more than 15 urban gardens and the warm weather is coming soon.

Charter School Leaders Say Oversight Needed

Charter School Leaders Say Oversight Needed

Republican plan for Milwaukee would allow high-performing charter schools to replicate without any approving authority.

New App Helps Domestic Violence Victims

New App Helps Domestic Violence Victims

Created by Sojourner center and UWM students, it's available to 99 percent of smartphone users.

Million Mom March to DC

Million Mom March to DC

Local mothers joining march to demand justice for those killed by police or white vigilantes.

Which Transit Projects Should Take Priority?

Which Transit Projects Should Take Priority?

NNS interviews six transportation advocates on how to make a better Milwaukee.

MPS Commitment Schools Show Improvement

MPS Commitment Schools Show Improvement

Federally funded schools have raised student achievement in reading and math.

We Serve Burmese Immigrants

We Serve Burmese Immigrants

Program at Neighborhood House offers tutoring in English, social and recreational opportunities for Burmese newcomers to city.

City Plan Will Rescue The Worst Playgrounds

City Plan Will Rescue The Worst Playgrounds

City and foundation money will be spent to upgrade the 12 most deteriorated playgrounds in Milwaukee.