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
Bronzeville Art Studio Seeks to Serve Youth
Brothers who run studio offer after school programs and a "safe place" for neighborhood youth.
Apr 26th, 2015 by Karen Slattery, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Have Greens, Will Travel
School's mobile greenhouse teaches students and addresses lack of farmers markets on northwest side.
Apr 24th, 2015 by Molly Rippinger, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Anti-Violence Plan Targets Poor Neighborhoods
City and community groups cite approach that cut violence by 30% in areas of Chicago and Baltimore.
Apr 21st, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
$1 Million Plan to Upgrade Near West Side
Milwaukee Police, Marquette University and Harley-Davidson involved in project to redevelop area and cut crime.
Apr 19th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Why City Workers Can’t Get to Suburban Jobs
Milwaukee County Transit has reduced service by 14% since 2000, and 13% of city households lack a car.
Apr 15th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Black Health Coalition Targets Toy Guns
Petition by black moms and grandmothers points to problems caused by "gun culture."
Apr 14th, 2015 by Teran Powell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Kiva Already Funding City Entrepreneurs
In less than two months, 28 small businesses have gotten loans. Kiva hopes to increase that to 200.
Apr 13th, 2015 by Molly Rippinger, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Mexican Consulate Will Open in Milwaukee
The 51st such consulate in U.S. will serve city's growing Mexican population.
Apr 12th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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.
Apr 10th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
