Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Layoffs at Milwaukee-Based Public Allies Cause Uproar

Layoffs at Milwaukee-Based Public Allies Cause Uproar

CEO says part of restructuring, while some employees call it retaliation.

Organizations Increasing Investment in Minority-Led Businesses

Organizations Increasing Investment in Minority-Led Businesses

Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Northwestern Mutual invested millions in minority-led businesses in Milwaukee.

Can New Naloxone Medication Reduce Overdose Deaths?

Can New Naloxone Medication Reduce Overdose Deaths?

Increased potency of fentanyl, other opioids driving death rate in Milwaukee.

How Victor Amaya Became a Data Wonk

How Victor Amaya Became a Data Wonk

Immigrant and former educator becomes new leader of nonprofit Data You Can Use.

Here’s What To Know About COVID-19 Vaccines for Young Children

Here’s What To Know About COVID-19 Vaccines for Young Children

Public health officials, pediatricians encourage vaccinations for children six months old and up.

At 17, She Became An Author

At 17, She Became An Author

Washington Heights teen Daija Thompson has had sales in 11 states and Jamaica.

Will High Court Prevent Disabled From Voting?

Will High Court Prevent Disabled From Voting?

People who can’t use hands or feet can’t cast absentee ballot unassisted, as lower court ruling requires.

Milwaukee Company Sells Allergen-Free Baking Mixes

Milwaukee Company Sells Allergen-Free Baking Mixes

The Pink Bakery sells cookie and brownie mixes nationwide.

Journey House Youth Sports Return

Journey House Youth Sports Return

Athletic programs put on hold during COVID-19 pandemic return for the summer.

MPS, Most Schools Plan Free Lunches Next School Year

MPS, Most Schools Plan Free Lunches Next School Year

Federal funding for this ends June 30 but most schools plan to continue offering them.

How To Keep Your Employees

How To Keep Your Employees

Shayla Burtin’s business, Yes I Can Help You, advises small businesses and entrepreneurs.

BID Provides Manufacturing Leadership Training

BID Provides Manufacturing Leadership Training

Granville BID trains future shift supervisors to collaborate, communicate effectively.