Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Milwaukee Tough on Undocumented Immigrants

Milwaukee Tough on Undocumented Immigrants

More likely than state or nation to deport them for minor offenses. A special report.

New Program Helps Minority Entrepreneurs

New Program Helps Minority Entrepreneurs

Dream MKE is non-profit that offers seed loans, consulting and one-on-one mentoring for start-up businesses.

The March To Stop Violence

The March To Stop Violence

Rain didn't stop last weekend's march across the 16th Viaduct.

Community Opposes North Side Tavern

Community Opposes North Side Tavern

“We’ve battled this tavern, this location, for years,” says Harambee neighborhood activist and city agrees, denying application.

Urban Gardens Leader Overcomes Fire

Urban Gardens Leader Overcomes Fire

Repair of Walnut Way community center is underway and programs are continuing.

Take Me To The Home Improvement Fair

Take Me To The Home Improvement Fair

South siders get tips and financing help for home improvement from 16 organizations.

Transforming the State’s Largest Public Housing Development

Transforming the State’s Largest Public Housing Development

City bulldozed 332 barracks-style units at Westlawn and replaced them with more urban styles.

A Clean Slate for Non-Violent Criminals

A Clean Slate for Non-Violent Criminals

Organization works to expunge criminal records for youthful nonviolent offenders.

We Don’t Judge Poor People

We Don’t Judge Poor People

United Methodist Children's Services, a MANDI finalist, offers a range of services for Milwaukeeans living in poverty.

How Will Obamacare Affect Health Care Prices?

How Will Obamacare Affect Health Care Prices?

Experts disagree about likely impact on Wisconsin.

I See the Future of Riverwest

I See the Future of Riverwest

Organizer and MANDI finalist Jan Christensen helped residents create a newspaper, food co-op, river trail and bakery.

Advocates Question State Changes in Cancer Program

Advocates Question State Changes in Cancer Program

State plan would reduce scope of program that's provided 500,000 cancer screenings since 1994.