Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
A Clean Slate for Non-Violent Criminals
Organization works to expunge criminal records for youthful nonviolent offenders.
Apr 1st, 2014 by Scottie Lee Meyers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
We Don’t Judge Poor People
United Methodist Children's Services, a MANDI finalist, offers a range of services for Milwaukeeans living in poverty.
Mar 28th, 2014 by Natalie Wickman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
How Will Obamacare Affect Health Care Prices?
Experts disagree about likely impact on Wisconsin.
Mar 27th, 2014 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
I See the Future of Riverwest
Organizer and MANDI finalist Jan Christensen helped residents create a newspaper, food co-op, river trail and bakery.
Mar 24th, 2014 by Karen Slattery, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Advocates Question State Changes in Cancer Program
State plan would reduce scope of program that's provided 500,000 cancer screenings since 1994.
Mar 21st, 2014 by Scottie Lee Meyers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Program Gives Renters Chance to Buy Foreclosed Homes
South Side non-profit rehabs vacant homes and sets up rent-to-own deals.
Mar 20th, 2014 by Karen Slattery, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
City Unveils Design Ideas for Bronzeville
Six architectural firms helped with ideas, centered around west North Avenue.
Mar 18th, 2014 by Mark Doremus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Columbia St. Mary’s Offers Free Dental Care
Program serves 46 schools, treats 7,000 kids, and lots of cavities.
Mar 13th, 2014 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Rocketship Plans to Open Second School
National charter school operator will open north side location to complement south side school in Milwaukee.
Mar 11th, 2014 by Kelly Meyerhofer, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Teen Summit Targets Gun Violence
Last year Milwaukee had 106 homicides and 532 non-fatal shooting victims.
Mar 7th, 2014 by Karen Stokes, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Job Training Targets Ex-Offenders
UMOS trains young adults who were homeless or have a criminal record and connects them to employers.
Mar 4th, 2014 by Natalie Wickman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
New Loan Fund Will Support Black Entrepreneurs
$200,000 fund overseen by WEDC and African American Chamber of Commerce offers loans of $5,000 to $25,000.
Feb 27th, 2014 by Rick Brown, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
