Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Help for Homeless Women
City's only transitional shelter for women and children offers apartments and life skills.
Jan 2nd, 2014 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
New Cooperative Offers Health Insurance
Milwaukee's Common Ground creates one of 24 non-profit plans funded with loans from Obamacare.
Dec 26th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Big Ideas for Bronzeville?
Loft apartments, a jazz club and multi-story hotel were among the development ideas for at a brainstorming session.
Dec 20th, 2013 by Mark Doremus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Event Promotes Washington Park Neighborhood
Habitat for Humanity and other groups working to strengthen homes and families in the area.
Dec 18th, 2013 by Karen Stokes, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
New Efforts to Upgrade Metcalfe Park Neighborhood
City government, foundations, non-profits and faith groups work together to improve housing and bring jobs.
Dec 17th, 2013 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
20 Years of Urban Farming
Will Allen and Growing Power celebrate two decades an an international leader in the field.
Dec 16th, 2013 by Maria Corpus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
MANDI Awards Announce Sweet 16 Nominees
Finalists for 2014 Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation include Three Bridges Park and 15 others.
Dec 13th, 2013 by Sharon McGowan, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Meet Your Neighbors Online
Residents in 115 Milwaukee neighborhoods are connecting to each other through an online site called Next Door.
Dec 11th, 2013 by Scottie Lee Meyers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Racing to Pass the GED
Many Milwaukee students midway on exams must pass by December 12 or start over on tougher, more expensive new test.
Dec 5th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Petty Fines Create “Vicious Cycle” For The Poor
82% of those whose licenses are suspended for failing to pay fines are minorities, who are left without a way to drive to work.
Dec 3rd, 2013 by Rick Brown, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Summit Explores Causes of Gun Violence
Half of 456 non-fatal shooting victims were under age 24; unemployment often linked to violence.
Dec 2nd, 2013 by Scottie Lee Meyers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Free Construction Trades Classes Fill Need
North side program has taught some 400 people, helping meet post-recession needs in the industry.
Nov 29th, 2013 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
