Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Maroon Calabash Works to Prevent Black Maternal Deaths

Maroon Calabash Works to Prevent Black Maternal Deaths

Reproductive justice nonprofit formed in 2016 in response to city’s high death rate.

Muslim Health Center Serves 4,500 Patients Per Year

Muslim Health Center Serves 4,500 Patients Per Year

Located at 803 W. Layton Ave., offers clinical and behavioral health services.

Op Ed: Why I Want to Be ‘Mixx Wisconsin’
Op Ed

Why I Want to Be ‘Mixx Wisconsin’

Queer, Black, nonbinary Milwaukeean will represent Milwaukee County in state pageant.

COVID-19 Antibody Study Seeks Volunteers of Color

COVID-19 Antibody Study Seeks Volunteers of Color

Study seeks to assess levels of immunity and extent of COVID-19 infection in local communities.

Are COVID-19 Vaccines Still Free? Yes

Are COVID-19 Vaccines Still Free? Yes

Questions and answers on vaccines, including where to get them.

The Dance Journey Of DeMar Walker

The Dance Journey Of DeMar Walker

Rising from childhood trainee at Ko-Thi Dance to become the company’s artistic director.

Health Justice Group Surveys Residents Near Ascension St. Joseph

Health Justice Group Surveys Residents Near Ascension St. Joseph

Community groups lobbying hospital not to cut back services.

Can Milwaukee’s Waterways Be More Accessible?

Can Milwaukee’s Waterways Be More Accessible?

Local organizations are trying to make recreation around waterways easier for everyone.

FlexRide Milwaukee Changes Service Areas

FlexRide Milwaukee Changes Service Areas

Service takes riders to and from work in outlying areas.

Op Ed: City Has Few Streets Named After Women
Op Ed

City Has Few Streets Named After Women

Vast majority honor men. Here are some ways to begin changing that.

Did 2020 Census Undercount City Residents?

Did 2020 Census Undercount City Residents?

National data shows much higher undercount of Blacks, Latinos than in 2010.

What Local Resources For Substance Abuse Are Available?

What Local Resources For Substance Abuse Are Available?

Local organizations provide everything from narcan training to substance abuse treatment.