Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Outside Investors, Labor Shortage Hamper Milwaukee Affordable Housing Efforts

Outside Investors, Labor Shortage Hamper Milwaukee Affordable Housing Efforts

But groups pushing forward on effort to create 5,000 new homeowners of color.

Muslim Community and Health Center Expands

Muslim Community and Health Center Expands

Southside center earns federal designation that allows it to expand services.

SDC Restructures Research Arm To Focus on Racism, Poverty

SDC Restructures Research Arm To Focus on Racism, Poverty

New institute marks a return to the roots of the Social Development Commission.

Call 211 For Shelter From the Cold

Call 211 For Shelter From the Cold

Impact 211 offers free help, connects county residents to warming rooms, housing resources.

Retired Teacher Thomas Wild Stays Connected to Riverside Students

Retired Teacher Thomas Wild Stays Connected to Riverside Students

'Him believing in me changed the entire trajectory of my life,' says Ald. Khalif Rainey.

Many Residents Unaware State Moved Out of Coggs Center

Many Residents Unaware State Moved Out of Coggs Center

Individuals keep showing up at old location for FoodShare, other benefits.

Why Have So Few Children in County Gotten Updated COVID Vaccine?

Why Have So Few Children in County Gotten Updated COVID Vaccine?

Only 2.9% of children ages 5 to 11 have received an updated dose.

Why Black Homeownership Rate Is Low

Why Black Homeownership Rate Is Low

And local resources that can help you buy a home.

Transportation: Traffic Calming Poles Reduce Speeding
Transportation

Traffic Calming Poles Reduce Speeding

City has installed them on corners of major intersections. Studies show reduction in extreme speeding.

Milwaukee Has Just One Warming Room For Homeless

Milwaukee Has Just One Warming Room For Homeless

Amid freezing temperatures, it's way over capacity. More shelters needed.

Suicides Spiking in Milwaukee’s Black Community

Suicides Spiking in Milwaukee’s Black Community

Trend precedes pandemic, but is now at highest point in past decade.

Where To Get Advice on Health Care

Where To Get Advice on Health Care

It's Open Enrollment Period in Wisconsin. Advisors like Quentella Perry can help.