Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Black Lives Matter Leaders Speak at UWM

Black Lives Matter Leaders Speak at UWM

Co-founders of group discuss activism, urge students to “get engaged.”

MPS Sets Sights on Increased State Funding

MPS Sets Sights on Increased State Funding

Buoyed by victory on OSSP takeover law, union and parents call for funding equity.

State Energy Assistance Program Helps Some

State Energy Assistance Program Helps Some

Only 25% of 175,000 county households eligible for help paying heat and electricity get served.

Citizens Condemn Proposal for More Cops

Citizens Condemn Proposal for More Cops

Different practices, not more police needed, community groups tell aldermen at city hearing.

City Helps Low-Income Homeowners

City Helps Low-Income Homeowners

Program started in 2014 provides no-interest deferred-payment loans to finance repairs.

Op-Ed: Dreaming About Frank Lloyd Wright
Op-Ed

Dreaming About Frank Lloyd Wright

Touring his homes built for average people provides lessons for today.

Tropical Dome Reopens at Mitchell Park

Tropical Dome Reopens at Mitchell Park

Long-term future of Domes still unclear.

Weekly Walks Build Community

Weekly Walks Build Community

The walks have become a staple in the Lindsay Heights community.

Op-Ed: Creator of Controversial Mural Responds to Critics
Op-Ed

Creator of Controversial Mural Responds to Critics

Critics call mural “dehumanizing.”

Tour Highlights Sherman Park

Tour Highlights Sherman Park

Common Ground has redeveloped 75 homes in the area, tour highlighted many of the homes.

300+ Strong Amplifies Black Voices

300+ Strong Amplifies Black Voices

Black community leaders pay tribute to Eric Von, challenge youth to “pick up the baton.”

How to Strengthen City Neighborhoods

How to Strengthen City Neighborhoods

Social service leaders hope new partnerships lead to stronger neighborhoods.