Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
MPS Creates More Community Schools
New reform comes after school board rejects proposed state OSPP plan by Abele.
Jun 29th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service“I Am 53206”
Young people from MICAH march for equality in city’s most impoverished and segregated zip code.
Jun 28th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceFathers Pledge to Reduce Violence
With speeches by Ald. Hamilton and others, 500 Fathers United initiative urge a stand up against neighborhood violence.
Jun 26th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceNorth Division Students Design National App
Their creation is currently in second place in national Fan Favorite competition.
Jun 23rd, 2016 by Rebecca Carballo, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCorrections Officials Face Community on Lincoln Hills
Attendees demand accountability, action, in wake of Lincoln Hills scandal.
Jun 22nd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceGreen Space Project on Forest Home Avenue?
El Rey’s owners have donated land. Community planning has begun.
Jun 19th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHow to Combat Mass Incarceration
Federal bill would reform system. Sen. Baldwin supports it. Will Sen. Johnson?
Jun 17th, 2016 by Mark Rice, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceEffort to Create Harambee Improvement District
Neighborhood Improvement District would give grants to homeowners to make repairs, upgrades.
Jun 15th, 2016 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceSmall Grants Program Has Big Impact
Community Connections program gives grants to 57 projects in many different neighborhoods.
Jun 11th, 2016 by Stephanie Harte, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceBucks Will Privatize a Public Space
Team will take over 4th Street and can even charge fees to events held there.
Jun 10th, 2016 by Michael H. Carriere, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceFounder of Innovative Alliance School Steps Down
Tina Owen, who started one of "nation’s most innovative" schools, will pursue Harvard doctorate.
Jun 9th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceAldermen Unveil Anti-Violence Initiative
Hamilton and 11 other aldermen call for “holistic approach” to gun violence.
Jun 8th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service