Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

MPS Creates More Community Schools

MPS Creates More Community Schools

New reform comes after school board rejects proposed state OSPP plan by Abele.

“I Am 53206”

“I Am 53206”

Young people from MICAH march for equality in city’s most impoverished and segregated zip code.

Fathers Pledge to Reduce Violence

Fathers Pledge to Reduce Violence

With speeches by Ald. Hamilton and others, 500 Fathers United initiative urge a stand up against neighborhood violence.

North Division Students Design National App

North Division Students Design National App

Their creation is currently in second place in national Fan Favorite competition.

Corrections Officials Face Community on Lincoln Hills

Corrections Officials Face Community on Lincoln Hills

Attendees demand accountability, action, in wake of Lincoln Hills scandal.

Green Space Project on Forest Home Avenue?

Green Space Project on Forest Home Avenue?

El Rey’s owners have donated land. Community planning has begun.

Op-Ed: How to Combat Mass Incarceration
Op-Ed

How to Combat Mass Incarceration

Federal bill would reform system. Sen. Baldwin supports it. Will Sen. Johnson?

Effort to Create Harambee Improvement District

Effort to Create Harambee Improvement District

Neighborhood Improvement District would give grants to homeowners to make repairs, upgrades.

Small Grants Program Has Big Impact

Small Grants Program Has Big Impact

Community Connections program gives grants to 57 projects in many different neighborhoods.

Op-Ed: Bucks Will Privatize a Public Space
Op-Ed

Bucks Will Privatize a Public Space

Team will take over 4th Street and can even charge fees to events held there.

Founder of Innovative Alliance School Steps Down

Founder of Innovative Alliance School Steps Down

Tina Owen, who started one of "nation’s most innovative" schools, will pursue Harvard doctorate.

Aldermen Unveil Anti-Violence Initiative

Aldermen Unveil Anti-Violence Initiative

Hamilton and 11 other aldermen call for “holistic approach” to gun violence.