Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Small 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 Service
Bucks 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 Service
Founder 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 Service
Aldermen 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
Gun Violence Rally Calls for Change
Politicians, citizens decry problem in Milwaukee, which saw spike in gun violence last year.
Jun 5th, 2016 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Opponents Agree New Education Funding Model Needed
Union leader, key Republican and DPI all want a student centered approach to state funding.
Jun 2nd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Boys & Girls Club Teens College Bound
Club’s program helps 80 high school seniors get $6 million in scholarship money.
May 31st, 2016 by James Ragen, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Artwork Brightens Blighted Property
South Side youth transform blighted building with inspirational artwork
May 28th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Arts @ Large Purchases 1890s Building
Built by Patrick Cudahy, the building housed a meat market. It's soon to be a haven for artists.
May 27th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Two New Playgrounds Opening
Park-like play areas for kids among 12 funded by $1.9 million raised by Ald. Murphy.
May 24th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
New Charter School in Walker’s Point
Stellar Collegiate Charter School, chartered by UWM, will serve pre-school and first grade.
May 23rd, 2016 by Sophia Boyd, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
MPS Teachers Oppose State Partnership Plan
They demand specifics; Demond Means denies he will “takeover” failing schools.
May 21st, 2016 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
