Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Two New Playgrounds Opening

Two New Playgrounds Opening

Park-like play areas for kids among 12 funded by $1.9 million raised by Ald. Murphy.

New Charter School in Walker’s Point

New Charter School in Walker’s Point

Stellar Collegiate Charter School, chartered by UWM, will serve pre-school and first grade.

MPS Teachers Oppose State Partnership Plan

MPS Teachers Oppose State Partnership Plan

They demand specifics; Demond Means denies he will “takeover” failing schools.

Special Report: The Looming Threat of Latina Suicides
Special Report

The Looming Threat of Latina Suicides

Latina teens are three times more likely to attempt suicide. Experts search for answers.

Can Black Holocaust Museum Be Reborn?

Can Black Holocaust Museum Be Reborn?

New Maures Development complex could house it on ground floor, but details are scanty.

A Passion for Helping Hmongs

A Passion for Helping Hmongs

Mychoua Vang, yourh coordinator at Hmong American Friendship Associaton, has brought fresh energy to group.

Combining Coffee And Education

Combining Coffee And Education

MKE Grind program offers teens mentoring, business skills and barista training.

Pulaski & Carmen Partnership Has Growing Pains

Pulaski & Carmen Partnership Has Growing Pains

Questions persist on whether Pulaski teachers and students have much input.

Do Construction Projects Hire City Workers?

Do Construction Projects Hire City Workers?

Most abide by city rule requiring 40% residents, but few entry-level workers building careers.

Working to Empower Women

Working to Empower Women

Child care operator Amanda Jones has created group to widen opportunities for women.

Blacks Have 6th Highest Energy Burden

Blacks Have 6th Highest Energy Burden

Milwaukee’s black households pays 7% of their income for energy, 6th worst among 48 cities.

Crowd Gathers for Justice, Better Policing

Crowd Gathers for Justice, Better Policing

Two years after Dontre Hamilton’s death, his family and supporters march to demand changes.