Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Protests Assail Ascension For Closing St. Francis Birthing Center
Ascension is dismantling southside hospital, president of state nursing group charges.
Jan 8th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceOutside Investors, Labor Shortage Hamper Milwaukee Affordable Housing Efforts
But groups pushing forward on effort to create 5,000 new homeowners of color.
Jan 6th, 2023 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceMuslim Community and Health Center Expands
Southside center earns federal designation that allows it to expand services.
Jan 4th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceSDC Restructures Research Arm To Focus on Racism, Poverty
New institute marks a return to the roots of the Social Development Commission.
Dec 30th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCall 211 For Shelter From the Cold
Impact 211 offers free help, connects county residents to warming rooms, housing resources.
Dec 28th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceRetired Teacher Thomas Wild Stays Connected to Riverside Students
'Him believing in me changed the entire trajectory of my life,' says Ald. Khalif Rainey.
Dec 21st, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceMany Residents Unaware State Moved Out of Coggs Center
Individuals keep showing up at old location for FoodShare, other benefits.
Dec 16th, 2022 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceWhy Have So Few Children in County Gotten Updated COVID Vaccine?
Only 2.9% of children ages 5 to 11 have received an updated dose.
Dec 14th, 2022 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceWhy Black Homeownership Rate Is Low
And local resources that can help you buy a home.
Dec 11th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceTraffic Calming Poles Reduce Speeding
City has installed them on corners of major intersections. Studies show reduction in extreme speeding.
Dec 7th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceMilwaukee Has Just One Warming Room For Homeless
Amid freezing temperatures, it's way over capacity. More shelters needed.
Dec 4th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceSuicides Spiking in Milwaukee’s Black Community
Trend precedes pandemic, but is now at highest point in past decade.
Dec 3rd, 2022 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service