Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Traffic 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 ServiceWhere To Get Advice on Health Care
It's Open Enrollment Period in Wisconsin. Advisors like Quentella Perry can help.
Nov 26th, 2022 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceKeith Stanley Reflects on a Changing City
'It's a bittersweet feeling," Near West Side Partners leader says as he leaves for job in Charlotte.
Nov 23rd, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceTwo New Dental Clinics in City For Underserved
Ascension opening urgent dental care clinics on South Side, North Side.
Nov 19th, 2022 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceLa Familia de Arte Makes Art By The People
Southside residents help make 16 new bollards on Cesar Chavez Drive.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceYouth Correctional Facility Faces Obstacles
May be years before $42 million, northwest-side facility gets built, state Sen. Taylor says
Nov 12th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHomeless Deaths Rising Significantly in Milwaukee
Substance abuse contributing to 147% rise since 2018.
Nov 10th, 2022 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHelp Shape City’s Five-Year Health Plan
Input from residents sought for Milwaukee Health Department’s comprehensive plan.
Oct 24th, 2022 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceErnesto Chacon Will Be Honored For His Advocacy for Milwaukee’s Latino Community
UW-Milwaukee will honor civil rights leader.
Oct 13th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceLeaders Think They Can Eliminate Long-Term Homelessness in Milwaukee
The average length of time a family experiences homelessness in Milwaukee is already down 60%.
Oct 7th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service