Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Aldermanic Candidates Address Key Issues
Quizzing candidates in four districts, including big battle of Chevy Johnson vs. Sherman Morton.
Mar 30th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Fondy Farmer’s Market Has New Leader
Jennifer Casey says she will build on legacy of longtime executive director Young Kim.
Mar 29th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Young Entrepreneur Guides New City Business
Matt McCoy, 27, started Scanalytics, Menomonee Valley-based company that measures foot traffic for retail stores.
Mar 28th, 2016 by Julia Pagliarulo, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Young Ex-Con Champions Criminal Justice Reform
Leader of UWM student group, Community Uprise, advocates for felons convicted of nonviolent offenses.
Mar 26th, 2016 by Patrick Thomas, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Blacks Bear Brunt of Pot Arrests
New study shows blacks are 39% of city’s population but 72% of arrests for marijuana possession.
Mar 24th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
County Confronts Stigma of Mental Illness
New system emphasizing community care brings people with mental illness into neighborhoods.
Mar 23rd, 2016 by Matthew Wisla, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Community Must Respond to Gun Violence
So say the speakers at Neighborhood House summit, discussing rise of gun violence in the city.
Mar 22nd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
New LISC Director Has Big Resume
Donsia Strong Hill is attorney who worked in private sector, state and federal government.
Mar 19th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
850 Attendees Salute MANDI Winners
COA Youth and Family Centers was big winner but 8 others got awards.
Mar 18th, 2016 by Sharon McGowan, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Can Violence Reduction Program Work?
Milwaukee one of 10 cities chosen for federal program, but may not address root causes, critics say.
Mar 17th, 2016 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Prescription Drugs Lead Way to Heroin
Prescriptions for opioid painkillers have nearly tripled in 20 years. Part 2 of series.
Mar 17th, 2016 by Wyatt Massey, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Heroin Deaths Up 241% Since 2010
County's increase echoes national trend, with victims mostly white. Part I of series.
Mar 16th, 2016 by Wyatt Massey, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
