Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Wells Fargo Grant Helps West Side

Wells Fargo Grant Helps West Side

$225,000 grant will improve homes in Washington Park area.

New Co-Op Provides Space for Artists

New Co-Op Provides Space for Artists

Blank Space Milwaukee on 92nd and Burleigh gives artists time and space to work on projects.

Homeless Families Struggle to Find Shelter

Homeless Families Struggle to Find Shelter

Most shelters full, families are particularly hard to place.

Alliance School Is National Trend-Setter

Alliance School Is National Trend-Setter

The anti-harassement, anti-bullying philosophy of MPS Charter school emulated by others.

County Plans for Bus Rapid Transit

County Plans for Bus Rapid Transit

BRT line would connect Downtown and Medical College, federal funds will be sought.

Local Collective Gets Milwaukee Biking

Local Collective Gets Milwaukee Biking

Downtown, do-it-yourself bike repair shop offers help, affordable parts, free use of tools.

Moody Park Enhances Amani Neighborhood

Moody Park Enhances Amani Neighborhood

$2 million renovation of park is among several changes helping north side neighborhood.

New Group Helps Black Arts Companies

New Group Helps Black Arts Companies

Black Arts Think Tank helps sustain Ko-Thi Dance and two black theater groups.

Nate Hamilton Still Fighting for Justice

Nate Hamilton Still Fighting for Justice

Brother of Dontre Hamilton, who was killed by a cop, has created the Coalition for Justice.

SDC Tax Assistance Program Saved

SDC Tax Assistance Program Saved

United Way grant assures that free tax assistance program can serve thousands.

Milwaukee College Prep Grows to 4 Schools

Milwaukee College Prep Grows to 4 Schools

Elementary schools chartered by UWM serve 2,000 students, 98% black and mostly poor.

Will New Fire-Police Leader Succeed?

Will New Fire-Police Leader Succeed?

Community activists not sure, taking "wait and see" stance on FPC director.