Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Payday Stores Charge Average Interest of 574%!
State is a leader in payday stores per capita, creates vicious cycle for low income people.
Jan 5th, 2016 by Marlita Annette Bevenue, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
New Fellowship Helps Storytellers Address Race
Ex Fabula offers fellowships to local storytellers discussing race and oppression.
Dec 28th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Saluting the Spirit of Sharon Adams
Community pays tribute to Walnut Way co-founder, who helped revitalize neighborhood.
Dec 28th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
City Ranks High in Helping Black Male Success
National analysis ranks Milwaukee above two-thirds of cities in fostering achievement.
Dec 23rd, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
SDC Could Make More Program Cuts
Needs to raise $40,000 by year's end or must cut its income tax assistance program.
Dec 20th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Minority-Owned Firm Helped By SBA
Family-owned JCP Construction, helped by SBA training, now at work on NM Tower.
Dec 18th, 2015 by Stephanie Harte, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Where Can Former Sex Offenders Go?
Restrictive city law often leaves them nowhere to live, many are becoming homeless.
Dec 16th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
500 Black Tuxedos On the Town
Hundreds of super sharp young men and mentors donned tuxes for a day of activities.
Dec 15th, 2015 by Sue Vliet, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
County Funds to Preserve Washington Park Bandshell
County will spend $1.1 million to restore 78-year-old "cultural gem" and repair baseball field.
Dec 13th, 2015 by Wyatt Massey, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Interim Director Named at LISC Milwaukee
Laura Bray's departure caught board off-guard, search for new leader could take months.
Dec 12th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
LISC Milwaukee Director Laura Bray Resigns
Leaves just four months after replacing longtime director Leo Ries at neighborhood improvement group.
Dec 9th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ex-Cons Advocate for Prison Reform
Advocacy group pushes for better treatment, restored rights and banning the box.
Dec 8th, 2015 by Wyatt Massey, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
