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 ServiceSDC 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 ServiceMinority-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 ServiceWhere 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 Service500 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 ServiceCounty 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 ServiceInterim 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 ServiceLISC 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 ServiceEx-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 ServiceProgram Will Improve Riverwest Park Snails Crossing
It's one of 12 parks and playgrounds being upgraded by private-public MKE Plays Initiative.
Dec 6th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service15 MANDI Finalists Announced
Nominees for neighborhood development innovation includes Doors Open and Walnut Way.
Dec 4th, 2015 by Sharon McGowan, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHousing Fair Offers Home Buyers Advice
More than 40 experts from city and non-profits were at 5th annual fair.
Dec 3rd, 2015 by Wyatt Massey, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service