Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Social Media Exposes Store’s Treatment of Black Teen

Social Media Exposes Store’s Treatment of Black Teen

Parents protest treatment of their autistic son accused of shoplifting, store issues apology.

Mental Health Care Reform Still Has Issues

Mental Health Care Reform Still Has Issues

Milwaukee County struggles making transition to a community-based mental healthcare model.

New Milwaukee Marathon Includes Central City

New Milwaukee Marathon Includes Central City

Inaugural marathon, October 31-November 1, takes runners through many city neighborhoods.

How SDC Helps Seniors Maintain Independence

How SDC Helps Seniors Maintain Independence

Last year, its program made 12,009 visits to 280 clients.

Black Leaders Demand Changes to Address Poverty

Black Leaders Demand Changes to Address Poverty

State and county criticized for not addressing high city poverty and black unemployment.

Improvements to Near North Side Housing Made

Improvements to Near North Side Housing Made

City partners with development companies and BMO Harris Bank to refurbish 35 housing units in Harambee and Lindsay Heights.

HUD Grant for Northwest Side Fuels Skepticism

HUD Grant for Northwest Side Fuels Skepticism

$30 million grant could help transform Westlawn, but will city hire low-income residents as required?

YMCA Expands Education Program

YMCA Expands Education Program

Partnership with Next Door will allow it to serve 400 more low-income children.

Will Businesses Hire Ex-Cons?

Will Businesses Hire Ex-Cons?

Some do. New program pushes 100 area companies to join the effort.

Juice Kitchen Will Offer Healthy Drinks

Juice Kitchen Will Offer Healthy Drinks

Shop coming to 16th and North will offer fresh fruit and vegetable drinks.

Finney Library Will Be Turned Into Arts Incubator

Finney Library Will Be Turned Into Arts Incubator

New owner of Sherman Park property working with artists like Reginald Baylor.

The Return of Gloria’s Bakery

The Return of Gloria’s Bakery

Her old shop was robbed and vandalized several times. She's reopening in new location.