Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Project Aims to Raise Child Immunization Rates

Project Aims to Raise Child Immunization Rates

City, universities and community groups work together to increase vaccinations in 10 city zip codes with low rates.

City Youth Jobs Program Fights Crime?

City Youth Jobs Program Fights Crime?

"The way you reduce crime is you employ people," says Ald. Russell Stamper.

The Real Story of Milwaukee’s Homeless

The Real Story of Milwaukee’s Homeless

New documentary follows their trail, finds city has some of "the best homeless outreach cops" in any city.

MPS and Non-Profits Teamed Up to Rescue Carver Academy

MPS and Non-Profits Teamed Up to Rescue Carver Academy

School that was failing "by every measure" is now changing its culture.

Closing of MU’s Neighborhood Health Center Lamented

Closing of MU’s Neighborhood Health Center Lamented

Marquette-run, near north side center had 500 clients, many struggling to find health care.

Op-Ed: Black Milwaukee, Wake Up!
Op-Ed

Black Milwaukee, Wake Up!

A community activist and NAACP member says black Milwaukeeans need to stop pointing fingers and take action.

Bus Strike Forces Riders to Seek Alternatives

Bus Strike Forces Riders to Seek Alternatives

Thousands left stranded and struggling to find other means of transit.

New Technology Changing Bus System

New Technology Changing Bus System

Real-time bus location information and smart fare cards are changing how riders use the bus system.

Teens Learn Work Skills at Cafe @ Large

Teens Learn Work Skills at Cafe @ Large

Local teens hone business and barista skills at Cafe @ Large

Martin Drive Residents Celebrate New Pavilion

Martin Drive Residents Celebrate New Pavilion

Rain-harvesting pavilion provides water for Martin Drive garden.

Moody Park to Open in Late August

Moody Park to Open in Late August

Officials promise revamped Calvin Moody Park will open August 20th.

A Community Leader for 30 Years

A Community Leader for 30 Years

Sojourner center's executive director Carmen Pitre has been helping vulnerable people for more than three decades.