Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Is Teach for America “Problematic”?
Milwaukee school board members have complained about the program. A TFA corps member responds.
Jun 23rd, 2015 by Laney Keeshin, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Home Care Workers Demand $15 Hour Pay
Care-givers working in state-funded program serving people with disabilities negotiate for better pay and benefits.
Jun 22nd, 2015 by Madeline Kennedy, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Our Children “Are Not For Sale”
Local coalition uses shocking ads on bus shelters and vending machines to combat human trafficking.
Jun 19th, 2015 by Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Mortgage Scammers Can Financially Ruin Homeowners
Milwaukee Fair Housing Council says such scams increasing and Latinos and immigrants are often targeted.
Jun 18th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
School Health Clinic Serves 2,000 Students
St. Anthony, nation's largest K-12 grade school, has health clinic serving up to 30 students a day.
Jun 15th, 2015 by Devi Shastri, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
New Housing Program for Homeless
Journey House program serves those aged 18-25.
Jun 12th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Impact of City Reduction in Marijuana Fine?
Local leaders offer different views on new city ordinance lowering maximum fine for pot possession to just $50.
Jun 11th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
MPS Board Will Reconsider Controversial Charter School
School would be run by former head of Teach for America, but board is divided on the issue.
Jun 7th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Clean Slate Milwaukee Works to Help Convicts
Group pushing to make judicial clemency and expunging records a less restrictive process.
Jun 5th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
New Neighborhood Mural Created
Mural on 16th and Mitchell meant as a universal message about Latino pride and culture.
Jun 2nd, 2015 by Devi Shastri, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
City Considers Lowering Penalties for Marijuana
Study shows 86% of those convicted of pot possession are African American.
May 31st, 2015 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Students Work to Improve West Side Neighborhood
Middle school students targeted drug dealing, worked with police to improve Washington Park area.
May 30th, 2015 by Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
