Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

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.

Is Teach for America “Problematic”?

Is Teach for America “Problematic”?

Milwaukee school board members have complained about the program. A TFA corps member responds.

Home Care Workers Demand $15 Hour Pay

Home Care Workers Demand $15 Hour Pay

Care-givers working in state-funded program serving people with disabilities negotiate for better pay and benefits.

Our Children “Are Not For Sale”

Our Children “Are Not For Sale”

Local coalition uses shocking ads on bus shelters and vending machines to combat human trafficking.

Mortgage Scammers Can Financially Ruin Homeowners

Mortgage Scammers Can Financially Ruin Homeowners

Milwaukee Fair Housing Council says such scams increasing and Latinos and immigrants are often targeted.

School Health Clinic Serves 2,000 Students

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.

New Housing Program for Homeless

New Housing Program for Homeless

Journey House program serves those aged 18-25.

Impact of City Reduction in Marijuana Fine?

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.