Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

New Community Garden for West Side

New Community Garden for West Side

Neighborhood House project near 27th and State will bring green space and healthy food to residents.

Who Wants to Buy an Auction House?

Who Wants to Buy an Auction House?

Old Schrager Auction House on Sherman Blvd., a stunning, 1400-seat auditorium with huge stained-glass dome, has been for sale since 2010.

Bronzeville Art Studio Seeks to Serve Youth

Bronzeville Art Studio Seeks to Serve Youth

Brothers who run studio offer after school programs and a "safe place" for neighborhood youth.

Have Greens, Will Travel

Have Greens, Will Travel

School's mobile greenhouse teaches students and addresses lack of farmers markets on northwest side.

Anti-Violence Plan Targets Poor Neighborhoods

Anti-Violence Plan Targets Poor Neighborhoods

City and community groups cite approach that cut violence by 30% in areas of Chicago and Baltimore.

$1 Million Plan to Upgrade Near West Side

$1 Million Plan to Upgrade Near West Side

Milwaukee Police, Marquette University and Harley-Davidson involved in project to redevelop area and cut crime.

Why City Workers Can’t Get to Suburban Jobs

Why City Workers Can’t Get to Suburban Jobs

Milwaukee County Transit has reduced service by 14% since 2000, and 13% of city households lack a car.

Black Health Coalition Targets Toy Guns

Black Health Coalition Targets Toy Guns

Petition by black moms and grandmothers points to problems caused by "gun culture."

Kiva Already Funding City Entrepreneurs

Kiva Already Funding City Entrepreneurs

In less than two months, 28 small businesses have gotten loans. Kiva hopes to increase that to 200.

Mexican Consulate Will Open in Milwaukee

Mexican Consulate Will Open in Milwaukee

The 51st such consulate in U.S. will serve city's growing Mexican population.

Program Helps Many Teens Get Driver’s License

Program Helps Many Teens Get Driver’s License

COA gives scholarships for hundreds of city kids to get their license; $300 cost is otherwise unaffordable.

Guide to City’s Urban Gardens

Guide to City’s Urban Gardens

Milwaukee has more than 15 urban gardens and the warm weather is coming soon.