Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Million Mom March to DC

Million Mom March to DC

Local mothers joining march to demand justice for those killed by police or white vigilantes.

Which Transit Projects Should Take Priority?

Which Transit Projects Should Take Priority?

NNS interviews six transportation advocates on how to make a better Milwaukee.

MPS Commitment Schools Show Improvement

MPS Commitment Schools Show Improvement

Federally funded schools have raised student achievement in reading and math.

We Serve Burmese Immigrants

We Serve Burmese Immigrants

Program at Neighborhood House offers tutoring in English, social and recreational opportunities for Burmese newcomers to city.

City Plan Will Rescue The Worst Playgrounds

City Plan Will Rescue The Worst Playgrounds

City and foundation money will be spent to upgrade the 12 most deteriorated playgrounds in Milwaukee.

Helping Police Build Neighborhoods

Helping Police Build Neighborhoods

Fatima Benhaddou is the new program manager of police department's federally funded Building Neighborhood Capacity Program.

Seeking Strategies to Combat Violence

Seeking Strategies to Combat Violence

Unite Milwaukee Anti-Violence Summit, all-day event, gathered experts, politicians and city residents to talk about reducing violence in the city.

Humane Society Impact On One ZIP Code

Humane Society Impact On One ZIP Code

Spay/neuter rate has risen 455% for some 15,000 animals in inner city 53206 ZIP code.

New Park Impacts Neighborhood

New Park Impacts Neighborhood

Gillespie Park, at 14th and Wright, is outgrowth of neighborhood anti-crime effort.

An Oasis in the City

An Oasis in the City

Body and Soul Center, run by urban garden leader Venice Williams, offers cooking classes, health and wellness programs.

A New Solution for Prostitution?

A New Solution for Prostitution?

Innovative collaboration of police, DA and Benedict Center created diversion program for prostitutes.

Neighborhood Leaders Applaud Barrett’s Speech

Neighborhood Leaders Applaud Barrett’s Speech

Mayor's state-of-the-city speech details plans for neighborhood development and partnerships with city.