Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

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.

You, Too, Can Buy a Home

You, Too, Can Buy a Home

Homeownership Fair helps renters see how they can save money by buying a home.

Fresh Produce For Poor People

Fresh Produce For Poor People

Local charitable food programs working to offer more nutritional food, fruits and vegetables.

Federal Cuts Challenge Local Food Programs

Federal Cuts Challenge Local Food Programs

Funding reduced though number of county Food Share recipients hasn't declined.

Community Works to Reclaim Park

Community Works to Reclaim Park

Harambee neighborhood organizers looking for ideas to improve park at Burleigh and MLK Dr.

A Developer Who Does Affordable Housing

A Developer Who Does Affordable Housing

MANDI nominee Todd Hutchison has built dozens of residential developments on the near north and south sides.