Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

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.

New Mobile App Pinpoints Housing Hazards

New Mobile App Pinpoints Housing Hazards

Community groups using new app, which uses crowdsourcing to inventory and map all neighborhood housing issues.

Swing Park Nominated for MANDI Award

Swing Park Nominated for MANDI Award

And its story -- and controversies- keep getting retold.

Big Dreams for Menomonee Valley

Big Dreams for Menomonee Valley

Second redevelopment plan for area envisions Riverwalk and food and beverage manufacturing district.