Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Republican Plan for MPS Attacked
Bonds says plan would be devastating financially and lay off hundreds of staff.
Feb 4th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Teaching Kids How To Be Green
Terry Evans, new leader at Urban Ecology Center in Washington Park, helps kids learn all about the environment.
Feb 3rd, 2015 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Teen Pregnancy Campaign Causes Controversy
Critics call ads cruel but the campaign has reduced teen pregnancy by 56 percent.
Jan 30th, 2015 by Maria Corpus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Counting the Homeless
Local agencies and volunteers will launch annual count of city's most needy people, in response to a HUD mandate.
Jan 29th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Can Wellness Center Revive North Avenue?
Groundbreaking for new center at 16th and North shows impact of Walnut Way's leadership.
Jan 28th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Avenue of Entrepreneurs
A new chocolate company is among the small businesses attracted to Lisbon Avenue.
Jan 24th, 2015 by Molly Rippinger, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
South Side Organizing Committee Has New Director
Tammy Rivera replaces Steve Fendt, who was dismissed by board after 22 years of service.
Jan 23rd, 2015 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Why Did Police Arrest Local Reporter?
Officers say they feared for their safety. Reporter says he feels threatened by police.
Jan 21st, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
School Board Members Up for Re-election
But only Jeff Spence and Board President Michael Bonds face opponents in spring election.
Jan 19th, 2015 by Molly Rippinger, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Helping Businesses in Harambee and Riverwest Neighborhoods
The non-profit Riverworks has become a key force in urban development, and will be part of Kresge grant won by GMC.
Jan 16th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Program Helps Train Urban Business Owners
Small Business Administration's "street-wise" MBA trains people to run their own businesses.
Jan 15th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
How a Business Improvement District Helped South Side
Tortilla shop and Indian eatery among those benefitting from BID serving S. 13th St.
Jan 14th, 2015 by Molly Rippinger, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
