Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Summit Explores Causes of Gun Violence
Half of 456 non-fatal shooting victims were under age 24; unemployment often linked to violence.
Dec 2nd, 2013 by Scottie Lee Meyers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Free Construction Trades Classes Fill Need
North side program has taught some 400 people, helping meet post-recession needs in the industry.
Nov 29th, 2013 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Community Empowerment Tour
What steps can the Harambee neighborhood take to change and improve it?
Nov 27th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
A School for Refugees
Neighborhood House pre-school program teaches Burmese and African refugee children.
Nov 25th, 2013 by Maria Corpus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Plans for Lindsay Heights
Residents get an update on what's happening in the neighborhood.
Nov 22nd, 2013 by Rick Brown, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Fake GED Industry
Some 50 "predatory schools" offer "GED" diplomas that are not valid.
Nov 20th, 2013 by Scottie Lee Meyers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Tips for New Home Buyers
25 organizations at Housing Resources Fair offered advice to city home buyers.
Nov 18th, 2013 by Maria Corpus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
WNOV Expands Talk Radio Show
The city's only talk radio station serving a largely-black audience provides an alternative to Charlie Sykes.
Nov 15th, 2013 by Tom Momberg, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Building Better Neighborhoods
Community groups get $400,000 to rehab homes and support home ownership.
Nov 14th, 2013 by Scottie Lee Meyers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Settlement Houses of Milwaukee
Eight neighborhood centers in the city are based on the approach of Jane Addams' famed Hull House.
Nov 13th, 2013 by Shakara Robinson, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Can Art Transform a Neighborhood?
Art work in Burnham Park, one of four art pieces created as part of the Typeface project, gets good marks from residents.
Nov 12th, 2013 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Cold Weather Increases Need for Energy Assistance
How and where to apply for state program providing assistance.
Nov 11th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
