Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Plans for Lindsay Heights

Plans for Lindsay Heights

Residents get an update on what's happening in the neighborhood.

The Fake GED Industry

The Fake GED Industry

Some 50 "predatory schools" offer "GED" diplomas that are not valid.

Tips for New Home Buyers

Tips for New Home Buyers

25 organizations at Housing Resources Fair offered advice to city home buyers.

WNOV Expands Talk Radio Show

WNOV Expands Talk Radio Show

The city's only talk radio station serving a largely-black audience provides an alternative to Charlie Sykes.

Building Better Neighborhoods

Building Better Neighborhoods

Community groups get $400,000 to rehab homes and support home ownership.

The Settlement Houses of Milwaukee

The Settlement Houses of Milwaukee

Eight neighborhood centers in the city are based on the approach of Jane Addams' famed Hull House.

Can Art Transform a Neighborhood?

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.

Cold Weather Increases Need for Energy Assistance

Cold Weather Increases Need for Energy Assistance

How and where to apply for state program providing assistance.

Major Changes in Head Start Program

Major Changes in Head Start Program

Next Door expands services after federal government drops Social Development Commission as provider.

Insurance Companies See Demand for Obamacare

Insurance Companies See Demand for Obamacare

Companies selling in Milwaukee County are optimistic about new health care system.

City Budget’s Impact on Neighborhoods

City Budget’s Impact on Neighborhoods

From more police officers and new libraries to street pavement spending, changes will have big impact.

MPS Funding Continues to Decline

MPS Funding Continues to Decline

Loss of 19,000 students since 2003 and recent decline in its charter schools pushes revenue downward.