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
Major Changes in Head Start Program
Next Door expands services after federal government drops Social Development Commission as provider.
Nov 5th, 2013 by Rick Brown, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Insurance Companies See Demand for Obamacare
Companies selling in Milwaukee County are optimistic about new health care system.
Nov 4th, 2013 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
City Budget’s Impact on Neighborhoods
From more police officers and new libraries to street pavement spending, changes will have big impact.
Oct 31st, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
MPS Funding Continues to Decline
Loss of 19,000 students since 2003 and recent decline in its charter schools pushes revenue downward.
Oct 29th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Community Groups Build Rain Gardens
Project builds rain gardens and job opportunities for young adults in Metcalfe Park.
Oct 28th, 2013 by Tom Momberg, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
King Drive Commons Development Improves North Side
Team of developers create townhomes at Center and MLK Dr.
Oct 24th, 2013 by Scottie Lee Meyers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Creating a “Culture of Joy” at MPS
Three different non-profits are helping to transform Carver Academy school in Brewers' Hill.
Oct 23rd, 2013 by Rick Brown, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
City and Churches Campaign for Safe Sleeping
Renewed effort targets co-sleeping, which causes 20% of infant deaths.
Oct 22nd, 2013 by Tom Momberg, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Did U.S. Bank Discriminate Against City Neighborhoods?
Federal complaint includes evidence of bias in how bank handled homes in black and Latino neighborhoods.
Oct 17th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
