Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Reclaiming a River

Reclaiming a River

Volunteer clean-up of KK River latest example of long-term efforts to transform the urban stream.

The Mayor’s Plan for Foreclosures

The Mayor’s Plan for Foreclosures

$11.6 million plan hopes to turn abandoned houses over to stable homeowners.

Few Milwaukeeans Sign Up for Obamacare

Few Milwaukeeans Sign Up for Obamacare

Super-high volume on federal web site makes it difficult to enroll.

The Traveling Bicycle Repair Man

The Traveling Bicycle Repair Man

Non-profit group's program has repaired 250 bikes on the South Side.

Targeting Black Infant Mortality

Targeting Black Infant Mortality

Despite disagreements, groups working on problem are making progress.

UWM Program Nurtures Latino Leaders

UWM Program Nurtures Latino Leaders

Many graduates of 9-month program now serve on non-profit boards.

Milwaukee Leadership Program Featured at National Conference

Milwaukee Leadership Program Featured at National Conference

Cardinal Stritch program works with local groups to train neighborhood leaders.

Schools Want Earlier Start Date

Schools Want Earlier Start Date

MPS and other districts say it would improve student achievement, but tourism industry opposes change.

A Tour of Bronzeville

A Tour of Bronzeville

Guided tour by city officials reveals strengths and weaknesses of an area city hopes to revive.

Fondy Food Market Honors Civil Rights Pioneer

Fondy Food Market Honors Civil Rights Pioneer

Sylvia Bell White sought justice her brother Daniel Bell and others.

Last Chance for Old GED

Last Chance for Old GED

United Way funding more instruction so those studying for tests can pass before new standards go into effect.

Medicine for Metcalfe Park

Medicine for Metcalfe Park

Outreach event attends to health care needs in North Side neighborhood.