Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

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.

New Violence Prevention Center Opens

New Violence Prevention Center Opens

Mayor calls it a "gigantic step" for the South Side.

Motorcyclists Still Not Wearing Helmets

Motorcyclists Still Not Wearing Helmets

75% of 116 killed in WI accidents lacked helmets; activist calls for awareness campaign.

How to Improve the City’s Quality of Life

How to Improve the City’s Quality of Life

South side organizer helps implement improvement plans in several neighborhoods.

The Power of Paint

The Power of Paint

City program doing artistic paint job on foreclosed homes has reduced graffiti and break-ins at these houses.

National Group Helps Build Playground Designed By Kids

National Group Helps Build Playground Designed By Kids

Milwaukee Brewers, YMCA and others help play for new, much-needed playground on 13th and North.