Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Packers Field Kicks Off at Mitchell Park

Packers Field Kicks Off at Mitchell Park

The neighborhood now is the only one in America with a former NFL playing field.

Targeting South Side Crime

Targeting South Side Crime

Police department is increasing foot and and squad car patrols to combat summer crime on South Side.

Another Hole in the Safety Net?

Another Hole in the Safety Net?

Victims of domestic violence may lose health coverage because of disagreements between Gov. Walker and federal government.

Jackie Robinson Middle School Remade as Senior Living Community

Jackie Robinson Middle School Remade as Senior Living Community

Gorman & Company recently completed the conversion of Jackie Robinson Middle School into the Sherman Park Senior Living Community.

Community Groups Build Garden

Community Groups Build Garden

New garden replaces weed-filled lot at association for African refugees and immigrants.

Help for the Homeless

Help for the Homeless

Since 1982, the Guest House has provided a one-stop shop for the homeless.

Recovering the City’s Lost Culture

Recovering the City’s Lost Culture

A bed and breakfast owner and historic activist leads the way in restoring the Concordia neighborhood.

New Green Education School to Open

New Green Education School to Open

New MPS school, Milwaukee Environmental Sciences, is modeled on programs in more than 150 schools in 31 states.

A Leader for the Northwest Side

A Leader for the Northwest Side

How Stephanie Harling and the Havenwoods Economic Development Corp. are improving the neighborhood they serve.

How One Principal is Changing a School

How One Principal is Changing a School

Test scores are rising at 53rd Street School under the leadership of Bridgette Hood.

New Group Will Support Native American Women

New Group Will Support Native American Women

A new professional group for women in a city where less than one percent of the population is Native American.

How Good Are City’s After-School Programs?

How Good Are City’s After-School Programs?

New study by the Public Policy Forum finds strengths and weaknesses in programs for kids.