Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Peace Rally to Combat Crime
Rally special guest Ice T didn't show up as planned, but Mayor Barrett and Ald Hines spoke to the gathering.
Apr 22nd, 2013 by LouRawls Burnett, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Local Advocates Hope for Changes in Immigration Reform Bill
Advocates says bill before Congress is historic but could still be improved.
Apr 19th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Safe & Sound Discourages Youth Gangs
Survey found 44% of youth were asked to join a gang but Safe & Sound participants were less likely to do so.
Apr 18th, 2013 by Courtney Perry, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Time Exchange Helps People Exchange Services
Participants in Milwaukee Area Time Exchange earn credits for hours worked and can redeem them for services provided by others.
Apr 15th, 2013 by Jennifer Reinke, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukeeans Push for Immigration Reform
DC rally attendees come back confident a bipartisan agreement will be created by Congress.
Apr 12th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
New City Law Fails to Help Black Contractors
2012 ordinance aimed to give more access but only 1 of 125 contracts went to black-owned businesses.
Apr 11th, 2013 by Heather Ronaldson, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Habitat Takes On Washington Park Neighborhood
Habitat for Humanity works on a five-year, $20 million project to revitalize the Washington Park neighborhood.
Apr 9th, 2013 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
How a Cop Can Win Over Residents
Jesus Gloria, a bilingual, award-winning police officer, has forged connections in his south side district.
Apr 5th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
City Looks to Jumpstart Bronzeville Revival
Plans for redeveloped district includes restaurants, taverns, theaters, museums and artists’ studios.
Apr 3rd, 2013 by Mark Doremus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukeeans Inspired by Steinbeck’s Social Message
Milwaukee-born actor and educator Paul McComas performed from John Steinbeck's work at Marquette, and local activists testified to the novelist's impact.
Apr 1st, 2013 by Jennifer Reinke, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Thousands of Pounds of Free Food Distributed
Need is great. Hundreds of families in Clarke Square neighborhood benefit.
Mar 29th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Eight Neighborhoods Targeted for Home Improvement Loans
City $900,000 in loan money available for home loans.
Mar 28th, 2013 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
