Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Bikewoman Cometh
A south side community group offers a mobile "bike hub" that repairs bikes and helps you get back on the pedals.
Feb 5th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
New City Program Conserves Water
Innovative new company helps city create website where homeowners and businesses can track, manage and reduce their water usage.
Jan 31st, 2013 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
How to Raise Chickens
Former aldermanic aide Alex Runner is among 14 city residents raising chickens -- and enjoying fresh eggs -- since a new ordinance was passed.
Jan 28th, 2013 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Acclaimed Charter School Will Expand
Carmen High School, the south side college prep school, will open a second branch on the northwest side.
Jan 23rd, 2013 by Alec Brooks, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
New Network of Charter Schools Coming
Ex-MPS Superintendent Howard Fuller is helping lead effort, which will delay schools opening to 2014-2015.
Jan 21st, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
A Campaign to “Save our Sons”
A new MPS program will provide mentors for at-risk youth at 10 schools.
Jan 17th, 2013 by Courtney Perry, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Washington Park Wins $600,000 Anti-Crime Grant
Two non-profits will work with the Milwaukee Police Department on strategies to reduce crime in the neighborhood.
Jan 13th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Rise of the Urban Ecology Center
How a small non-profit in a trailer in Riverside Park rose to become a major player with centers erected in three county parks.
Jan 9th, 2013 by Peggy Schulz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Airborne Asbestos Plagues South Side?
A KK river restoration project may be causing asbestos and lead contamination while tearing down homes too near the river.
Jan 2nd, 2013 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Home Visits Can Reduce Infant Mortality
City program offers nurse and social worker visits to at-risk families in Lindsay Heights.
Dec 27th, 2012 by Kenya Evans, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
A Home Away from Home
For half a century, Northcott Neighborhood House has supported family stability with programs ranging from preschool to job training.
Dec 18th, 2012 by Patrick Leary and Caitlin Miller, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Neighborhood Guru
Community organizer Howard Snyder has led many redevelopment projects on the Northwest Side.
Dec 12th, 2012 by Ethan Niquet and Eva Sotomayor, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
