Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Federal Ban On Evictions Extended
Until July 31. What you need to know.
Jun 26th, 2021 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceSyphilis Cases Up 300% in Milwaukee
Once nearly eliminated, syphilis is 'back with a vengeance.'
Jun 25th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceNew Fire Chief Tackling Tough Issues
Increasing diversity, reducing staff burnout are top issues for Chief Aaron Lipski.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHOC Leader Seeks to Change Justice System
Chantell Jewell is the first Black woman to head the Milwaukee County House of Correction.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Caroline White, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service25 Summer Resources For Kids
For recreation, classes, safety, health and healing
Jun 16th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez and Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHow Expanded Child Tax Credit Helps Families
At least $3,000 per child per year credit. There’s still time to sign up for pandemic benefit.
Jun 14th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCommunity Should Decide How $400 Million Spent
That’s how much federal pandemic aid city is getting. A participatory budget process is needed.
Jun 10th, 2021 by Melody McCurtis, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceOnline Tool Can Clear Criminal, Evictions Records
Advocacy groups create Legal Tune Up to easily check if records can be removed from data bases.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCompany Helps Businesses Recruit, Support Diverse Talent
Colorful Connections has local, national customers seeking a more diverse workforce.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHow to Get Free Meals for Kids This Summer
Program by MPS and two foundations delivers free meals in three ZIP codes.
Jun 5th, 2021 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceResources for Milwaukee Homeowners, Prospective Buyers
Resources for first time homebuyers and homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments.
Jun 4th, 2021 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service9 Takeaways on Local Marijuana Laws
City and county moving toward reform but arrests and convictions still happening.
Jun 2nd, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service