Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

County Officials Confront Surge In Suicides

County Officials Confront Surge In Suicides

Rise linked to pandemic. Health officials grappling with the problem.

Op Ed: Honor Essential Workers During Hispanic Heritage Month
Op Ed

Honor Essential Workers During Hispanic Heritage Month

Latinx Wisconsinites have suffered from the coronavirus at disproportionate levels.

South Side Mourns Death of Jason Cleereman

South Side Mourns Death of Jason Cleereman

Immigration attorney, neighborhood leader lost to senseless killing.

America’s Black Holocaust Museum Responds to Historic Events

America’s Black Holocaust Museum Responds to Historic Events

CEO looks to future of institution, and the role it can play "in these challenging times".

Council Okays Expanded King Dr. Business District

Council Okays Expanded King Dr. Business District

14-0 vote by Common Council. Neighborhood association had opposed it.

30% of City’s School-Age Kids Lack Computer

30% of City’s School-Age Kids Lack Computer

And 8.5% of families lack broadband, survey finds. MPS foundation, non-profit work to address virtual learning issues.

St. Joseph’s Opens Maternity Emergency Department

St. Joseph’s Opens Maternity Emergency Department

Department will treat pregnancy complications. Ascension wants to improve maternal health disparities.

North Side Org Advocates for Climate Equity

North Side Org Advocates for Climate Equity

North Side Rising gives north siders a voice for climate and economic equality.

Meet the Man Behind ‘Milwaukee in Pain’

Meet the Man Behind ‘Milwaukee in Pain’

Documentary, “Milwaukee In Pain,” by Theo Rogers explores how COVID-19 has affected the Black community.

‘Complete Streets’ Projects Focus on Health and Safety

‘Complete Streets’ Projects Focus on Health and Safety

In 2019, majority of projects were completed in areas with economic disparities.

Op Ed: King Drive Project Is Good for Neighbors
Op Ed

King Drive Project Is Good for Neighbors

Business district expansion plan benefits all, and is supported by most residents of 5 Points neighborhood.

Homeless Providers Brace For The Worst

Homeless Providers Brace For The Worst

Quarantine requirements, more living on streets, complicate the problem.