Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Pandemic Aid Programs Are Failing Us
One man's story of resilience, navigating unemployment during COVID-19.
Aug 13th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Families Face Peril As Federal Aid Ends
Unemployment benefits end, confusion reigns. ‘This is an ongoing financial catastrophe.’
Aug 12th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
City Behind on Replacing Lead Pipes
As of Aug. 10, only 333 service lines to homes replaced with copper, yearly goal is 1,100.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
City Steers $15 Million More to Help Renters
Funding from federal CARES Act will help meet surging demand for rental assistance payments.
Aug 11th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Mexican Fiesta Organizers Make 45,000 Masks
Pandemic forces festival to cancel, organizers use the time to produce free masks for the community
Aug 8th, 2020 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ascension St. Joe’s Adds Four Physicians
Hospital increases staff to address ‘primary care desert’ on North Side.
Aug 8th, 2020 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
MPS Updates Equity Plan
Some community leaders say it still lacks clarity.
Aug 7th, 2020 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Black Women Feel Left Out of BLM Leadership
Activists say they've been ignored and left out of decision making.
Aug 7th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Living Day to Day as an Essential Worker
They're still concerned for safety, just trying to get by.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
How Will Health Dept. Free Mask Program Work?
Department plans to distribute 500,000 locally made masks.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Bridget Fogarty, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Private, Charter Schools Plan Virtual Reopening
Schools say they are putting safety above everything else.
Aug 4th, 2020 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Rental Assistance Program Continues to Face Challenges
Some applicants have received rental aid, but most still await assistance.
Aug 2nd, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
