Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Black Organizing Group Tripling in Size

Black Organizing Group Tripling in Size

BLOC looks to increase turnout, political power of city’s African American voters.

Basketball Coach Demands Good Grades

Basketball Coach Demands Good Grades

Pulaski/Carmen H.S. coach Melvin White pushes players to score on and off the court.

Holiday Help for Mental Health Issues

Holiday Help for Mental Health Issues

Tips for dealing with stress and how to access free mental health services.

How to Become a Homeowner

How to Become a Homeowner

Tired of renting? Here are tips, experts to help you make transition.

Where to Donate Toys for Needy Kids

Where to Donate Toys for Needy Kids

These groups run toy drives and gather donations to help collect presents for those in need.

Seeking to Showcase Muslim Art

Seeking to Showcase Muslim Art

How two women created a platform for local Muslim artists.

ACLU Pushes City On Stop-and-Frisk

ACLU Pushes City On Stop-and-Frisk

“Little progress,” group charges, on $3.4 million court settlement and mandated reform of police practices.

Program Gives Swim Lessons to Most Needy

Program Gives Swim Lessons to Most Needy

Local Red Cross program responds to higher drowning rates in underprivileged communities.

Remembering Musician Mary Davis

Remembering Musician Mary Davis

A keyboard legend and singer who performed R&B, jazz, blues and soul dies at age 73.

How to Keep Your Utilities On

How to Keep Your Utilities On

Where to turn for emergency (or non-emergency) help paying heat and electric bills.

Clarke Square Will Get New Clinic

Clarke Square Will Get New Clinic

Sixteenth Street Community Center’s eighth near south side health clinic opening.

How to Get a Criminal Record Expunged

How to Get a Criminal Record Expunged

It’s complicated, but can be done under certain circumstances within Wisconsin law.