Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Walnut Way Seeks Grass Roots Leaders

Walnut Way Seeks Grass Roots Leaders

"Lead Where You Live" initiative seeks block captains, volunteers to improve neighborhood.

Lindsay Heights Mural Restored

Lindsay Heights Mural Restored

Group of youth artists restore the “Caring Neighbors” mural first created in 2006.

Income is Greatest Barrier to Affordable Housing

Income is Greatest Barrier to Affordable Housing

Report finds incomes in Milwaukee County are a greater barrier to housing than high rents.

Youth Council Works to Curb Violence

Youth Council Works to Curb Violence

The Youth Council called for a cease-fire over the Labor Day weekend.

Pop-Up MKE Launches Seven Businesses

Pop-Up MKE Launches Seven Businesses

They ranged from seller of homemade cosmetic and medicinal products to ‘hustlin’ T-shirts.

We Aim to Clothe 1,000 Kids This Year

We Aim to Clothe 1,000 Kids This Year

For 50 years, local Ladies of Charity has given clothing to countless children.

City-Wide Cleanup Targets Neighborhoods

City-Wide Cleanup Targets Neighborhoods

Big Clean MKE sponsored by the city, two non-profits, gathers volunteers at four locations.

Sherman Phoenix Project Makes Progress

Sherman Phoenix Project Makes Progress

$3.7 million invested, with 25 tenants in rehabbed bank building, seeks to create mentorships.

Police Use Armored Vehicle To Serve Warrant

Police Use Armored Vehicle To Serve Warrant

West Allis police use tank-like vehicle to serve warrant on Milwaukee’s north side, residents upset, officials complain.

Make-A-Wish Seeks More Hispanic Kids

Make-A-Wish Seeks More Hispanic Kids

State chapter of national foundation giving children with serious disease their wish hires new Hispanic coordinator.

Job Fair Helps Teens, Young Adults

Job Fair Helps Teens, Young Adults

Held on South Side by city, non-profits to reach “opportunity youth.”

King Dr. Streetcar Extension Plan Released

King Dr. Streetcar Extension Plan Released

City and King Drive BID offer final plan for streetcar expansion and economic development.