Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Income is Greatest Barrier to Affordable Housing
Report finds incomes in Milwaukee County are a greater barrier to housing than high rents.
Sep 9th, 2018 by Analise Pruni, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceYouth Council Works to Curb Violence
The Youth Council called for a cease-fire over the Labor Day weekend.
Sep 7th, 2018 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServicePop-Up MKE Launches Seven Businesses
They ranged from seller of homemade cosmetic and medicinal products to ‘hustlin’ T-shirts.
Sep 6th, 2018 by Grace Connatser, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceWe Aim to Clothe 1,000 Kids This Year
For 50 years, local Ladies of Charity has given clothing to countless children.
Sep 5th, 2018 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCity-Wide Cleanup Targets Neighborhoods
Big Clean MKE sponsored by the city, two non-profits, gathers volunteers at four locations.
Sep 3rd, 2018 by Sarah Lipo, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceSherman Phoenix Project Makes Progress
$3.7 million invested, with 25 tenants in rehabbed bank building, seeks to create mentorships.
Aug 31st, 2018 by Abby Ng, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServicePolice 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.
Aug 31st, 2018 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceMake-A-Wish Seeks More Hispanic Kids
State chapter of national foundation giving children with serious disease their wish hires new Hispanic coordinator.
Aug 30th, 2018 by Sophie Bolich, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceJob Fair Helps Teens, Young Adults
Held on South Side by city, non-profits to reach “opportunity youth.”
Aug 28th, 2018 by Jenny Whidden, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceKing Dr. Streetcar Extension Plan Released
City and King Drive BID offer final plan for streetcar expansion and economic development.
Aug 26th, 2018 by Abby Ng, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServicePolice Response Slow For Non-Violent Crimes
MPD response time averages 40 minutes for non-violent crimes, 68 minutes for auto theft.
Aug 24th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceNew Flower Shop All About Family
Small, family-owned, south-side business helps beautify Muskego Way neighborhood.
Aug 23rd, 2018 by Sophie Bolich, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service