Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sherman 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 ServicePete’s Pops Opens On Near West Side
Residents gather to celebrate grand opening of new place at 3809 W. Vliet St.
Aug 22nd, 2018 by Robyn Di Giacinto, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceMPS Makes Changes at Keefe, Douglas Schools
But MPS only now informing parents schools will co-locate at Keefe School, 1618 W. Keefe Ave.
Aug 18th, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceSkilled Trade Program Targets City Residents
One Hope Made Strong, founded in 2013, offers free construction trades training for central city residents.
Aug 16th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServicePeruvian Food Truck A Small Business Finalist
Seven finalists for annual Near West Side competition previously won by Pete’s Pops.
Aug 14th, 2018 by Jenny Whidden, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceThe Magic of Community Organizing
Black Hogwarts students learn about oppression, politics, civic engagement and community organizing.
Aug 10th, 2018 by Abby Ng, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service