Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Residents Discuss City’s Blueprint for Peace

Residents Discuss City’s Blueprint for Peace

Meeting at Washington Park Library discusses ideas for violence prevention plan.

Fighting for Transgender Rights

Fighting for Transgender Rights

Genderqueer Milwaukee board member Livia Rowell-Ortiz has dedicated her life to issue.

MANDI Finalists Are Celebrated

MANDI Finalists Are Celebrated

12 finalists chosen for Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation.

Common Council Strengthens Lead Standards

Common Council Strengthens Lead Standards

But Health Department leaders contend it doesn't really change how they operate.

Community Leaders Worry About Growing Power

Community Leaders Worry About Growing Power

Financial troubles point to uncertain future for Will Allen’s famed urban farming organization.

Garden Honors African American Heroes

Garden Honors African American Heroes

And “she-roes,” says creator of community garden near 27th and Burleigh.

Solutions for Affordable Housing Crisis?

Solutions for Affordable Housing Crisis?

City has shortage of affordable housing, high eviction rate. Experts share ideas at panel.

Up From Milwaukee’s Poverty

Up From Milwaukee’s Poverty

Medical student Na’il Scoggins grew up 53206 zipcode, and wants to fight health disparities.

$100,000 Grant for Violence Prevention Plan

$100,000 Grant for Violence Prevention Plan

Bader Philanthropies grant helps fund effort pushed by Health Commissioner Bevan Baker.

Pastor Brings Healthy Food to Sherman Park

Pastor Brings Healthy Food to Sherman Park

Moravian Church pastor creates pay-what-you-can Tricklebee Cafe.

Poverty Driving Epidemic of Childhood Trauma

Poverty Driving Epidemic of Childhood Trauma

Particularly potent in Milwaukee, with 40% of children below poverty line, experts note.

Grants Help College Students With Emergencies

Grants Help College Students With Emergencies

Great Lakes Higher Education’s small grants program helps students at UWM, Mount Mary, Alverno.