Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
City’s Anti-Violence Effort Stalls
Office of Violence Prevention’s plan was due in June. Donovan, others criticize delay.
Nov 15th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Federal Grant Funds Anti-Violence Programs
City won $5 million grant, subcontracts with seven groups on anti-violence programs.
Nov 14th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sprucing Up the West Side
100 volunteers from Revitalize Milwaukee repair and beautify homes.
Nov 13th, 2017 by Leah Harris, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Tobacco Sellers Target City’s Minority Youth
Study finds three times more tobacco retailers near schools in minority neighborhoods.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Lydia Slattery, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Opioid Crisis Hits City Hard
County’s huge increase isn’t just suburban whites, city and minority residents hurt, too.
Nov 9th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Will Streetcar Gentrify Bronzeville?
Possible extension to that neighborhood offers benefits, raises concerns.
Nov 8th, 2017 by Elliot Hughes, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Up From Poverty
“My fight is for the ghettos,” says Heal the Hood leader Ajamou Butler.
Nov 7th, 2017 by Phil Pinarski, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
My Father’s House Helps Fathers Engage In Children’s Lives
The nonprofit organization works to equip men with the skills needed to be better fathers.
Nov 4th, 2017 by Leah Harris, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Developer Creates A Home For Nonprofits
Melissa Goins buys the Reader’s Choice building to house nonprofits
Nov 2nd, 2017 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Community Groups Want DOJ Police Reforms
Two months after DOJ draft report on MPD released, groups demand recommended changes.
Nov 1st, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Artists Enrich Garfield Apartments Grand Opening
Visual, musical and spoken-word artists celebrate opening of new complex on 4th and North.
Oct 31st, 2017 by Elizabeth Baker, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Neighborhood Summit Searches for Solutions
200 people from non-profits discussed ways to engage residents in improvement projects.
Oct 30th, 2017 by Elliot Hughes, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
