Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Common Council Strengthens Lead Standards
But Health Department leaders contend it doesn't really change how they operate.
Dec 5th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Community Leaders Worry About Growing Power
Financial troubles point to uncertain future for Will Allen’s famed urban farming organization.
Dec 3rd, 2017 by Elliot Hughes, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Garden Honors African American Heroes
And “she-roes,” says creator of community garden near 27th and Burleigh.
Nov 30th, 2017 by Wil Disabatino, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Solutions for Affordable Housing Crisis?
City has shortage of affordable housing, high eviction rate. Experts share ideas at panel.
Nov 29th, 2017 by Elizabeth Baker, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Up From Milwaukee’s Poverty
Medical student Na’il Scoggins grew up 53206 zipcode, and wants to fight health disparities.
Nov 26th, 2017 by Leah Harris, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
$100,000 Grant for Violence Prevention Plan
Bader Philanthropies grant helps fund effort pushed by Health Commissioner Bevan Baker.
Nov 23rd, 2017 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Pastor Brings Healthy Food to Sherman Park
Moravian Church pastor creates pay-what-you-can Tricklebee Cafe.
Nov 22nd, 2017 by Madison Marx, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Poverty Driving Epidemic of Childhood Trauma
Particularly potent in Milwaukee, with 40% of children below poverty line, experts note.
Nov 21st, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Grants Help College Students With Emergencies
Great Lakes Higher Education’s small grants program helps students at UWM, Mount Mary, Alverno.
Nov 17th, 2017 by Elizabeth Baker, 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
