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
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
