Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

North Side Boy & Girls Club Revived

North Side Boy & Girls Club Revived

$300,000 gift from two major donors helps club near 35th and Hampton reopen in October.

“Chop Shop” Helps Feed Those In Need

“Chop Shop” Helps Feed Those In Need

Nonprofit Tikkun Ha-Ir provides inmates kitchen skills, and distributes food to shelters and food pantries.

17th Year On 17th Street

17th Year On 17th Street

Walnut Way’s annual Harvest Day street festival celebrates 17th “Golden Birthday.”

Catering Company Wins Business Competition

Catering Company Wins Business Competition

Lisa Kaye Catering took home $11,000 by winning Near West Side Partners' Rev-Up MKE.

New Mural For Anna F. Doerfler School

New Mural For Anna F. Doerfler School

Artist Muneer Bahauddeen creates multicultural mural with students from the school.

Apprenticeship Program Builds The Future

Apprenticeship Program Builds The Future

MPS youth apprenticeship program serves 250 students this academic year

Why Does Urban Poverty Persist?

Why Does Urban Poverty Persist?

Two-day summit examines issue and impact of ending AFDC in 1997.

Silver City Festival Draws Big Crowds

Silver City Festival Draws Big Crowds

6th annual event for south side neighborhood becoming popular tradition.

African American Business Group Plans Changes

African American Business Group Plans Changes

Black chamber of commerce moving to North Side, building loan fund for small businesses.

Demonstrators Rally to Save DACA

Demonstrators Rally to Save DACA

800,000 immigrant “Dreamers" threatened by Trump’s cutoff of program.

Fondy Park’s Grand Opening September 16

Fondy Park’s Grand Opening September 16

Public-private venture creates inner city park next to Fondy Market where concerts can be held.

Tens of Thousands Losing Food Stamps

Tens of Thousands Losing Food Stamps

Walker decision not to renew waivers on FoodShare time limits cut off their benefits.