Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

A Call For Proactive Community-based Violence Prevention

A Call For Proactive Community-based Violence Prevention

In 2017, there have been 66 homicides in Milwaukee.

Activists Push for More Biking Trails

Activists Push for More Biking Trails

Poor residents need more walking, biking trails, community groups say.

50 Years After the Marches: Common Council More Diverse Today, But…
50 Years After the Marches

Common Council More Diverse Today, But…

Other cities have done better at embracing diversity.

New City Tax Needed, Officials Say

New City Tax Needed, Officials Say

Reacting to new report, area legislators say Milwaukee needs sales or income tax.

MPS Targets Racial Achievement Gap

MPS Targets Racial Achievement Gap

New Department of Black and Latino Male Achievement created.

50 Years After the Marches: Still Fighting for Equality
50 Years After the Marches

Still Fighting for Equality

A new generation of black leaders faces economic, educational inequities.

Op Ed: Mortgage Data Holds Lenders Accountable
Op Ed

Mortgage Data Holds Lenders Accountable

But federal bills would overthrow Home Mortgage Disclosure Act.

Op Ed: I Agree With Ben Carson
Op Ed

I Agree With Ben Carson

The “mindset” of people does contribute to poverty.

Habitat for Humanity Targets Midtown, Harambee

Habitat for Humanity Targets Midtown, Harambee

Investing $9 million in Midtown, $16 to $20 million in Harambee neighborhoods.

Lead Poisoning a “Public Health Crisis”

Lead Poisoning a “Public Health Crisis”

Health Department official says lead laterals must be replaced, but resources lacking.

Op Ed: Unsexy South Side Area Makes Progress
Op Ed

Unsexy South Side Area Makes Progress

Area just west of prosperous Bay View has needed help and is getting it.

Op Ed: Has the Black Church Lost Its Power?
Op Ed

Has the Black Church Lost Its Power?

Preachers need to frankly discuss the issues we face, as they did in the past.