Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

A Life of Fighting Poverty

A Life of Fighting Poverty

Sr. Patricia Rogers grew up poor in Arkansas, now runs Dominican Center, helping North Side residents.

Wisconsin’s Anti-Hunger Leader

Wisconsin’s Anti-Hunger Leader

Hunger Task Force raises money to feed 50,000 people every month. It’s not easy.

Walnut Way Capital Campaign Seeks $4.2 Million

Walnut Way Capital Campaign Seeks $4.2 Million

Phase II of Innovations and Wellness Commons brings more services, activity to 16th and North.

City Launches Effort To Combat Violence

City Launches Effort To Combat Violence

100 attendees from across spectrum of the community attend strategic planning session.

30th Street Corridor Wins $200,000 Grant

30th Street Corridor Wins $200,000 Grant

Federal green infrastructure grant could help transform area some call “Blackfish Bay.”

Safe & Sound Expands to Northwest Side

Safe & Sound Expands to Northwest Side

Non-profit raised $270,000, will now expand for first time into Police District 4.

Learning From Cincinnati’s Police Reform

Learning From Cincinnati’s Police Reform

Can its collaborative, community-oriented approach be a model for Milwaukee?

Bay View Talks About Racial Justice

Bay View Talks About Racial Justice

YWCA holds talk backs on race, racial justice in Bay View, Shorewood.

I Am A Boy of Color

I Am A Boy of Color

Milwaukee mother of two multiracial sons authors a book about minority boys from many backgrounds.

Blacks Slammed by Municipal Court Fines

Blacks Slammed by Municipal Court Fines

73% of municipal court fines hit city’s African Americans, totals $23 million over four years.

More Than Downtown Development Needed

More Than Downtown Development Needed

City leaders at economic summit say more development must occur in neighborhoods.

Vigil Supports Domestic Violence Victims

Vigil Supports Domestic Violence Victims

53 women have been victims of domestic violence so far this year.