James Draves, 63, is fed up with how the City of Milwaukee handled snow removal after the latest snowstorm.
Favorite of 2015: Residents of poor neighborhoods see more than their share of costly municipal citations
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service covered a wide range of stories focused on central city neighborhoods during 2015. NNS reporter Brendan O’Brien explains why the story republished here is his favorite of those he wrote this year.
Community pays tribute to Sharon Adams, Walnut Way co-founder
Sharon Adams announced she is stepping away from the organization she founded with her husband, which has transformed the neighborhood through community organizing, property restoration and economic development.
Index ranks Milwaukee in top third of cities for fostering black male achievement
Milwaukee ranks 16th out of the top 50 U.S. cities in creating an environment for black males to meet their educational, work and personal life goals, according to the Campaign for Black Male Achievement City Index.
Most operations at Select Milwaukee suspended as officials examine financial situation
Select Milwaukee’s board of directors suspended most operations and hired a certified public accountant after learning of an “unexpected financial position.”
On the Block: Son of a preacher man
Ray Simpson, 21, has been playing the organ since he was 6 at his father’s church, where he has developed a strong sense of faith.
Defendants who can’t afford attorneys pay a steep price
Most defendants in Municipal Court don’t have a lawyer because they say legal representation is too expensive. Those who are represented by counsel fare much better. Between 2011 and 2014, only 8 percent of cases without an attorney were dismissed, while 57 percent involving an attorney were successfully defended.
Special Report: Residents of poor neighborhoods see more than their share of costly municipal citations
The Milwaukee Police Department writes a disproportionate number of citations in the poorest areas of the city, where many residents do not have the means to ever pay their fines.
On the Block: Torn on gun control
Life-long Milwaukeean Marc Alesceo talks about his conflicting views on gun control.
Local historian sheds light on Milwaukee neighborhoods in new book
John Gurda talks about his new book, “Milwaukee: City of Neighborhoods,” 465 pages of photos, stories and descriptions of the ever-changing neighborhoods that make up the city.
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