The South Side Safety Summit was part of a larger effort among law enforcement, city officials, community leaders and others to improve the strained relationship between the Milwaukee Police Department and some residents.
Community leaders: ACLU reports confirm experiences of black, Latino residents with police
The ACLU of Wisconsin, which filed suit against the Milwaukee Police Department last year for practices it charges are unconstitutional and racially discriminatory, recently released three reports community leaders say verify claims of improper police conduct that black residents have made for decades.
Reagan High School hosts ‘Opportunity Fair’ to connect students to jobs, internships
More than 80 students and about 20 organizations, including businesses and nonprofits, participated in Reagan High School’s first Opportunity Fair.
Mayor’s housing plan could help integrate Milwaukee, advocates say
Milwaukee has a reputation for being one of the most segregated cities in the U.S. Affordable housing advocates say Mayor Tom Barrett’s goal of building or improving 10,000 housing units in 10 years could help integrate the city.
Vote for MANDI People’s Choice winners starting today
A dozen organizations and individuals are finalists for the Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) People’s Choice Award — and you can help choose the winners.
Special report: City leaders call for comprehensive plan to address lead poisoning
Despite Health Department efforts to combat lead poisoning that date back decades, community leaders say a plan, and better communication, are necessary for the city to move forward on the issue.
Personal stories, national gun safety debate inspire Milwaukeeans to offer solutions
Just days after the Feb. 14 Parkland, Florida, school shooting, people packed the basement of the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch for a public discussion about gun violence.
Foreclosed property-turned-restaurant to anchor new development on West National
Along with a restaurant, new amenities on the 3500 block of West National will include apartments, a parklet featuring outdoor seating and additional parking.
Fondy Park partners look forward to first full season this spring
The green space and storm water retention system in Fondy Park help make Lindsay Heights “the premiere eco-tourism neighborhood of the city.” Improvements this year are expected to include solar power.
Youth-led summit inspires conversations about race, healing, responsibility
Young people of color from across Milwaukee spoke about the importance of building relationships, speaking up and being themselves.
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