Concerned about a possible measles outbreak in the city, Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) officials are mobilizing to get school-age children vaccinated.
Measles vaccination rates improving but potential for outbreak remains
Public health school students trained to tackle deeply rooted social problems
Students from UWM’s Zilber School of Public Health are filtering into the community, attempting to alleviate some of Milwaukee’s most deeply rooted problems.
Urban Ecology Center’s new Washington Park manager hopes to lure kids outdoors
Terry Evans brings almost two decades of non-profit experience and a love of family, community and nature to Washington Park.
Teen pregnancy campaign turns heads, resonates with youth
United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County strives to decrease the teen birth rate with new ads showing teen parents controlled by their baby.
The Commons improves prognosis for Lindsay Heights revitalization
Residents, supporters and dignitaries celebrate what they hope will be a renaissance on North Avenue.
Chocolate maker, other artisans carve out community in Washington Park
During the past decade, artisans have helped establish a creative community along Lisbon Avenue in Washington Park.
Favorite of 2014: New restaurant fuels optimism in SOHI District
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service covered a wide range of stories focused on central city neighborhoods during 2014. NNS reporter Molly Rippinger explains why the story republished here is the favorite of those she wrote this year.
Mental health board’s slow start prompts questions
Created by the state legislature in the spring to dramatically change mental health care, the Milwaukee County Mental Health Board is off to a slow start, critics say.
Old pavilion bites the dust in Johnsons Park renovation
The recent demolition of a pavilion in Johnsons Park sets the stage for the final phase of its renovation.
New food pantry, health center serve Thurston Woods residents
The Agape Community Center recently added two new programs to its menu of services for youth, adults, families and seniors.
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