Representatives of Freshwater for Life Action Coalition (FLAC) urged residents attending a recent public meeting to purchase certified water filters to protect against lead-tainted drinking water.
Teens Grow Greens members pitch product ideas to business leaders
The high school students participating in Teens Grow Greens spent eight weeks working on business skills and developing a business plan for an original product.
New asthma research to measure effect of in-home education
A five-year research study conducted in the homes of children with uncontrolled asthma seeks to better understand the effects of chemical irritants, asthma education and genetics in controlling the disease.
Harambee woman turns devastating loss of baby into fight against infant mortality
Tonda Thompson helped create the 5k HaRUNbee Walk/Run, to be held Saturday, Aug. 6, in Harambee to raise awareness about reducing infant mortality.
Milwaukee employs new methods to combat food deserts
Milwaukee County has adopted the SEED initiative, which employs mobile markets, community gardens and food preservation to address the issues of hunger and urban food deserts.
Two new MKE Plays parks nearing completion
The second and third of 12 parks to be reconstructed as part of the MKE Plays initiative will open this summer.
Program preps high school students to tackle local public health concerns
The DRIVE program, created by the Medical College of Wisconsin, gives teens from diverse communities the opportunity to conduct research that targets public health problems.
Special Report: Risk of poisoning from lead-based paint remains, despite city’s progress
Diminished federal funding for lead-abatement efforts prompted the city to limit subsidies to six North Side ZIP codes, leaving owners of old homes in other neighborhoods scrambling for help.
Popular South Side supermarket to open new store in Bronzeville
A full-service supermarket, known for serving a diverse customer base, has announced plans to open second store on Milwaukee’s near North Side.
Fondy Food Center looks ahead under new leadership
Established in 1917, the Fondy Farmers Market is heading toward its centennial anniversary under a new leader, after the resignation of long-time executive director Young Kim.
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