Access to affordable child care continues to be an obstacle for low-income families enrolled in the Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy program, a report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum reveals.
History in motion: Ailey II. 6 Milwaukee troupes. 1 big weekend of dance.
Nō Studios is hosting a dance fest featuring performances from the renowned Ailey II dance company based in New York City and six Milwaukee dance troupes.
5 things to do this weekend: July 19 to July 21
There’s a lot going on this weekend in Milwaukee. From sculpture tours to a book club for kids, there’s fun for everyone.
Special Report
Zilber Neighborhood Initiative draws to a close
The Zilber Neighborhood Initiative, a project of the Zilber Family Foundation, recently drew to a close. The 10-year initiative worked to improve the quality of life in Lindsay Heights, Clarke Square and the Layton Boulevard West neighborhoods of Silver City, Burnham Park and Layton Park. The foundation is a key funder of Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.
NNS Spotlight
NNS Spotlight: ‘Something lit up for me’: Her mission is tackling Haiti’s sanitation crisis
Inspired by a 2006 medical mission trip, Gigi Pomerantz formed Youthaiti to help alleviate Haiti’s sanitation crisis.
NNS on the Radio
NNS on Lake Effect: Camp Reunite and the ripple effect of parent incarceration
NNS reporter Allison Dikanovic talked with Lake Effect’s Joy Powers about a summer camp for children with incarcerated moms.
Neighborhood Lens
A stroll through a park in-progress
In this photo gallery, Travis Hope of the KK River Neighbors in Action resident group revisits Pulaski Park to document his neighborhood park in the midst of major construction.
A morning at The Gathering
Robert Thompson’s children participate in programs at the COA Youth & Family Centers. He explains why he chose to photograph The Gathering’s Community Meal Program.