Citizen Action of Wisconsin is claiming that the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. is inaccurately reporting the number of jobs in the beleaguered neighborhood.
Federal legislation ‘born in Milwaukee’ aims to reduce poverty
Sen. Tammy Baldwin has introduced the Stronger Way Act, legislation intended to create a path out of poverty through a new jobs program and tax credits.
On the Block: Common man
Douglas Harris, 68, says presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump need to empathize with everyday Americans.
Milwaukee Municipal Court slams shut open records request for court tapes
Wisconsin Justice Initiative, a court watchdog group, is seeking audiotapes to determine whether Municipal Court is meeting its legal obligations, including to provide attorneys to defendants facing jail.
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.
Housing First gives new lease on life to 145 once-chronically homeless people
The Housing First program has decreased the chronically homeless population in the county by 70 percent during its first year of operation.
On the Block: Safety First
Auilda Torres, 46, says the biggest challenge that she faces this summer is balancing the safety of her daughter and grandson with their need to play outside.
Harambee hopes to create Neighborhood Improvement District to aid property owners
A proposed Neighborhood Improvement District in Harambee would raise money through an assessment to grant to property owners for repairing and improving roofs, porches and windows.
Gun violence awareness rally draws dozens clad in orange to downtown
Local politicians renewed their call for better enforcement of laws that dictate gun ownership, restrictions on assault rifle sales and universal background checks.
Scruggs & Sons still shining after five decades serving the community
A family-owned business on Teutonia Avenue is one of the few shoe-shining and repair shops left in the city.
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