Milwaukee Municipal Court data for a 4-1/2-year period from 2012 through May 2016 shows that four out of every five cases in which money is owed to the city involved African-Americans, whose judgments totaled $23 million.
Journey House opens second property to house youth aging out of foster care
A new group home for young people aging out of foster care, built with the help of Journey House, the city, county and other partners, was once a target for razing.
On the Block: No more trick or treating
Mark Beres, 40, said that unlike when he was a child, kids don’t trick or treat on the South Side anymore.
City, residents group at odds over handling of lead water service lines
The city has taken several steps to address the issue of lead water service lines, but the Freshwater for Life Action Coalition, a group of concerned residents, says it’s not enough.
Summit for local fathers focuses on access to employment
Responding to the dire need for employment opportunities for Milwaukee’s central city residents, the 11th Fatherhood Summit featured a record number of employment resources.
City program saves low-income homeowners big bucks on repairs for housing code violations
The Department of Neighborhood Service’s Code Loan Program provides no-interest deferred loans for eligible low-income homeowners with housing code violations.
Tropical Dome reopens at Mitchell Park; long-term future of Domes still unclear
Recommendations from the Mitchell Park Domes Task Force regarding the future of the Domes should come within a year. The Tropical Dome reopened recently after being closed in February due to safety concerns.
Residents warned about dangerous lead levels in drinking water
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.
On the Block: Kicking heroin
Mike C., 34, is a homeless student, trying to kick his drug addiction.
Pilot computer coding class helps prepare students for tomorrow’s careers
Teen participants in Layton Boulevard West’s Code Academy learn the building blocks of computer programming.
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