Residents of the South Side blame an increase in drug activity and prostitution for a spate of murders that occurred in March and April.
Edgar Mendez
Raised in a South Side neighborhood where he still lives, Edgar Mendez is the managing editor of the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service. Mendez is a proud graduate of UW-Milwaukee, where he double majored in journalism and sociology, and of Marquette University, where he earned a master’s degree in communication. He won a 2018 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award and 2014, 2017, and 2018 Milwaukee Press Club Awards for his reporting on taverns, marijuana law enforcement, and lead in water service lines. In 2008, he won a Society of Professional Journalists’ regional award for columns dealing with issues such as poverty, homelessness and racism. His writing has been published by the Associated Press, Reuters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and other media. He has also co-authored three articles published in scholarly journals.
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Local author writes book to help teens overcome abuse
Youth advocate Eileen Alvarado recently published her second book, “Hope Looks Like You,” and is working to raise money to distribute it free of charge to local youth.
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Special report: Disorganization hampers city effort to replace lead water service lines at child care centers
Although the City of Milwaukee promised more than a year ago to replace lead service lines at each of the city’s 346 licensed child care facilities, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service has found that only 146 have been replaced thus far, due to a combination of mismanagement, poor communication and unresponsive property owners.
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Controversy increases over shuttered Mitchell Street Social Security office
A congressional order to halt closure of shuttered Social Security Administration offices has energized efforts to reverse the decision to close the Mitchell Street office.
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Residents express shock, concern over looming closure of South Side Social Security office
Despite recent protests, the Mitchell Street Branch of the Social Security Administration will close on March 22. The office serves about 2,200 visitors a month.
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On the Block: Workout warrior
Alex Stojanovski, 35, is a former professional soccer player now living on Milwaukee’s North Side.
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South Side residents voice concerns about law enforcement at summit
The South Side Safety Summit was part of a larger effort among law enforcement, city officials, community leaders and others to improve the strained relationship between the Milwaukee Police Department and some residents.
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Foreclosed property-turned-restaurant to anchor new development on West National
Along with a restaurant, new amenities on the 3500 block of West National will include apartments, a parklet featuring outdoor seating and additional parking.
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Report finds city is making progress toward improving black male achievement
While a new national report focusing on black male achievement highlights Milwaukee’s increased investment and action to support black men and boys, progress toward improving the lives of black males in the city has been slow.
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From brownfield to model for sustainable development, Menomonee Valley is booming
Once thriving, and then an eyesore that split the north and south sides of the city, the Menomonee Valley comeback continues.