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Bus route 61 changed to meet worker needs, but faces long-term uncertainty

April 19, 2016 by Matthew Wisla Leave a Comment

The county recently adapted new bus routing and scheduling after a Costco opened in Menomonee Falls, but the needs of some workers on the early shift remain unmet and the long-term future of the route is uncertain.

Filed Under: Amani, Carousel, Economic Development, Home, Lindsay Heights, Metcalfe Park, Neighborhoods, News, North, Sherman Park, Washington Park

Stigma of mental illness casts debilitating shadow over schools and communities

March 22, 2016 by Matthew Wisla 2 Comments

The social stigma of living with a mental illness becomes more of a concern as Milwaukee County expands its community-based healthcare model, bringing people with mental illnesses into neighborhoods.

Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News

ACTS Housing stabilizes neighborhoods through homeownership, ‘sweat equity’

February 10, 2016 by Matthew Wisla 1 Comment

ACTS Housing helps central city residents realize the goal of homeownership, if they are willing to commit time and “sweat equity” to the endeavor. Since 2007, ACTS has helped more than 400 families buy homes in Milwaukee neighborhoods.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: MANDI2016

Planning begins on new bus service

January 15, 2016 by Matthew Wisla 3 Comments

County officials have begun planning for a new bus rapid transit line to connect central city neighborhoods with growing suburban job centers west of Milwaukee. They have hired a consultant to develop a grant application for federal funding that will be submitted later this year.

Filed Under: Carousel, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, News

On the Block: “Stop the killing”

January 5, 2016 by Matthew Wisla 2 Comments

After working 16 years in Milwaukee parishes, the Rev. Timothy Kitzke has seen the effects of gun violence on central city neighborhoods and believes a nonpartisan solution is the only answer.

Filed Under: Multimedia, On The Block

Favorite of 2015: Slam poetry champs gear up for national competition

January 1, 2016 by Matthew Wisla Leave a Comment

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service covered a wide range of stories focused on central city neighborhoods during 2015. NNS reporter Matthew Wisla explains why the story republished here is his favorite of those he wrote this year.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: Favorites-of-2015

Study finds mental healthcare system hard to navigate despite improvements

November 19, 2015 by Matthew Wisla Leave a Comment

People needing outpatient mental healthcare face a fragmented system that makes it difficult to find a provider and schedule an appointment despite Milwaukee County’s ongoing efforts to improve the system.

Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News

Shift to community-based mental healthcare underway, but problems remain

October 20, 2015 by Matthew Wisla Leave a Comment

A $1.6 million federal grant will help a local mental healthcare group expand efforts to integrate primary care into its community clinics, but Milwaukee County continues to struggle making the transition to a community-based mental healthcare model.

Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News

Generations of young men learn about life, football from sports league

September 23, 2015 by Matthew Wisla 1 Comment

For 57 years, the Neighborhood Children’s Sports League has used football to impart lessons in commitment and leadership to boys from the central city. Today, with a roster of about 700 players, the league is helping shape more lives than ever.

Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News

Foreclosures persist in Milwaukee because of high poverty rate

September 4, 2015 by Matthew Wisla 3 Comments

Tax foreclosures are increasing in Milwaukee, but experts say help is available from nonprofit housing counselors.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News

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