Proceeding until apprehended: Inside the NNS newsroom

August 5, 2019 by Ron Smith Leave a Comment

In December, Sharon McGowan, my Jewish soul sister, gave me the best Christmas gift ever: She handed me the keys to the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service as she prepared to retire. I won’t lie: Some days I want to hand NNS right back to her.

From the editor: How to get your news published by the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

July 29, 2019 by Ron Smith 3 Comments

At the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, we take the “service” part of our name seriously. Here is a “How To” on the best ways to get your news on our site and on our social media channels.

Get your picture taken Sunday, July 21 during ‘Music at Mitchell Park’

July 19, 2019 by Ron Smith Leave a Comment

NNS will be hosting a free photo shoot from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. during Music in Mitchell Park. Come meet us and get a professional photo taken as your reward. (Not that you need one.)

These young people are changing the world, one story at a time

July 16, 2019 by Ron Smith Leave a Comment

Today we celebrate the emerging high school journalists who recently graduated from Marquette University’s Urban Journalism Workshop.

Get your picture taken during Washington Park Wednesdays

July 15, 2019 by Ron Smith Leave a Comment

NNS will be hosting a photo shoot from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. July 17 as part of Washington Park Wednesdays. Come meet the staff and get a professional photo taken as your reward.

New editor vows to ‘proceed until apprehended’

February 8, 2019 by Ron Smith 25 Comments

It’s an honor to lead the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service. Expect us to continue to celebrate the many good things happening in our neighborhoods as we strengthen our watchdog role in the community.