Making big things happen for small businesses is one of the goals of Brew City Match, which is helping to change the economic landscape in several Milwaukee neighborhoods.
NNS Spotlight: ‘He doesn’t want to be king but he’s a kingmaker’: Meet the man behind Coffee Makes You Black
Bradley Thurman doesn’t know how he helped make Coffee Makes You Black “the go-to place” in the community. The stars just aligned.
‘A teachable moment’: 5 takeaways from Strauss Brands’ decision not to move slaughterhouse to Century City
We ask community leaders and residents their thoughts on the decision not to relocate a slaughterhouse to Century City.
Milwaukee PBS announces air times for Bronzeville documentary
Milwaukee PBS has released the dates and times when it will air the documentary, “Remembering Bronzeville.”
NNS Update: Four things to know about what’s happening at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital
The community remains concerned about the future of Ascension St. Joseph Hospital. Here’s what’s been happening.
On the walls: More neighborhood murals you should see
Over the summer, NNS photographer Sue Vliet captured images of murals around town, from lesser-known artworks to familiar favorites to pieces whose paint is still wet.
OPINION: ‘We are here for the long haul’: Bader Philanthropies’ commitment to Harambee
Bader’s move from the Historic Third Ward into the Harambee neighborhood was not about just moving stuff from one building to another building. We want to help make Martin Luther King Jr. Drive a place of fascinating activities and connections.
The story of Sherman Perk: How a salvaged bit of the city’s past became a community gathering spot
Bob and Pat Olin fulfilled their dream of making a difference in Sherman Park when they bought a vintage gas station and redeveloped it into a coffee shop where neighbors congregate.
EXCLUSIVE: St. Joseph hospital will focus on access to care, chronic disease prevention, infant mortality and mental health
St. Joseph hospital will focus on access to care, chronic disease prevention, infant mortality and mental health, according to a detailed three-year plan being released Wednesday by Ascension Wisconsin.
NNS Video: She was ‘not the one to take’: Remembering Quanita “Tay” Jackson
By all accounts, Quanita “Tay” Jackson was someone trying to make a difference. On Saturday, the 20-year-old helped organize a three-on-three basketball tournament that drew a large crowd to Moody Park for hoops, food and music. A day later, she was shot and killed near the park.
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