Aldermanic candidates in several key races responded to a Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service survey about how they would address crime, attract jobs to their district and other community concerns.
North
Posted inCarousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North
Fondy Food Center looks ahead under new leadership
Established in 1917, the Fondy Farmers Market is heading toward its centennial anniversary under a new leader, after the resignation of long-time executive director Young Kim.
Posted inLindsay Heights, Multimedia, On The Block
On the Block: Protesting and voting
Loretta Venable-Keys is upset about the tone of the Trump campaign.
Posted inAmani, Carousel, Home, Metcalfe Park, Neighborhoods, News, North, Public Safety
DOJ listens to stories of police abuse from Milwaukee youth
Teens and young adults of all races shared their stories of police misconduct at a listening session with U.S. Department of Justice representatives.
Posted inAmani, Carousel, Concordia, Health and Wellness, Home, Lindsay Heights, Metcalfe Park, Neighborhoods, News, North, Sherman Park, Washington Park
Nia Imani shifts focus of shelter program to first-time mothers
The long-term homeless shelter for women and children is changing its program and planning an outreach center to serve young women pregnant with their first babies.
Posted inMetcalfe Park, Multimedia, Photos
Metcalfe Park pledges community support to new mothers
Community Bridges, a Metcalfe Park neighborhood association, hosted a Community Baby shower to distribute gifts to new and expectant moms.
Posted inHarambee, Multimedia, Photos
Iconic Bronzeville mural restored to inspire next generation
With the restoration of the “Celebrate the Arts” mural, the gateway to Bronzeville is alive again with brilliant color.
Posted inCarousel, Harambee, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, North
Maskani Place stabilizes lives, helps homeless families get back on their feet
Tenants of Maskani Place, a 37-unit building in the Harambee neighborhood, can receive social services within the confines of the apartment complex.
Posted inAmani, Multimedia, Photos
Local artists, students celebrate Black History Month with performances
Spoken-word artists, singers and community members celebrated Black History Month and the 53206 ZIP code at “Our History: Telling it like it is.”
Posted inCarousel, Community, Harambee, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North
Reopened Holton Center serves Riverwest, Harambee youth
After shutting down for four months, the Holton Youth and Family Center has reopened, thanks to a new partnership with COA.