VIA, the nonprofit organization formerly known as Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, serves residents of Silver City, Burnham Park and Layton Park and focuses on affordable housing, economic development and grassroots leadership.
Menomonee Valley businesses carry on despite the pandemic
Although the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino took the biggest hit, it hopes to bounce back as other businesses see signs of hope.
Utility cutoffs put on hold until Nov. 1
Residents won’t have to worry about utility disconnections until April thanks to a decision Thursday by the Public Service Commission.
Controversy erupts after accusations of coronavirus-related price gouging at El Rey
El Rey is accused of price gouging, but owners deny the charges, saying “We will continue to search for the best deals we can and provide the cheapest prices.”
Family and community outraged over release of acid attack suspect
The family of the man injured in an acid attack in November on the South Side expressed anger Wednesday that the suspect in the case is out of jail.
Basketball coach demands his students score on and off the court
Pulaski/Carmen High School basketball coach Melvin White works to ensure his kids win in the game of life.
Clarke Square will get new clinic that emphasizes behavioral and mental health services
The Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers will open its eighth clinic in 2020. This one focuses on providing much needed behavioral and mental health services.
South Side neighborhood where acid attack occurred finds itself in uncomfortable spotlight
For the most part, the transition from Poles to Hispanics in the Polonia neighborhood has been quiet. But the Nov. 1 acid attack on Mahud Villalaz, 42, has led to a new unease about race in the neighborhood, with some fearful they could become the next victim.
Program gives small businesses and entrepreneurs a helping hand (and money)
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.
On the walls: An (admittedly) incomplete guide to murals on the South Side
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.
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