Born on the city’s South Side, José Pérez has made history as the first Latino to hold the title of Common Council president. “I hope that I can be inspirational for people,” he says.
‘We need to make sure we are empowering our neighbors’: JoAnna Bautch, VIA’s new executive director, shares vision for organization
JoAnna Bautch, 34, is the newly appointed executive director of VIA Community Development Corporation. She will replace Brianna Sas-Pérez, who announced her decision to step down from the role late last year.
On the South Side, a historic Ukrainian church does what it can to support a country
St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church is the faith home to many in the city with roots in the old country. As violence continues in Ukraine, the parish’s members are doing what they can to help.
Leaders, residents work to transform South 13th Street
Organizers hope to invigorate the business corridor along South 13th Street, increase safety and better connect residents and amenities in the surrounding neighborhoods.
Milwaukee’s ‘Food Fairy’ keeps giving . . . and going
For Laura Manriquez, community service has often centered around making sure her neighbors, especially children, have enough to eat every day.
NNS Spotlight: New name, same mission: How one organization is lifting up Milwaukee residents
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.
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