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NNS Spotlight: New name, same mission: How one organization is lifting up Milwaukee residents

February 3, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, NNS Spotlight, South

Controversy erupts after accusations of coronavirus-related price gouging at El Rey

March 16, 2020 by Edgar Mendez 5 Comments

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.”

Filed Under: Carousel, Clarke Square, Community, Home, Kinnickinnic River Neighborhoods, Layton Boulevard West, Lincoln Village, Neighborhoods, News, South, Walker Square Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-19, covid-features

On the walls: An (admittedly) incomplete guide to murals on the South Side

October 16, 2019 by Sue Vliet Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Carousel, Clarke Square, Home, Kinnickinnic River Neighborhoods, Layton Boulevard West, Lincoln Village, Menomonee Valley, Multimedia, Neighborhoods, News, Photos, South, Walker Square

Post from the Community: Milwaukee’s newest soccer space opening on the South Side

September 19, 2019 by Layton Boulevard West Neighbors Leave a Comment

A community-led crowdfunding campaign supported by Layton Boulevard West Neighbors (LBWN) exceeded its goal and has made it possible to open Milwaukee’s biggest futsal courts on the South Side.

Filed Under: Layton Boulevard West, Posts from Community

We had way too much fun with you on National Avenue!

September 12, 2019 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service 1 Comment

We lugged our vintage living room set to the Silver City InterNational Festival for family photos and the community made it worth our while.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South

Get your family photo at Silver City InterNational Festival

September 6, 2019 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service Leave a Comment

NNS will be hosting a community photo shoot from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 as part of Silver City InterNational Festival. Come meet the staff and get a professional photo taken as your reward.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South

NNS Spotlight: ’I have an unwavering belief that all of our kids can achieve’: New CEO of Carmen is on a mission

August 29, 2019 by Caroline White Leave a Comment

Jennifer López knows firsthand the challenges of attending under-resourced schools. It didn’t stop her. And she wants the 2,000 students at Carmen to soar as well.

Filed Under: Carousel, Education, Home, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, NNS Spotlight, South

Could Wisconsin be the next ‘sanctuary state’ for undocumented immigrants?

August 6, 2019 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

Two bills authored by State Rep. Marisabel Cabrera would ban using Wisconsin facilities to detain immigrants and would effectively make Wisconsin a “sanctuary state” for those who are undocumented.

Filed Under: Carousel, Clarke Square, Home, Kinnickinnic River Neighborhoods, Layton Boulevard West, Lincoln Village, Neighborhoods, News, South, Walker Square

You ought to be in pictures. Wait. You were.

July 23, 2019 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service Leave a Comment

Here are some of the beautiful faces the NNS team met as we did family portraits at Washington Park Wednesdays and at “Music at Mitchell Park” on Sunday.

Filed Under: Carousel, Clarke Square, Home, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South, Washington Park, West

What’s it like to be a Latino living in Milwaukee? We asked, and you answered.

July 10, 2019 by Adam Carr Leave a Comment

As Milwaukee plays host to the nation’s largest Latino civil rights group starting today, we ask residents to discuss the community’s challenges and successes – and to recommend their favorite Latino-owned businesses.

Filed Under: Carousel, Clarke Square, Community, Home, Layton Boulevard West, Lincoln Village, Neighborhoods, News, South, Walker Square

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