This gallery features festively decorated homes in each of the 18 neighborhoods NNS covers.
Rev-Up MKE aims to revitalize Near West Side through entrepreneurship
The owner of an organic bakery won a cash prize and mentorship opportunities as the first-place winner in the recent Rev-Up MKE competition sponsored by Near West Side Partners.
Pete’s Pops opens new location on Near West Side
Near West Side residents gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new Pete’s Pops storefront at 3809 W. Vliet St. last Friday. The store will be open weekends through the end of the season, offering a rotating menu of fruit and cream popsicles.
Committee accepts proposal to raze part of Gettelman Brewery
The fight over preserving the Gettelman Brewery site moved forward in the Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee.
Joy in light
Mayloynii Coste Carabello believes the key to happiness is finding your passion and sharing love with others.
Fifty years after open housing marches, residential segregation still norm in Milwaukee
African-Americans living in segregated neighborhoods lack access to jobs and are more likely to live in poverty.
Near West Side leader passionate about improving neighborhoods
Keith Stanley, executive director of Near West Side Partners since 2013, is spearheading redevelopment of seven communities with help from anchor institutions.
Near West Side Partners bus tour highlights homes for sale
Near West Side Partners, Inc. held an open house bus tour to show homes for sale in Near West Side neighborhoods.
On the Block: Sense of community
Christine James, 37, talks about raising her children on Vilet Street in the Martin Drive neighborhood.
MKE Black Restaurant Week showcases local eateries
A weeklong celebration of black-owned restaurants is taking place across the city through April 23. Milwaukee Black Restaurant Week features special deals at the various eateries.