In the wake of revelations the Milwaukee Health Department may not have visited the homes of lead-poisoned children nor tested the water, aldermen and advocates are calling for an independent audit of the department.
From brownfield to model for sustainable development, Menomonee Valley is booming
Once thriving, and then an eyesore that split the north and south sides of the city, the Menomonee Valley comeback continues.
NW Side Community Development Corp. invests in area, creates jobs
In an effort to battle poverty, the Northwest Side Community Development Corp. has created more than 1,000 jobs in the area since 2000, while serving the community in multiple other ways.
Black women in Milwaukee say ‘Me Too’
Many women in entry-level positions choose not to report sexual harassment incidents for fear of repercussions and go on to suffer negative mental effects of the trauma for years.
Body & Soul Healing Arts Center closes; ministry to return to original home
Community leader Venice Williams envisions a revitalized community center after extensive renovations at Kujichagulia Lutheran Center on Capitol Drive.
NNS distributes free copies of ‘The Long March to Freedom’ on MLK Day
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Day on Monday, Jan. 15, the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service will launch the distribution of thousands of free copies of an illustrated 32-page book marking the 50th anniversary of the historic open housing marches.
MATC pilots initiative to help students from 53206 earn degrees
A new MATC program, Commit to Complete, is intended to serve students who live or work in the 53206 ZIP code, and who started college but were unable to finish.
New restaurants, light industry part of revival of 9th District
The Granville Business Improvement District, with support from the City of Milwaukee, is in the midst of an effort to rejuvenate the once-bustling far Northwest Side.
New Thurston Woods restaurant offers residents American soul food
Danicha Brown and Vishalla Davis opened Shake N’ Bake American Soul Kitchen inside Hibo Foods.
Emergency shelter working overtime in brutal cold
Street Angels Milwaukee Outreach, which runs an emergency shelter on frigid nights, has been working overtime during the brutal cold that’s hit Milwaukee over the last week and a half. The all-volunteer organization is eager to find more community members to help keep its shelter running throughout the winter.
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