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Grant helps keep Capitol Heights lawns trimmed, youth busy

by Matthew Wisla September 16, 2014July 28, 2026

The Capitol Heights Summer Youth Program will continue next year thanks to a $15,000 grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative.

Community, News

Residents, police officers link arms to embrace Metcalfe Park, Amani

by Raina J. Johnson September 9, 2014July 28, 2026

Hundreds of participants from various Milwaukee neighborhoods gathered to support creating a safer, healthier neighborhood in Metcalfe Park at the community’s “Arms Around Us” event.

Community, Education, News

Silver Spring Neighborhood Center offers backpacks, hot dogs, place to connect

by Edgar Mendez September 5, 2014March 19, 2025

More than 500 people took advantage of a backpack giveaway at Silver Spring Neighborhood Center to pick up school supplies, listen to music and build community at Westlawn.

Community, Education, News

New reading room gives recovering addicts a place to relax with kids

by Karen Slattery May 20, 2014March 19, 2025

Mothers and children at Meta House, a drug and alcohol treatment facility, received a new library full of children’s books from participants in the Future Milwaukee leadership program.

Community, Health and Wellness, News, Public Safety & Criminal Justice

Corner stores fill need for convenience, companionship

by Brendan O’Brien April 23, 2014March 19, 2025

Milwaukee’s hundreds of corner stores are microcosms of their neighborhoods.

Community, News

NNS named finalist in Milwaukee Press Club journalism competition

by Edgar Mendez March 31, 2014March 19, 2025

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service has been named a finalist for the Milwaukee Press Club’s Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism Competition in the category “Online: Best local news or feature website.”