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.
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Posted inCommunity, News
The story of Sherman Perk: How a salvaged bit of the city’s past became a community gathering spot
Bob and Pat Olin fulfilled their dream of making a difference in Sherman Park when they bought a vintage gas station and redeveloped it into a coffee shop where neighbors congregate.
Posted inHealth and Wellness, News
EXCLUSIVE: St. Joseph hospital will focus on access to care, chronic disease prevention, infant mortality and mental health
St. Joseph hospital will focus on access to care, chronic disease prevention, infant mortality and mental health, according to a detailed three-year plan being released Wednesday by Ascension Wisconsin.
Posted inNews, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
NNS Video: She was ‘not the one to take’: Remembering Quanita “Tay” Jackson
By all accounts, Quanita “Tay” Jackson was someone trying to make a difference. On Saturday, the 20-year-old helped organize a three-on-three basketball tournament that drew a large crowd to Moody Park for hoops, food and music. A day later, she was shot and killed near the park.
Posted inNews
NNS Audio: Voices from Sherman Park: Three Years Later: State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff thinks the system is still broken
Three years after his arrest in Sherman Park, State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff remembers a community in pain caring for each other.
Posted inNews
NNS Video: Voices of Sherman Park: Three years later: ‘It’s still a warm and welcoming place’
Sherman Park homeowners weigh in on their neighborhood and talk about their community’s challenges and triumphs.
Posted inNews
Unrest in Sherman Park: Three years later: NNS talks about Sherman Park coverage on WTMJ-TV (Channel 4)
Deputy editor Adam Carr appears on WTMJ-TV (Channel 4) to discuss NNS coverage of the third anniversary of unrest in Sherman Park.
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Unrest in Sherman Park: Three years later: Crucial conversations in the park
The Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service assembled neighbors and community leaders who are on the front lines in the Sherman Park community for a series of Facebook Lives to mark the third anniversary of unrest in Sherman Park.
Posted inNews, Opinion: Community Voices
Voices of Sherman Park: Three years later: ‘The power of anger’
A Milwaukee poet reflects on the unrest three years ago in Sherman Park.
Posted inNews, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Unrest in Sherman Park: Three years later: Have police-community relations improved?
Some say trust issues remain between police and Sherman Park residents, and nearly everyone agrees more can be done in the community.