Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

The Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, based at the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University, operates as a nonprofit news outlet dedicated to reporting on the various neighborhoods in Milwaukee. The editorial team is responsible for all content decisions, which may not align with the university's perspectives. NNS focuses on stories that matter to the community members, covering a wide range of topics including education, public safety, economic growth, health and wellness, environmental issues, recreational activities, job opportunities, youth development, and housing.

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Is Vision Zero working to reduce reckless driving? City officials seek your input.

1 week ago | milwaukeenns.org | Edgar Mendez

Milwaukee officials want residents to weigh in on the Vision Zero Action Plan, which outlines specific strategic actions to decrease reckless driving and increase safety on the city’s streets. “This is a chance for residents to let us know whether we got this right,” said Jessica Wineberg, policy director for the Vision Zero initiative in Milwaukee.
New dashboard helps keep track of Milwaukee youths in the justice system

1 week ago | milwaukeenns.org | Devin Blake

A new dashboard provides real-time data on Milwaukee County youths in secure care, which includes county-run detention centers and state-run juvenile correctional facilities. Loved ones, the general public and policymakers can use it to better keep track of where exactly the youths are within the juvenile justice system.
‘I just do it’: How Ameen Allen gives back to the community | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

1 week ago | milwaukeenns.org | Princess Byers

Ameen Allen gets up every morning and cleans his neighborhood park, Marcus DeBack Playground on North 55th Street. He provides affordable snacks for kids, teaches games like jacks, jump rope and double Dutch, and he organizes activities like running track and playing cans. Additionally, he volunteers with Fathers Making Progress, where he attends community events and helps guide young men and fathers. Oh, and he has a part-time job at McDonald’s and is a father to two children.
Here is where you can find free Easter meals in Milwaukee

1 week ago | milwaukeenns.org | Princess Byers

Several Hunger Task Force Emergency Food Network partners are hosting free Easter meals. Easter falls on Sunday, April. 20. There are meals scheduled for the actual day as well as before and after. Thursday, April. 17 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, 4060 N. 26th St.Friday, April. 18from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Open Door Cafe, 831 N. Van Buren St.Saturday, April 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Repairers of the Breach, 1335 W.
How ThriveOn King in Bronzeville is connecting the community with workforce training

1 week ago | milwaukeenns.org | Meredith Melland

John Thrower smiled as he visited JobsWork MKE’s new location at ThriveOn King, eager to share his story about completing the workshop nearly six years ago with the 11 participants. “They do care,” he said. “And I think that’s one of the biggest issues with a lot of people is they think that nobody cares.”JobsWork MKE’s workshop is just one of the workforce development programs community members have access to in ThriveOn King in Bronzeville.
‘A critical path’: SDC leaders discuss next steps to keep agency alive

2 weeks ago | milwaukeenns.org | Meredith Melland

Leaders of the Social Development Commission say continuing to get funding from the state as a community action agency is their priority for keeping the social services agency in business. Being designated as a community action agency is important to SDC because it makes the agency eligible to receive federal block grant funds that support its anti-poverty programs.
New campaign urges Black community in Milwaukee to use naloxone to reduce overdose deaths

2 weeks ago | milwaukeenns.org | Edgar Mendez

After losing her son and nephew to drug overdoses, Anita Garrett began a crusade to help others avoid the suffering she’s endured as a result. “Those were two deaths that could have been prevented,” Garrett said.
Milwaukee leaders say ICE is scaring people away from essential services at the courthouse

2 weeks ago | milwaukeenns.org | Devin Blake

Standing in the rotunda at the Milwaukee County Courthouse, Darryl Morin, national president of Forward Latino, pointed toward 10th Street and asked if anybody noticed the U.S. Customs and Border Protection vehicle outside. He argued that it is exactly this sort of presence of federal immigration agents that will deter the immigrant community from coming to the courthouse.
Here is where you can find affordable summer programs and camps around Milwaukee

2 weeks ago | milwaukeenns.org | Princess Byers

Now that spring is here, it’s already time to start planning your child’s summer. From sports to nature, there are free and affordable summer camps and programs available throughout the city to help keep your kids busy. Here’s a roundup. (Did we miss anything? Please let us know in the comments or email us.)The Urban Ecology Center is now taking registrations for more than 100 summer programs at the organization’s locations in Menomonee Valley; 3700 W. Pierce St.; and Riverside Park, 1500 E.
Here’s how to get free tax help in Milwaukee

2 weeks ago | milwaukeenns.org | Meredith Melland

Milwaukee residents can access tax prep help for free through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA, program. Certified VITA volunteers can file state and federal tax returns for households with an income of about $67,000 or less and people who have disabilities or limited English-speaking abilities. Since appointments can fill up quickly and may require a few weeks of work, check out the options before the April 15 tax-filing deadline.