4 days ago · The Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service is an online source for objective, professional reporting about revitalization efforts in central city communities.

20 hours ago · Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa (from left), Alderman José Pérez and Alderman DiAndre Jackson listen as the potential ICE facility in District 9 is discussed during a Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee meeting Tuesday. (Photo by Devin Blake) The public was not given the opportunity to ...

Milwaukee NNS traces its origins to the Zilber Neighborhood Initiative and United Neighborhood Centers of Milwaukee (UNCOM). Since inception, funders have included the Zilber Family Foundation, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Public Policy Forum, Northwestern Mutual Foundation, the Brewers Community Foundation, the Croen Foundation, the ...

Jan 30, 2025 · “The main issue that we want to get on the record is that the city zoning process has no jurisdiction over a federal facility,” he said. The Department of Community Development, the City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services, the Milwaukee City Attorney’s Office and the City of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission have been asked to …

Jan 30, 2025 · Kenneth Ginlack, executive director of Serenity Inns, poses outside a facility that houses men in a drug treatment program on Milwaukee’s North Side. The organization helps men by providing up to 20 hours of mental health and substance use treatment each week. (Andy Manis for Wisconsin Watch) In ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Brittany McKinney (from left), Travis Hope, and Dartaja Carr, neighborhood safety coordinators for Safe & Sound, head out to meet with residents. They credit residents with having the biggest impact in the decrease in gun violence in Milwaukee. (Photo by Edgar Mendez) Both homicides and nonfatal ...

If you’re new to Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, welcome! Below you’ll find some highlights of our recent coverage, including special reports, stories and videos by NNS staff, Community Voices (opinion pieces), How To (news you can use) and On the Block (audio of everyday people talking about their lives.)

Sep 17, 2024 · Our offices (including Wisconsin Watch’s Milwaukee location) will remain in the College of Communication, and we will continue to train and mentor the next generation of journalists and media leaders by offering internships and leveraging our expertise to the College of Communication and the rest of the university.

Jan 13, 2025 · (Photo by Wes Tank of TankThink) With both Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day next week, NNS wants to hear what’s on your mind. If you have any thoughts, concerns or inspiration to share with your neighbors, please submit an opinion piece.. We can’t wait to hear from you.

Jan 22, 2025 · To apply: Please submit a PDF of your resume, a cover letter explaining why you are the best candidate for this job and answer a brief question in the application form.If you’d like to chat about the job before applying, feel free to reach out to me. About NNS. The Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service is an ambitious, collaborative and pioneering journalism venture that for 14 years has ...