Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service » Andrea Waxman

Repairing Together brings students from African American, Jewish, Native American and Hispanic schools together to learn about each other’s perspectives and traditions.

https://milwaukeenns.org/2019/12/03/nns-spotlight-program-fosters-friendship-empathy-among-diverse-students/

The Rev. Willie Brisco is all about justice. Especially for his African American community. For more than 36 years, Brisco has dedicated his life to fighting racism, having served as president of...

https://milwaukeenns.org/2019/11/26/nns-spotlight-god-is-not-through-with-me-willie-brisco-and-his-continued-fight-for-social-justice/

Bradley Thurman doesn’t know how he helped make Coffee Makes You Black “the go-to place” in the community. The stars just aligned.

https://milwaukeenns.org/2019/11/12/nns-spotlight-he-doesnt-want-to-be-king-but-hes-a-kingmaker-meet-the-man-behind-coffee-makes-you-black/

The community remains concerned about the future of Ascension St. Joseph Hospital. Here’s what’s been happening.

https://milwaukeenns.org/2019/10/17/nns-update-four-things-to-know-about-whats-happening-at-ascension-st-joseph-hospital/

Students and community leaders speak about gun violence and the toil it takes on the community.

https://milwaukeenns.org/2019/10/09/its-getting-out-of-hand-teens-community-leaders-speak-on-violence-in-milwaukee/

Walk between West National and Greenfield avenues on the Near South Side, and you will see a vibrant fashion destination, with at least half a dozen locally owned clothing stores that sell styles...

https://milwaukeenns.org/2019/09/13/dressed-for-success-a-bustling-fashion-scene-along-cesar-e-chavez-drive/

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.

https://milwaukeenns.org/2019/09/05/the-story-of-sherman-perk-how-a-salvaged-bit-of-the-citys-past-became-a-community-gathering-spot/

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 Wis...

https://milwaukeenns.org/2019/09/04/exclusive-st-joseph-hospital-will-focus-on-access-to-care-chronic-disease-prevention-infant-mortality-and-mental-health/

Three years after his arrest in Sherman Park, State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff remembers a community in pain caring for each other.

https://milwaukeenns.org/2019/08/21/nns-audio-voices-from-sherman-park-three-years-later-state-rep-jonathan-brostoff-thinks-the-system-is-still-broken/

Sherman Park homeowners weigh in on their neighborhood and talk about their community’s challenges and triumphs.

https://milwaukeenns.org/2019/08/15/nns-video-voices-of-sherman-park-three-years-later-its-still-a-warm-and-welcoming-place/

Two bills authored by State Rep. Marisabel Cabrera would ban using Wisconsin facilities to detain immigrants and would effectively make Wisconsin a “sanctuary state” for those who are undocum...

https://milwaukeenns.org/2019/08/06/could-wisconsin-be-the-next-sanctuary-state-for-undocumented-immigrants/

Dad’s one of Milwaukee’s top developers. The son is the youngest legislator in Wisconsin history. Both share a desire to make the city a better place. They’re definitely a family to watch. ...

https://milwaukeenns.org/2019/07/31/nns-video-like-father-like-son-service-is-a-family-affair-for-trail-blazing-duo/

The St. Joseph Accountability Coalition is asking Ascension St. Joseph hospital to sign a legally binding agreement not to cut surgical and in-patient services at the North Side facility.

https://milwaukeenns.org/2019/07/29/update-residents-push-ascension-st-joseph-to-sign-legally-binding-agreement-not-to-cut-services/

Dad’s a prominent developer. The son is the youngest elected official in state history. And both share a commitment to uplifting others.

https://milwaukeenns.org/2019/07/25/what-are-we-waiting-for-service-is-a-family-affair-for-haywoods/

When Derell Sultan started having trouble at school, his mother looked for help and found it in her neighborhood at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Midtown Clinic. Both recently traveled to Wa...

https://milwaukeenns.org/2019/07/16/nns-spotlight-meet-milwaukees-youngest-champion-for-mental-and-behavioral-health-for-kids/

Six years ago, a report revealed poor conditions for MPS’ outdoor recreational and athletic facilities. Since then, millions in improvements have been made, with more to come.

https://milwaukeenns.org/2019/07/08/leveling-the-playing-field-whats-happened-since-a-2013-report-revealed-the-deplorable-state-of-outdoor-recreational-and-athletic-facilities-for-our-kids-it-turns-out-a-lot/

After the singer Lizzo alleged her staff was mistreated and subjected to racial slurs at Summerfest last week, we wanted to check in with NNS readers and ask them their feelings about the Big Gig...

https://milwaukeenns.org/2019/07/03/opinion-community-members-weigh-in-on-summerfest-is-it-comfortable-for-people-of-color/

Keisha Krumm, executive director of Common Ground , will step down this week after leading the organization for eight and a half years.

https://milwaukeenns.org/2019/06/26/exclusive-keisha-krumm-leaving-common-ground-new-successor-named/

Graduates, students attending high school in fall and their families can get help with college admission, financial aid, jobs and internships at MPS College and Career Centers in four high school...

https://milwaukeenns.org/2019/06/18/mps-centers-help-connect-students-to-college/

Almost 30 years after acquiring the campus vacated by Concordia College, the Forest County Potawatomi have renovated and revitalized the property.

https://milwaukeenns.org/2019/06/13/potawatomi-community-celebrates-50-million-redevelopment-on-near-west-side/