Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity Harambee project, 38 lots for $1 each

The Milwaukee Common Council and Habitat for Humanity locked down a deal for a Harambee affordable housing program Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Milwaukee motorcycle crash, man dead near Holton and Chambers

Milwaukee police said a motorcycle rider was killed in a crash Saturday afternoon, Aug. 12 near Holton and Chambers.

Bronzeville Week HaRUNbee 5K raises infant mortality awareness

Bronzeville Week kicked off with the HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run Saturday, Aug. 5 to raise awareness of infant mortality in the African American community.

Milwaukee MLK Library Apartments break ground: 'A pivotal moment' '

In Milwaukee's Harambee neighborhood, a groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday, May 19 for the new MLK Library Apartments.

'Grandmother of Juneteenth' visits America's Black Holocaust Museum

Dr. Opal Lee – known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth" – visited America's Black Holocaust Museum in Milwaukee Friday morning, Feb. 24.

Milwaukee police in-custody death, 2 officers charged

Two Milwaukee police officers have been criminally charged in connection to the in-custody death of Keishon Thomas that occurred in February 2022.

Fire in Milwaukee's Harambee neighborhood, no injuries

A fire in Milwaukee's Harambee neighborhood caused significant damage, but no one was hurt, Saturday, Feb. 11. It happened near North and Palmer.

School staff member punched; Milwaukee woman charged

A Milwaukee woman is charged after police said she punched a staff member at a school near 3rd and Concordia.

Milwaukee gas station attendant assaulted in armed robbery: police

Milwaukee police said a gas station attendant was assaulted during an armed robbery in the city's Harambee neighborhood late Tuesday night, Oct. 18.

Milwaukee police district shooting; man charged competent for trial

The Milwaukee man accused of opening fire inside Police District 5 has been found competent to stand trial. He is charged with attempted homicide.

5th and Burleigh shooting, Milwaukee police seek suspect

Milwaukee police have asked the public for help identifying and locating a shooting suspect. The shooting happened near 5th and Burleigh Sunday.

Heal the Hood: Milwaukee event strives for change

The 10th "Heal the Hood Milwaukee" event brought people together on Wright Street for fun and change Saturday – part block party, part resource fair.

Milwaukee Police District 5 shooting; man accused pleads not guilty

Darreon Parker-Bell, the man accused of opening fire inside Milwaukee Police District 5, pleaded not guilty Thursday. He is charged with eight counts.

Milwaukee Police District 5 shooting; man accused bound over for trial

Darreon Parker-Bell, the man accused of opening fire inside Milwaukee Police District 5 on Friday, Feb. 25, appeared in court Tuesday, March 15.

Milwaukee Police District 5 shooting; neighbor describes chaos

Milwaukee Police District 5's lobby remained closed Saturday after a shooting inside the previous day. For some neighbors, things feel different.

Milwaukee police shooting; suspect fired at officers inside District 5

A Milwaukee man entered Police District 5 shortly and shot toward officers before they returned fire, ultimately striking him after a foot chase.

Milwaukee, Habitat partner for Harambee neighborhood development

The Milwaukee Common Council approved a resolution to sell 41 vacant lots in the Harambee neighborhood to Habitat for Humanity for $1 each.