By Ana Martinez-Ortiz It’s been an unprecedented year. The pandemic has brought devastation to the economy, people’s lives and more. It also uncovered the racial and health disparities that … Read Full Article
A Nod to New School Revolutionaries
By LaKeshia N. Myers “Revolution is about the need to revolve political, economic, and social justice and power back into the hands of the people, preferably through legislation and policies that make human sense. That’s what revolution is … Read Full Article
Deputy Charged in Fatal Crash Resigns
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, Deputy Joel Streicher resigned from employment with the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office. Previously on July 8, 2020, after an internal investigation, Sheriff Earnell Lucas had recommended to the Milwaukee County Personnel … Read Full Article
Milwaukee Art Museum Celebrating Day of the Dead Virtually: Crafts, Stories, and More
By Hayley Crandall The year is almost over and we’re in the homestretch, which means festivities for all the holidays and celebrations are soon to be in full swing. The Milwaukee Art Museum is kicking off its observance of the Mexican holiday … Read Full Article
Black Box Fund Announces VOTE414 Art Winners
VOTE414 is a new Black Box Fund (BBF) initiative open to Milwaukee County artists to inspire residents to get to the polls on Nov. 3. Local artists created “Get Out and Vote” messaging to be displayed on billboards, yard signs and in local … Read Full Article
NNS Spotlight: ‘He was Raised to Pay it Forward’: Scholarship Honors Legacy of Dr. Terence N. Thomas
By Sam Woods Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … Read Full Article
The City of Milwaukee Phase 4.1 Order Update
MILWAUKEE - On May 15, 2020, the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) issued a public health and safety order called ‘Moving Milwaukee Forward.’ This order uses a measured, phased approach that utilizes data-driven gating criteria that aligns … Read Full Article
City of Milwaukee Weekly Business COVID Safety Plan Update
MILWAUKEE – Masks are required per the MKE Cares mask ordinance, which went into effect on July 16, 2020 for the city of Milwaukee and the rest of the State on August 1, 2020. Please report business violations of the mask laws and order 4.1. by … Read Full Article
The MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary is Seeking Donations for a New Entrance
Please help meet the goal of $80K for this to be built. This entrance will be a light at the end of a tunnel. It will evolve into how countless Milwaukeeans stuck in passages of poverty and homelessness get a chance to take part in the … Read Full Article
Wisconsin Center District Governance Committee Approves Resolution for Convention Center Expansion Financing
Estimated economic investment of $100 million in direct labor wages during construction MILWAUKEE - (Oct. 8, 2020) - The Wisconsin Center District (WCD) Governance Committee has unanimously approved a resolution to finance the $420 million … Read Full Article
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Upcoming Flu Shot Clinic Dates at Ascension St. Joseph
Free Flu Shot Clinic Dates Wednesday, October 7 from 9am to noon Wednesday, October 14 from 9am to noon Wednesday, October 21 from 9am to noon Wednesday, October 28 from 9am to noon … Read Full Article
