Vigil for Vanessa Guillen: Latino community calls for further investigation into soldier killed on Army base
A candlelight vigil was held July 6 at Kosciuszko Park on Milwaukee’s south side to remember U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen, who was subjected to sexual harassment, then murdered and dismembered. Several hundred people gathered at the memorial event to...
“Love Your Parks” campaign aims to rally funding to maintain parks amid COVID-19 impact on County budget
With parks and trails in high-demand during the summer, a new “Love Your Parks” campaign launched on July 3 with the aim to rally community support around much-needed funding for Milwaukee County’s parks. Access to parks, trails and open spaces have become...
Rise and Thrive: A “Lives in Landscape” Series – The Wake of Dreams
This multi-part editorial series was based on the “Rise and Thrive: A Lives in Landscape Exhibition” created by Milwaukee artist Brianna Joy Seipel. The project was produced in partnership with LOTUS Legal Clinic and the Untold Stories program....
Marchers condemn Briggs & Stratton for giving millions to executives as Mike Jackson worked to death
While Briggs & Stratton executives were working from the safety of their homes during the pandemic, negotiating millions of dollars in bonuses for themselves, and finalizing plans to move hundreds of jobs out of the Milwaukee area, Mike Jackson was being worked...
Two Milwaukee workforce organizations join Midwest coalition to advance racial equity in manufacturing
Menomonee Valley Partners and WRTP/BIG STEP joined a new coalition that launched on June 24 by The Century Foundation (TCF), the Urban Manufacturing Alliance (UMA), and seven other urban workforce development organizations to develop training programs that forge a...
Fred Kaems to paint children’s literacy mural in Milwaukee’s Washington Heights Neighborhood
Milwaukee’s Washington Heights Neighborhood will feature a new mural aimed at promoting both adult and children’s literacy, support neighborhood involvement and provide a connection to libraries. The Heights Dream Library is a mural featuring imaginary books on...
Milwaukee Art Museum begins phased reopening with expanded procedures for health safety
The Milwaukee Art Museum announced that it will reopen to the public on July 16, with free admission for all visitors for one month. Museum Members will have the opportunity to visit beginning one week earlier, on July 9. Thanks to a gift from the Krei Family in...
Avoiding Maskne: How to protect your skin from acne caused by pandemic safety habits
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic which has killed more than 120,000 Americans and infected 9 million people worldwide, face masks have become ubiquitous as people with regard for their health and the safety of others step out of social isolation. With the habit...
S/V Denis Sullivan stays docked for 20th anniversary due to COVID-19 and needs funding to remain afloat
The S/V Denis Sullivan announced some good news on June 23, along with COVID-19 related bad news. The bad news was that the replica Great Lakes Schooner would not be sailing in 2020 for her 20th anniversary season. The good news was that Captain Tiffany Krihwan...
Oriental Theatre to complete extensive renovations over summer and remain closed into Fall of 2020
As part of Milwaukee Film’s ongoing commitment to operate and restore the historic Oriental Theatre, the nonprofit announced on June 23 that it will remain closed. Because of ongoing health concerns surrounding COVID-19, Milwaukee Film plans to use the summer to...
Ready for Summer Travel? Mitchell Airport implements enhanced health procedures as COVID-19 rebounds
As more travelers take to the skies this summer, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) announced important travel information on June 25 to share with the public as passenger traffic gradually returns to the Airport. There are special procedures in place to...
Tammy Belton-Davis joins Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s leadership team as Chief Diversity Officer
Artistic Director Mark Clements and Executive Director Chad Bauman announced the expansion of the Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s leadership team on June 26, with Tammy Belton-Davis as a loaned executive Chief Diversity Officer. The ten month appointment of Belton-Davis...
