Identifying symptoms of trauma: First-responders and front-line healthcare workers at risk of PTSD
The recent suicide of Lorna Breen, a New York City emergency room doctor who had suffered from COVID-19 and had been traumatized by treating other patients who had contracted the virus, needs to serve as a wakeup call for all first-responders and front-line healthcare...
Lessons on Resilience, Empathy, and Magic from “Life is Beautiful” and Roberto Benigni in the COVID-19 Era
In 1997, the Italian movie Life is Beautiful (La Vita è Bella) burst on our cinema screens and became an international sensation. In this story, a Jewish father named Guido is imprisoned in a concentration camp with his son Giosuè and goes to absurd and humorous...
Jewish Museum Milwaukee expands public reach during pandemic shutdown with virtual exhibits
Even though the physical museum building is closed due to the statewide shutdown, Jewish Museum Milwaukee (JMM) has been more active and reaching more people than ever before. While nonprofits across the country have had to make the difficult decision to furlough...
Moving Milwaukee Forward: Health officials prioritize safety measures for reopening city
In response to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Stay-at-Home order by Governor Tony Evers, the City of Milwaukee Health Department created a new order on May 14 that prioritizes the health and safety of their residents. These order was created based on...
Fiscal Crisis: COVID-19 costs and lost revenue has a $450M impact on Milwaukee County’s budget
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley reached out to State and Federal officials on May 14 to support funding for Milwaukee County’s response to COVID-19, which has disproportionately impacted Milwaukee County residents. Milwaukee County has already seen an...
Panoramic mural stretching the length of MacArthur Square to join map of downtown art locations
Milwaukee Downtown BID #21 and the Downtown Placemaking Task Force are continuing to make their mark throughout downtown Milwaukee. Earlier this year, the south-facing façade of the 2nd Street skywalk, between Wisconsin Avenue and Michigan Street, was announced as a...
Mayor Tom Barrett says Milwaukee’s Stay at Home order remains in place to keep public safe
After the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued its controversial and reckless decision to overturn the state’s “Safer at Home” order on May 13, the Stay at Home order for the City of Milwaukee will remain in place. “Our next step is to look at what the Wisconsin Supreme...
Human rights defenders fight to protect immigrants in detention amid COVID-19 pandemic
Editor’s Note: A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Maddy Hughes moved to Denver, Colorado to pursue her passion for writing about culture and the arts. After settling into her new community, she attended several Aurora City council meetings, when local residents...
Favoring the Rich: Wisconsin parents speak out about the harmful results of Trump’s economic policies
Opportunity Wisconsin and 9to5 Wisconsin hosted a group of middle-class working parents from all across Wisconsin on April 29 for a virtual roundtable, to discuss the challenges they are facing during the coronavirus pandemic and how the Trump administration’s...
WisDOT offers online license renewals and waves road tests for teen drivers during pandemic
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced two pilot programs on May 5 designed to safely address a backlog of demand for licenses during the pandemic. Eligible individuals with a Wisconsin driver license will be able to renew it online. Individuals...
Wisconsin’s 115th Fighter Wing team assists state medical examiners with mortuary operations
Members of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing Fatality Search and Recovery Team (FSRT) mobilized in April to assist the state’s medical examiners with mortuary operations amidst the COVID-19 response. The team’s primary task is to assist the medical...
“Active Streets” to provide more safe recreational spaces for Milwaukee residents during pandemic
City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County officials announced a joint initiative on May 8 to provide additional temporary recreation spaces for people to safely engage in physical activities such as walking, biking, or running. Milwaukee Active Streets, initiated and...
