Author: Staff

As the United States and the State of Wisconsin face the incredible challenges of the global COVID-19 pandemic, another health crisis has quietly been accelerating in the background – the growing need for mental health services. Prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Robert Wood Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute ranked Wisconsin 32nd in the United States for the number of mental health professionals, 27th for licensed professional counselors, and 30th for psychologists. As the full impacts of the pandemic continue to take shape, recent studies show that mental health issues throughout the...

Nō Studios announced on April 27 that it would be opening of Skyline Bar + Lounge in the heart of Milwaukee’s Brewery District. Situated on the top floor of Nō Studios, Skyline features a stunning glass enclosed bar and lounge with unobstructed views of the city, in addition to two outdoor rooftop patios. Unique in Milwaukee, Skyline will offer a curated sake collection. “There’s really nothing like this in Milwaukee,” said John Ridley, Nō Studios founder and CEO. “The panoramic views offer a different, must-see perspective of the city which can be enjoyed from inside or the outdoor patio...

The American Civil Liberties Union launched an ambitious effort on February 9 to achieve racial justice, the Systemic Equality agenda. The agenda strives to dismantle a system deeply rooted in racist policies, practices, and attitudes that harm Black and Indigenous people of color. Through the Systemic Equality agenda, the ACLU will advance key policies to address this country’s legacy of racism and systemic discrimination and build a more equitable America for all. The organization plans to work with allies to use all of the necessary levers of government — including the legislative and legal process at all levels —...

The decade-long effort to “Save the Soldiers Home” sees occupancy of the once endangered historic building, with vital services reaching those veterans in need. More than ten years ago, the most iconic post-Civil War era buildings at the Milwaukee Soldiers Home were in imminent danger of collapse. Realizing the urgent need for action and believing that a preservation solution existed, Milwaukee Preservation Alliance developed a campaign to bring attention to the nationally significant Wisconsin landmark. This spring the campaign declared a victory after a complex and comprehensive rehabilitation project returned six historic buildings, including Old Main, to the service...