On June 20, the summer solstice and the day with the most light, Wisconsin residents will join advocates across the world to participate in The Longest Day® and to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s through a fundraising activity of their choice. Together, they will use their creativity and passion to raise critical funds and awareness […]
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Honors Senior Thesis Projects Virtually
By Hayley Crandall In the age of social distancing rules and disease prevention guidelines, many organizations have been exploring the digital space as a means of holding events. Colleges certainly have not been an exception to these adventures. Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) is holding its 2020 senior exhibition totally online this year […]
Wisconsin’s Next Election Could Be Done by Mail
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Wisconsin’s last election in April was certainly historical, but not for the reasons people would want it to be. With the pandemic in full swing, Wisconsin struggled with how to handle the election. While eligible and registered voters were encouraged to request an absentee ballot, the high demand caused a delay and […]
Gov. Tony Evers Announces Grant Program for Small Businesses
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz It is no secret that the economy has taken a hit due to the pandemic. States across the nation are reopening and with them are the small businesses trying to stay afloat. Earlier this week, Gov. Tony Evers announced a grant program as part of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s We’re All […]
UW-Madison Launches New COVID-19 Resource App
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When it comes to COVID-19 or coronavirus, one could argue that there has been an onslaught of information. Every day brings more news and statistics, and coupled with the internet, information can quickly become widespread. To help cope with the increasing amount of information, UW-Madison launched an app, COVID-19 Wisconsin Connect, on […]
Milwaukee County Passes Ordinance To Advance Racial Equity And Improve Health Outcomes
Milwaukee County leaders commit to eliminating institutional racism by addressing County polices, practices and power structures through a racial equity lens On April 29 Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele with Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, County Executive-elect David Crowley and Executive Director Nicole Brookshire of the Office on African American Affairs (OAAA) announced the […]
MKE Fellows and The Links, Inc. Develop Virtual Learning Program for MPS Students
By Karen Stokes Schools across the country are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to Education Week’s website, four U.S. territories, 43 states and the District of Columbia have ordered or recommended school building closures for the rest of the academic year, affecting approximately 45.1 million public school students. The MKE Fellows and the […]
Checking in: How are Educators Doing as We Confront the Coronavirus?
By Claudia Delgadillo 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 milwaukeenns.org. So, how are you doing? This week, we are checking in with educators and school staff to learn how they are managing during […]
Community Heroes: How One Family is Using their Tailoring Skills to Make Free Masks for the Community
By Claudia Delgadillo 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 milwaukeenns.org. For roughly 12 years, the Campuzano family has served the community through their business, Blest by Campuzano. The tailor shop, located at 2926 […]
WI Business Owner Triples Initial Donation and Commits to Making 3.5 Million Face Mask Kits
Major Retail, Manufacturers Step Up and Operation Expands Nationally Rebel Converting, a Saukville based manufacturer of hospital grade disinfectant wipes, is more than tripling its initial donation of face mask kits in Wisconsin. Earlier in the month, the company shifted production to meet the growing need for personal protective equipment. Since the initial donation of […]
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