John Ridley launches Nō Studios Artist Grant Program to help Wisconsin’s creatives during the pandemic
Nō Studios founder John Ridley announced on February 22 that the organization had established the Nō Studios Artist Grant Program. The program, entirely self-funded by the Nō Studios collaborative, has pledged to give up to $100,000 annually to support Wisconsin...
WisDOT podcast features pandemic-specific safety tips for highway travel across Midwest states
Midwestern states have been collaborating on a variety of transportation issues, from the future of vehicle technology to their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These efforts, led by the Mid America Association of Transportation Officials (MAASTO), are the topic of...
Blackistory: Milwaukee-based family business launches educational Black History App for mobile devices
A local family-owned business announces the launch of a new educational product, “Blackistory,” an African American History app available on Apple and Google platforms as well as online. The company, Kairo Communications – owned by business partners Deborah...
Video playlist of virtual walks across Japan offers a way to step out of the isolated madness of COVID-19
There is no shortage of professionally written articles about exercise and how to stay healthy, especially during the isolation of the pandemic. And like any hobby or interest, applying that knowledge to daily life – especially in Milwaukee during the winter...
MCTS NEXT: Milwaukee County Transit System rolls out campaign to inform riders about bus route upgrades
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) launched a new website and telephone hotline on February 1 to help passengers learn about upcoming changes related to the first phase of its MCTS NEXT system redesign. Milwaukee County has evolved over the years, especially...
Milwaukee Repertory Theater reworks 2021 season due to pandemic and cancels performances through April
In response to the ongoing pandemic, The Milwaukee Rep announced on February 1 that it must cancel all live performances through April and make significant changes to its previously announced Season Reset programming. Originally slated to start mid-February,...
Milwaukee Film will focus on Black voices and experiences for its February programming
As part of its nationally renowned Black Lens program, Milwaukee Film announced on January 12 that the nonprofit would devote all of its new public film and event offerings in February to celebrate Black voices and culture for Black History Month programming. Thirty...
Reading during the pandemic: Helium continues to expand access to library books across Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Public Library system has remained innovative and flexible in their adjustment to maintain library services for the local community, despite the difficult circumstances regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of the increased number of COVID-19 cases...
54th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade postponed until September 2021 due to COVID-19
After careful consideration, the Shamrock Club of Wisconsin and Westown Association have made the decision to postpone the 54th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade scheduled for March 13. Both organizations will continue to work closely with the...
Trump’s MAGA influence on police threatens multiracial democracy in Southeastern Wisconsin
We do not know how many, if any, sworn police officers from Southeastern Wisconsin were among the MAGA mob who stormed the Capitol to try to overturn a free and fair election. Unlike many police departments across the country, the Milwaukee Police Department will not...
Rise and Thrive: Five Lessons of Storytelling and Resilience in Milwaukee
Do you remember a time when you stood in the sunlit silence of the woods, caught your breath at a fleeting sunset, or waded into the ocean only to be completely surprised at the strength of the waves? It can be difficult to express why moments like these matter. And...
Wisconsin National Guard troops helped ensure safety in Washington DC during presidential inauguration
More than 550 Citizen Soldiers and Airmen from the Wisconsin National Guard were on hand at the 59th presidential inauguration in Washington DC on January 20 after mobilizing over the weekend to assist with safety and security efforts at the inauguration. Wisconsin...
