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...
Historical Society reopens to the public with new exhibit covering 150 years of Milwaukee politics
The Milwaukee County Historical Society (MCHS), which closed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will return to welcoming guests on June 29 with safety protocols and a new exhibit that spans 150 years of Milwaukee’s political history. As part of the new safety...
COVID-19 crisis dims Milwaukee’s DNC spotlight as plans confirmed for nearly all-virtual convention
Democrats will hold an almost entirely virtual presidential nominating convention August 17 to 20 in Milwaukee using live broadcasts and online streaming, party officials said on June 24. Joe Biden plans to accept the presidential nomination in person, but it remains...
Wisconsin’s Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition condemns Anti-Asian Racism and Xenophobic Attacks
The Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Coalition of Wisconsin released a statement condemning anti-Asian racism and xenophobic attacks on June 24. The Asian American community has experienced an increase in anti-Asian racism related to COVID-19. Since March, STOP...
Protestors demand justice as Milwaukee Police officer charged for killing Joel Acevedo has first court date
Following the death of George Floyd, civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump joined the legal team representing the Acevedo’s family in Milwaukee to seek justice for the strangulation murder of Joel Acevedo by an off-duty Milwaukee police officer. Facing a charge of...
“We Care Crew” initiative uses parks for distribution of vital resources to Milwaukee’s Communities of Color
Milwaukee County currently faces two pandemics: COVID-19 and racism. County, City, and local community partners announced the launch of the We Care Crew on June 16, a community resourcing initiative, to support communities of color during this challenging time. The We...
Milwaukee’s Harbor District awarded first-ever “Trash Free Waters” grant for Kinnickinnic River clean up
At a press conference at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the selection of the first-ever Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Trash Free Waters...
Focus Finder: Milwaukee Film awarded grant for accelerator program to elevate diverse voices in film
Milwaukee Film was recently awarded a $25,000 Art Works grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to assist with the rollout of the organization’s new Focus Finder accelerator program. As part of Milwaukee Film’s mission to elevate diverse voices in film,...
