15 new steel ballot drop-off boxes to be installed around Milwaukee, https://www.wisn.com/article/15-new-steel-ballot-drop-off-boxes-to-be-installed-around-milwaukee/33638224, August 18, 2020
Due to Coronavirus, experts are speculating a rise in mail in ballots of the November election. Recent problems with the Post Office have led…
City of Milwaukee issues first citations for violating the face mask mandate to Fiesta Cafe, https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2020/08/20/milwaukee-face-mask-mandate-1-500-citation-issued-fiesta-cafe/5620119002/, August 20, 2020
Milwaukee issues $1,500 in fines to Fiesta Cafe for violating the mask mandate. Mayor Tom Barrett said the goal is not to fine these businesses and…
States are calling racism a public health crisis. Here's what that means, https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/14/health/states-racism-public-health-crisis-trnd/index.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twCNN&utm_content=2020-08-14T15:28:06, August 14, 2020
This article discusses racism being recognized as public health crisis in many states and the link between racism and public health. The article calls…
Elmbrook Schools decide to return to in-person learning 5-days a week, https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/elmbrook-schools-decide-to-return-to-in-person-learning-5-days-a-week, accessed August 12, 2020
In a 4-3 split decision, Elmbrook School District voted to go back five days a week for in person instruction. At the school board meeting, many…
Pastor Compares Mask Mandate to the Holocaust, https://medium.com/divided-wisconsin/wisconsin-pastor-compares-mask-mandate-to-the-holocaust-491493df3532, July 27, 2020
During the July 21st Brookfield Common Council Meeting, the Council put forward a mask mandate for the city. Pastor Matthew Trewhella, leader of the…
Jewish Museum Milwaukee Expands Public Reach During Pandemic Shutdown With Virtual Exhibits, http://www.milwaukeeindependent.com/special/covid-19/jewish-museum-milwaukee-expands-public-reach-pandemic-shutdown-virtual-exhibits/, May 15, 2020
Milwaukee Independent explores the virtual exhibits avaiable on the Jewish Museum Milwaukee website as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic clossure.