According to the COVID.cdc.gov website Wisconsin sits at number 3 for leading new cases confirmed in the US. Just last night, October 25th, 2020, our new cases confirmed shot up over 3,700. This puts Wisconsin just shy of 30,000 new cases in a very short time period. Our confirmed case total is nearly 200,000. Although […]
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Nursing Homes Warn of Third Spike of COVID Cases Due to Community Spread
With COVID cases increasing in 38 states, industry leaders call on public health officials to ensure nursing homes have resources needed and for Congress to pass additional funding WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and assisted living communities across the […]
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REMINDER: Drive-Thru Job Fairs bringing opportunity to the community
Northside and North West Side events take place on Wednesday, October 28th from noon to 4 p.m. A friendly reminder that the City of Milwaukee Office of Workforce Development will be holding north side and northwest side Drive-Thru Job Fairs this week on Wednesday, October 28thfor Milwaukee job seekers looking for immediate employment opportunities. […]
Arts & Entertainment
Milwaukee Biden-Harris Mural Installation Highlights Local Black Artist
As part of the Biden Harris campaign’s GOTV efforts, the campaign has commissioned eight Black artists to create inspirational murals in predominantly minority communities across the United States. The murals – placed in pivotal battleground states including Wisconsin, Michigan, Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia and North Carolina for the 2020 election – have brought attention […]
Celebrate Halloween Safely with Sculpture Milwaukee
Arts Organization plans outdoor Scavenger Hunt and Socially Distant Costume Contest Sculpture Milwaukee will keep the Halloween spirit alive this year by leveraging their world-class public art exhibition to host a socially distant scavenger hunt and social-media driven costume contest. An optional in-person component will take place October 31st from 11am to 3pm, where masked […]
Health
Nursing Homes Warn of Third Spike of COVID Cases Due to Community Spread
With COVID cases increasing in 38 states, industry leaders call on public health officials to ensure nursing homes have resources needed and for Congress to pass additional funding WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and assisted living communities across the […]
I’m a Home Care Worker on the Front Lines of COVID, Joe Biden Is the Only Candidate Standing With Us
By Linda Carter-Brooks, CNA Taking care of people as a home care worker has been a calling for me for almost 30 years, but since the COVID-19 pandemic started, I feel like I have to make potentially life and death choices every day. I started working as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) in the early […]
Economy
48 Hour Deadline: Relief Funds Latest
After the 48 hour deadline was set by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, talks between her and Steven Mnuchin have heated up. They made significant progress on the bill, which gave steam to the rumors of the bill being passed. The goal was to get it done before the election, because of the challenges and time it […]
Direct Payments Soon? Here’s The Latest
Surveys have been taken, letters written and interviews have showcased the frustration of many Americans. Many have said directly to lawmakers to “stop playing with our lives,” a sentiment that is shared by many, as a new stimulus deal still hangs in the balance. However, a recent 48 hour deadline has been set by House […]
Education
LISC Milwaukee Announces 2020-2021 ACRE Program Class
ACRE combats racial inequity in commercial real estate by expanding opportunities for people of color (Milwaukee, WI- October 8, 2020) The 2020-2021 ACRE Program launched on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. For the first time, the program is virtual due to the impact of COVID-19 and in the best interest of everyone’s safety. Out of 85 […]