The Second Continental Congress officially adopted the final version of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 declaring the American colonies’ official independence from Great Britain. Congress established Independence Day as a holiday in 1870 and in 1938 Congress reaffirmed it as a paid holiday for federal employees. Today, communities across our nation mark this as … [Read more...] about Declaration of Independence (Week 3)
John Lewis marches on: The Congressman’s visit to Marquette
By Wyatt Massey with intro by William S. Gooden During his long and illustrious career, Representative John Lewis has received many prestigious awards for his work as a civil right leader and a U.S. Congressman. But one very special award in August 2014 brought the distinguished icon to Milwaukee, to welcome the class of 2018, received an honorary doctorate degree, and talk … [Read more...] about John Lewis marches on: The Congressman’s visit to Marquette
Milwaukee Public Schools reopening plan approved by Board of School Directors
Milwaukee Public Schools' (MPS) phased-in reopening recommendation for the 2020-21 school year was unanimously approved by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors. The Board, in a 7-2 vote, also approved to maintain the early and traditional start calendars for the school year. The phased-in approach includes, Phase 1-full remote learning, Phase 2-hybird learning, and Phase … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Public Schools reopening plan approved by Board of School Directors
Let’s keep our neighbors and community safe
By: Bernie Sherry Ministry Market Executive, Ascension Wisconsin Senior Vice President, Ascension The emergence of the novel coronavirus early this year presented the world with an unprecedented challenge. Not since the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 have we faced such a daunting public health crisis. By late February, it was clear our healthcare system, government and … [Read more...] about Let’s keep our neighbors and community safe
Should you sterilize your facemask in the microwave?
After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and now local and state governments have recommended that people wear a face mask if they are in any public setting, more and more people have been wearing them. Since masks such as N-95 respirators have been in short supply and mostly only available to health care workers, people have been creative by making their … [Read more...] about Should you sterilize your facemask in the microwave?
Should you be Christmas shopping now? Everything to know about COVID-related delays
With pandemic-related retail disruptions, you might want to plan ahead. When the Covid-19 pandemic began on March 11, it disrupted pretty much every major industry, from hospitality to sports to finance. In the world of retail, those disruptions were felt most strongly in three places: the closure of brick-and-mortar stores, supply shortages, and shipping delays. With this … [Read more...] about Should you be Christmas shopping now? Everything to know about COVID-related delays
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue July 23, 2020
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Outreach Community Health Centers holds annual ‘Community Health and Resource Fair’
On Thursday, August 6, 2020, Outreach Community Health Centers will host its annual "Community Health & Resource Fair, featuring Drive/Walk-Thru Book Bag & Health Resources Giveaway," at Outreach Community Health Centers, 210 W. Capitol Drive. Children must be present to receive book bags and school supplies. This event is drive - through and walk-through only; … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Health Centers holds annual ‘Community Health and Resource Fair’
Rally held to demand the release of the video from Joel Acevedo’s murder
On Monday, July 13, 2020, Voces de la Frontera and the family of Joel Acevedo gathered at the Milwaukee County Courthouse and proceeded to march for two miles to the mural of Joel at South 6th Street and W. Garfield Ave. This march was a follow-up to the June 24, 2020 rally and press conference where the Acevedo family demanded the firing and prosecution of Milwaukee Police … [Read more...] about Rally held to demand the release of the video from Joel Acevedo’s murder
Milwaukee Common Council approves mask mandate, Mayor signs ordinance into effect
Mandate would require face masks indoors and outdoors if you're within 6 feet of another person The full Milwaukee Common Council voted 15-0 Monday, July 13, 2020 to approve Milwaukee’s proposed mask mandate ordinance — passed by the Milwaukee Common Council’s Public Safety and Health Committee Thursday, July 9. It now heads to Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett’s desk for his … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Common Council approves mask mandate, Mayor signs ordinance into effect