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7 Resources for Support During Pandemic
These resources can help you with essential items, services you need to get by.
May 23rd, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceThe Yards Opens in Walker’s Point
Construction wrapping up as first residents move in.
May 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCity Workers Will Get Hazard Pay Bonus
Mayor Barrett's proclamation boosts hourly pay by $3.13 for front-line workers.
May 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneAll Inmates, Staff at Downtown Prison Being Tested
No confirmed cases among inmates yet, but 99 percent of tests are still pending. Seven confirmed cases among staff.
May 22nd, 2020 by Graham KilmerMidtown Center Testing Site To Close, Southside Site Will Remain
Testing sites have collected over 16,000 specimens.
May 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey JannenePandemic Exposes Caregiver Shortage
Care for elderly and disabled was already hard to find, the pandemic made it worse.
May 22nd, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismPools Closed for 2020 Season
Many wading pools and splash pads will remain open.
May 22nd, 2020 by Graham KilmerStatewide COVID-19 Hospitalizations Up 16 Percent, 30 Percent in Milwaukee County
New testing record set each of the past three days.
May 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMemorial Day Weekend Membership Sale
Get a $22 discount on an annual Urban Milwaukee membership now through Memorial Day.
May 22nd, 2020 by Maddy DayMany Parks Restrictions Lifted
Newly re-opened amenities are "use at your own risk." Social distancing is still required.
May 22nd, 2020 by Graham KilmerKovac Pushing Ascension To Improve East Side Parking
Alderman calls garage design an abomination, wants better signage to let public know of free parking above Whole Foods.
May 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneWear A Mask, Public Heath Officials Say
Now that Evers' Safer-At-Home has ended, health officials plead with the public to take precautions on their own.
May 22nd, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio