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Stories by Bridget

These are stories by Bridget Fogarty, Reporting Intern, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service. More stories from Bridget

COVID-19 forced him to fight for his life. Now he’s fighting for others.

September 8, 2020 by Bridget Fogarty 2 Comments

After testing positive for COVID-19, Greg Lewis almost lost his life. Now the pastor is engaged in a new battle: Organizing church leaders and their congregations beyond Election Day.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-features

SPECIAL REPORT: Extreme heat puts city in double jeopardy

August 27, 2020 by Bridget Fogarty Leave a Comment

Twenty-five summers after a deadly heat wave hit Milwaukee, the city stands at the intersection of two public health crises: COVID-19 and climate change. Is Milwaukee ready for future extreme heat?

Filed Under: Community, Health and Wellness, Neighborhoods, Public Safety, Special Report Tagged With: 1995 heat wave, Bria Grant, coronavirus, Daniel Vimont, Diane Green, Dr. Caitlin Rublee, extreme heat, Health and Wellness, Jeffrey Jentzen, Ken Barbeau, MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary, Milwaukee Heat Task Force, Unite MKE

The NNS coronavirus update: What Milwaukee residents need to know the week of Aug. 24

August 24, 2020 by Bridget Fogarty Leave a Comment

Although Milwaukee County saw the lowest rate of COVID-19 cases since March last week, health leaders fear this trend will not continue.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-features

Where to find back-to-school resources this week (and how to help students get them)

August 20, 2020 by Bridget Fogarty Leave a Comment

Though getting back to school looks much different this year, there are still ways to get prepared for the year in the midst of the coronavirus.

Filed Under: Carousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid resources

The NNS coronavirus update: What Milwaukee residents need to know the week of Aug. 17

August 17, 2020 by Bridget Fogarty Leave a Comment

The Milwaukee Health Department issues guidelines for reopening K-12 schools as the MCTS increases passenger capacity on county buses.

Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid 5 things

How two Milwaukee natives are leading the city’s fight against COVID-19

August 14, 2020 by Bridget Fogarty Leave a Comment

Jeanette Kowalik and Lilliann Paine are leading Milwaukee’s coronavirus response — and inspiring officials nationwide to examine racism as a public health crisis.

Filed Under: Community, Health and Wellness, Neighborhoods, Northwest, Public Safety, Sherman Park Tagged With: City of Milwaukee Health Department, Commissioner Jeanette Kowalik, coronavirus, covid-19, Health and Wellness, Jennifer Woo, Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, Lilliann Paine, Nicole Angresano, United Way of Greater Milwaukee

The NNS coronavirus update: What Milwaukee residents need to know the week of Aug. 10

August 10, 2020 by Bridget Fogarty Leave a Comment

If you are planning to vote in person Tuesday, you can expect to see strict safety measures in place, says Claire Woodall-Vogg, the executive director of the city’s Election Commission.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-features

Here’s an early look at the Milwaukee Health Department’s free mask distribution plan

August 4, 2020 by Bridget Fogarty Leave a Comment

The Milwaukee Care Mask Outreach Plan will detail how the city will distribute more than 500,000 reusable masks free of charge.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid resources

The NNS coronavirus update: What Milwaukee residents need to know the week of Aug. 3

August 3, 2020 by Bridget Fogarty 1 Comment

Milwaukee is now in Phase 4.1 of its COVID-19 safety plan. This update brings changes to the restrictions schools, businesses, bars and restaurants must follow.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid resources

The NNS coronavirus update: What Milwaukee residents need to know the week of July 27

July 27, 2020 by Bridget Fogarty Leave a Comment

County bus riders will be required to wear masks starting Saturday while COVID-19 cases soar in the suburbs.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-features

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