Community businesses plan for a virtual Black Friday
Despite the pandemic, neighborhood businesses are preparing for the busiest shopping season of the year — but it will look a lot different in 2020.
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Monday, November 30, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) coverage in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service is committed to providing coronavirus news coverage in our neighborhoods throughout the city. You’ll find all of our stories on COVID-19, resources, tips, and feedback from the community here.
For up-to-date information and safety recommendations from the U.S. government, follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
Featured stories
Community businesses plan for a virtual Black Friday
STRONG mental health program for youth plans move to Holton Youth and Family Center
The NNS coronavirus update for the week of Nov. 23: How to stay safe on Thanksgiving and how to honor public health workers
As drug overdose deaths soar, advocates fight uphill battle
A Milwaukee County program has prevented over 1,000 evictions. But as 2021 approaches, money’s running out.
Milwaukee sees decrease in lead testing during pandemic
Milwaukee Health Department alters mask distribution plan to fit decreased demand
COVID-19 survivors tell us how you can show up for an infected loved one
‘When you’re hungry, you’re not thinking about school’: Emergency fund provides lifeline to MATC students
The NNS coronavirus update: What Milwaukee residents need to know the week of Oct. 19
Boys & Girls Clubs closes 6 locations, forcing families to scramble for child care
Surge in suicides in Milwaukee County forces leaders to step up prevention efforts
The NNS coronavirus update: What Milwaukee residents need to know the week of Sept. 28
The NNS coronavirus update: What Milwaukee residents need to know the week of Sept. 21
NNS Spotlight: New group works to give North Side residents a seat at the table
Community Voices
OPINION: 5 ways you can stay healthy this holiday season
OPINION: What I want my patients to know as the school year begins
OPINION: If we all do our part, we can beat the coronavirus
OPINION: Eight ways you can stay safe while protesting during the pandemic
OPINION: My parents didn’t teach me how to deal with racism. But I will teach my son.
OPINION: ‘The ability to know for certain’: My experience getting tested for the coronavirus
OPINION: What I want my patients to know right now: Two months later
OPINION: An open letter to healthcare executives: You hold the power to keep your employees safe and paid. Do better.
OPINION: ‘Alone’: Memorializing moments of despair and hope during COVID-19
OPINION: ‘We need your help to keep our caregivers safe’: A letter to our community about COVID-19
OPINION: Here’s how Milwaukee can better respond to the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging our community
OPINION: Quarantine within a quarantine: The intersectionality of African Americans, historical trauma and coronavirus
OPINION: Even during these dark times, we should take time to see the light
What’s cooking? Show off your culinary masterpieces
Resources
Where to find free meals this Thanksgiving and how you can support those in need
The NNS coronavirus update: What Milwaukee residents need to know the week of Nov. 16
The NNS coronavirus update: What Milwaukee residents need to know the week of Nov. 2
The NNS coronavirus update: What Milwaukee residents need to know the week of Oct. 5
Places where you can get the flu shot in Milwaukee
Here’s where your child can go before, during and after school for help
‘This pandemic is still out here’: How families can prepare for fall and winter
Where to find back-to-school resources this week (and how to help students get them)
Causey’s Career Corner: The most important job you have right now is taking care of your mental health
Here’s an early look at the Milwaukee Health Department’s free mask distribution plan
The NNS coronavirus update: What Milwaukee residents need to know the week of Aug. 3
Mask up, Milwaukee: Where to find free and locally made face coverings
What questions do you have about COVID-19 in Milwaukee?
How to keep your utilities on if you are behind in payments
Posts From Community
Post from Community: Starting Thursday, April 9, buses will allow no more than 10 passengers to ride
Post from Community: Meet 9 recipients of MKE Responds grants
Post from Community: MCTS suspends fare collection beginning Saturday
Post from Community: COVID-19 forces change in UMOS’ service delivery
Post from Community: Message from Sherman Phoenix regarding closure due to COVID-19
Post from Community: HUD awards over $1.3 million to local homeless programs across Wisconsin
Post from Community: Citywide coronavirus livestream Q&A with healthcare professionals
Post from Community: Milwaukee PBS to air special on coronavirus on March 19
5 Things to Know
5 things to do and know the weekend of Nov. 27
5 things to do and know this week in Milwaukee: Nov. 23 to Nov. 28
5 things to do and know the weekend of Nov. 20
5 things to do and know this week in Milwaukee: Nov. 16 to Nov. 21
5 things to do and know the weekend of Nov. 13
5 things to do and know this week in Milwaukee: Nov. 2 to Nov. 7
5 things to do and know the weekend of Oct. 30
5 things to do and know this week in Milwaukee: Oct. 26 to Oct. 31
5 things to do and know the weekend of Oct. 24
5 things to do and know this week in Milwaukee: Oct. 19 to Oct. 24
5 things to do and know the weekend of Oct. 9
The NNS coronavirus update: What Milwaukee residents need to know the week of Aug. 17
5 things to do and know the weekend of July 10
5 things to do and know the weekend of May 29: The COVID-19 edition
Community Heroes
Community Heroes: COVID-19 couldn’t stop program that teaches young kids how to read
Community Heroes: She’s making life a little sweeter for essential workers
Community Heroes: How one family is using their tailoring skills to make free masks for the community
Community Heroes: ‘Sometimes people need help’: How one woman stepped up to help feed the community during the coronavirus
Community Heroes: Metcalfe Park organizers go digital with mass-texting and mutual aid during COVID-19 crisis
Community Heroes: MATC gives Hunger Task Force large donation
Community Heroes: Mutual aid group steps it up to help neighbors in need
Community Heroes: Meet Milwaukee’s queen of rapid response for those in need
