Author Matt Wild

2020 Democratic National Convention officially postponed until August

April 2, 2020

Well, it's official. Hot on the heels on Joe Biden telling Jimmy Fallon (!) that the 2020 Democratic National Convention will likely be postponed, news has arrived that, well, the 2020 Democratic National Conve...

Now you can watch (and tip) your favorite Silk Exotic dancers online

Matt Wild

April 1, 2020

As Milwaukee businesses began voluntarily closing their doors in the early days of the COVID-19 crisis, one type of business remained steadfastly open: gentlemen's clubs. As late as March 16, Silk Exotic was op...

Milwaukee garbage pickup, other services continue despite COVID-19; alderman suggests bonus pay

Matt Wild

April 1, 2020

Even in the face on the ongoing COVID-19 crisis—a crisis that has turned phrases like "social distancing" into household terms—the City of Milwaukee continues to provide essential services. Garbage is still bei...

Wisconsin reports 1,550 positive COVID-19 cases and 24 deaths, braces for projected “peak” month

Matt Wild

April 1, 2020

The Department of Health Services reported 1,550 positive cases of COVID-19 in the state of Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon. That number is up from Tuesday's total of 1,351 positive cases. Twenty-six percent o...

Mayor Barrett and city officials stress voting absentee, returning ballots to city drop boxes

Matt Wild

April 1, 2020

UPDATE (4/2/20): The April 7 election will go on as planned, though the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot has been extended to Friday, April 3 at 5 p.m. The deadline for counting those absentee ballots...

Former MCTS spokesman Mr. Sulu loved public transit so much he wouldn’t appear in the ‘Simpsons’ monorail episode

Matt Wild

March 31, 2020

If there's one thing we all know about actor George Takei, it's that he played Mr. Sulu on the original Star Trek. If there's one thing we all may not know about George Takei, it's that he was a former spokesma...

Lakefront Brewery will begin “grab-n-go” fish fry service this Friday

Matt Wild

March 31, 2020

Last week we gave you a list of all the lists of where you can get take-out Friday fish fry. Well, add another to the list: Beginning this Friday, April 3, Lakefront Brewery (1872 N. Commerce St., 414-372-8800)...

2020 Polish Fest and Festa Italiana have been postponed and/or canceled

Matt Wild

March 31, 2020

Well, Polish Fest and Festa Italiana have been postponed and/or canceled for 2020, due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns. Polish Fest was originally set for June 12-14 at Henry Maier Festival Park. The fest says it ...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Red Letter Media remains the reigning champ of online review culture

Matt Wild

March 30, 2020

broadstreet.zone(77472); Some places come and go, while some places become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local staples (like Red Letter Media...

Here’s a new trick: Watch Wes Tank rap ‘Fox In Socks’ by Dr. Seuss over beats by Dr. Dre

Matt Wild

March 29, 2020

Ever find yourself stuck at home with a bunch of unruly children as you await the end of a national quarantine and the green light to go back to work and to send the little rugrats back to school? A purely hypo...

Milwaukee COVID-19 Week In Review (March 23-27)

Matt Wild

March 27, 2020

In lieu of our end-of-week "Stuff We Missed" roundup, we're rounding up some news and data about the continued COVID-19 crisis. Stay safe, Milwaukee. MONDAY, MARCH 23 Wisconsin COVID-19 Test Results Negative...

MCTS buses will be free beginning March 28

Matt Wild

March 26, 2020

Earlier this week, we told you about a plan to waive all fares for Milwaukee County Transit System buses in order to protect drivers and riders during the continued COVID-19 crisis. Today, that plan has been en...

Vote, Milwaukee! Here’s your super-simple 2020 Spring Election voting guide

Matt Wild

March 25, 2020

So here's the deal: If you're a City of Milwaukee resident and you currently have an absentee ballot, you can still return it to one of five drop boxes throughout the city by April 7. If you're using the postal...

Here’s how you can support a bunch of East Side and Downer Avenue businesses

Matt Wild

March 25, 2020

When you're finished perusing our up-to-date list of relief fundraisers for Milwaukee bars, restaurants, and venues, why not explore some ways to support a bunch of East Side and Downer Avenue businesses, too? ...

Read the full text of Wisconsin’s “safer-at-home” order and then please stay safe at home

Matt Wild

March 24, 2020

The State of Wisconsin's "safer-at-home" order (that's a nice way of saying "shelter-in-place") goes into effect Wednesday, March 25 at 8 a.m. It will remain in effect until Friday, April 24 at 8 a.m. Here’s th...

Read the full text of Milwaukee’s “stay-at-home” order and then please stay at home

Matt Wild

March 24, 2020

The City of Milwaukee's "stay-at-home" order (that's a nice way of saying "shelter-in-place") goes into effect March 25 at 12:01 a.m. It will continue to be in effect "until it is extended, rescinded, supersede...

Milwaukee Common Council holds first virtual meeting, asks everyone to mute their mics

Matt Wild

March 24, 2020

The Milwaukee Common Council held its first virtual meeting Tuesday morning/afternoon, making history in the era of COVID-19, social distancing, and governing at home. It went...pretty well! With most of the 15...

MCTS buses may be free for 3 weeks to protect drivers, passengers during COVID-19 crisis

Matt Wild

March 24, 2020

In case you missed it, Milwaukee County Transit System has reduced its weekday bus service in response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. This in addition to asking folks to limit any "non-essential bus travel." N...

Mayor Barrett to issue “stay-at-home” order for City of Milwaukee

Matt Wild

March 23, 2020

Monday morning, Mayor Tom Barrett issued a "stay-at-home" order for the City of Milwaukee. The order was announced soon after the announcement of Gov. Tony Evers' similar statewide order, which goes into effect...

Gov. Evers to issue “safer-at-home” order, which is a nice way of saying “shelter-in-place”

Matt Wild

March 23, 2020

Gov. Tony Evers announced on Monday that he will issue a "safer-at-home" order for the entire state of Wisconsin. The order will require people to stay at home during the continued COVID-19 crisis, and require ...