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June 30, 2020

UPDATE: Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic has introduced a mandatory mask proposal, dubbed MKE Cares, that will go before the Common Council's Public Safety & Health Committee July 2. Read the proposal HERE. M...

Explore Milwaukee’s natural wonders with our “Wild City” video

June 30, 2020

Now that summer is officially here, Milwaukee is alive with animal activity. Last week, during our Virtual Summer Festival, we showed you a few of the city's natural wonders during our "Wild City" segment. Over...

Milwaukee County Board wants to make racist 911 calls a hate crime in Wisconsin

June 30, 2020

Milwaukee County Supervisor Shawn Rolland introduced a resolution on Tuesday calling on Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin State Legislature "to reclassify false police reports on any member of a minority group ...

Bayshore’s getting a Target

June 30, 2020

Yep. The still-in-redevelopment Bayshore Town Center (which we think dropped "town center" from its name, even though it plans to become more of a town center than ever before) is getting a Target. A two-story ...

Milwaukee Music Roundup: June 2020

June 30, 2020

Looking for new music? Looking for new Milwaukee music? Then look no further than our monthly Milwaukee Music Roundup. (Want to hear us discuss a few selections on WUWM's Lake Effect? Click HERE.) LPs AND EPs ...

Milwaukee Health Commissioner: “We’re going to have to be more aggressive with our enforcement”

June 30, 2020

At a virtual media briefing Tuesday afternoon, Milwaukee Commissioner of Health Dr. Jeanette Kowalik said that the city will have to be "more aggressive" with its enforcement of COVID-19 restrictions."Remem...

Steny’s closes for deep cleaning: “A positive case of COVID-19 has made its way into our building”

June 30, 2020

Milwaukee fish fry favorite Steny's announced Tuesday night that it has temporarily closed for deep cleaning, due to a positive case of COVID-19 " its way into our building" on 800 S. 2nd St.Here's the anno...

Buckle up and enjoy video of the Great Milwaukee Record Sausage Race

June 29, 2020

Milwaukee Boat Line’s 2020 season will set sail July 4 (with new policies, safety guidelines)

June 29, 2020

For years, Milwaukee Boat Line and its impressive fleet of vessels—the Iroquois, Voyageur, and Vista King—have played an important part in the city's summer enjoyment. With a wide range of cruises, which vary f...

Milwaukee County Parks announce Vine Humboldt and South Shore Terrace beer garden opening dates, guidelines

June 29, 2020

Earlier this month, Milwaukee County Parks announced the return of its Traveling Beer Garden, along with a number of new guidelines on account of COVID-19 concerns. Today, the County Parks system also announced...

Lakeshore Chinooks cancel 2020 season

June 29, 2020

Excuse us for being a little late on this one, but last week, the Lakeshore Chinooks quietly announced the team's 2020 season has officially been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Though some Northwo...

My First Band: Adam Greuel (Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, The High Hawks)

June 26, 2020

Over the course of more than a decade with Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, Adam Greuel has shared the stage with some world-renowned acts, played some massive festivals, performed throughout the country, and ev...

338 Friday fish frys and counting: Culver’s (Milwaukee – Layton Avenue)

Caleb Westphal

June 26, 2020

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here.People have been telling me to go to Culver's for a fish fry for years, which I've always brushe...

Relive the music and mayhem of Milwaukee Record’s Virtual Summer Festival

June 26, 2020

At some point during yesterday's eight-hour Milwaukee Record Virtual Summer Festival, someone (we think it was Lauryl Sulfate) said the whole thing was like MTV—when MTV was new and scrappy and weird. We can't ...

Here are some local organizations you should support right now

June 25, 2020

Even though we're spending today attempting to at least somewhat fill the festival-sized hole in Milwaukee's heart with Milwaukee Record's Virtual Summer Festival, we're not going to try to pretend things are n...

Here’s the (rough) schedule for tomorrow’s Milwaukee Record Virtual Summer Festival

June 24, 2020

Hey! On Thursday, June 25, we'll be livestreaming our inaugural (and hopefully final) Milwaukee Record Virtual Summer Festival! Tune in to our Facebook page from noon until 8 p.m. for a day's worth of music, sp...

You can take a Wisconsin Death Trip to see Static-X, other nu-metal bands at “Herd Immunity Fest” in Ringle next month

June 24, 2020

As the world continues to grapple with the deadly (and still very much ongoing) COVID-19 crisis, literally every large-scale festival in the world has been postponed indefinitely, pushed to next year, or outrig...

Be kind to your mind: Mental health resources for Milwaukeeans

Ceara Milligan

June 23, 2020

Right before takeoff, flight attendants demonstrate what to do in case of an in-flight emergency. They instruct passengers to apply their own oxygen masks first—before helping others. To some, this may make lit...

The Highbury has not reopened, but is giving away “Golden Tickets” to watch matches at the bar in private