Milwaukee, WI|News|
Milwaukee Buses Will Have Full Passenger Capacity July 1
Though MCTS will lift its capacity limit, passengers and employees will still have to wear masks on board.
Ethan Duran, Patch Staff
Wisconsin: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Wisconsin are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
After Pandemic Opening, Wauwatosa Shop Marks 1 Year Anniversary
The Flannel Fox's owners describe their challenges with opening a store during a pandemic.
Ethan Duran, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|News|
Waukesha Bar & Pub Changes Hours Due To Job Vacancies
Fuzzy's Sports Pub & Grill​, 627 E. Main St., announced it was adjusting kitchen hours.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Shorewood, WI|News|
Workout Then A Beer: Shorewood Brew Fitness Plans To Open In June
A Milwaukee-based fitness studio that offers craft beer after workouts is coming to Shorewood this month.
John Quinnies, Patch Staff
Brookfield, WI|News|
Brookfield Fourth Of July Events Return In 2021
The Brookfield Fourth Of July Parade will return this year and pass through Calhoun Road, followed by fireworks at night.
Ethan Duran, Patch Staff
Madison, WI|News|
Fourth of July Fireworks Return To Madison For 2021
A July 3 event will take place at Breese Stevens Field featuring food, drinks, music and a fireworks show.
Molly Carmichael, Patch Staff
Greendale, WI|News|
Masks Will Not Be Required In Greendale Schools Summer Programs
An announcement from Superintendent Kim Amidzich said that summer programs will recommend, but not require masks for unvaccinated students.
John Quinnies, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|News|
Waukesha Restaurant Changes Hours Due To Job Vacancies
The Neighbors Bar and Grille​ in Waukesha is limiting kitchen hours.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Marquette Requires Students To Be Vaccinated For Fall Semester
The private university said that all students attending classes this fall will be required to be vaccinated before August.
Ethan Duran, Patch Staff
Shorewood, WI|News|
School Board To Discuss Changes To Student Face Covering Policy
The Shorewood School Board will discuss removing its face covering policy for students at a meeting on Tuesday.
John Quinnies, Patch Staff
Franklin, WI|News|
Masks Will Be Optional In Franklin School District Over Summer
Starting June 17, masks will be optional in the district's summer programs for students, regardless of vaccination status.
John Quinnies, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Mini Donut Stand Will Sweeten Mayfair Mall
Mini donuts will be made on the spot a new restaurant in Mayfair Mall this summer.
Ethan Duran, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Italian-Style Coffee Bar Planned For Wauwatosa Village
The owner says that he wants the bar experience to be similar to cafes in Europe.
Ethan Duran, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
At Home Vaccines: Milwaukee County Launches Healthy Homes Program
People in Milwaukee County can now get vaccinated at home. The Healthy Homes program lets homebound people still get a COVID-19 vaccine.
John Quinnies, Patch Staff
Oak Creek, WI|News|
Meet Crumbl Cookies: A Drexel Town Square Cookie Destination
Ever crave a pie a la mode, but in cookie form? This new spot is bringing new and classic cookie flavors to Drexel Town Square.
John Quinnies, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Where Do You Need A Mask In Wauwatosa Right Now?
According to the Common Council's decision, business and property owners can still enact their own masking rules.
Ethan Duran, Patch Staff
Brookfield, WI|News|
Brookfield Allows 10-Day Music Fest To Go Forward
The Common Council voted 8-6 to allow a large music festival outside a Capitol Drive bar.
Ethan Duran, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Pick 'N Save, Other Kroger Chain Stores Drop Masks For Vaccinated
Pick 'n Save and Metro Market will no longer require customers fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to wear masks inside starting Thursday.
Ethan Duran, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Lawrence University Will Require Students To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Lawrence University mandates that all students 16 or older to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to access or live on campus.
Ethan Duran, Patch Staff
Greenfield, WI|News|
Greenfield July 4 Celebrations To Go Forward This Year
Fireworks and festivities are returning to Konkel Park for the first time since 2019 for Greenfield's 4 of July celebration this year.
John Quinnies, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Milwaukee Mask Mandate Will End Sooner Than Expected
June 1 will be the new date Milwaukee's mask mandate will end. Officials said earlier it would be June 15, the Journal Sentinel reports.
John Quinnies, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Drops Masks For Fully Vaccinated
Wauwatosa Common Council met Tuesday to create an ordinance letting fully vaccinated individuals resume public activities without masks.
Ethan Duran, Patch Staff
Greendale, WI|News|
Greendale School Board Meeting Roundup: Masks, Mental Health
The public voiced concerns about masks and mental health at the Greendale School District Board Meeting Monday night.
John Quinnies, Patch Staff
Brookfield, WI|News|
Masks Now Optional In Elmbrook Schools: District
Face coverings are moved from "required" to "recommended" for students and staff.
Ethan Duran, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Will See $24 Million In Coronavirus Recovery Funds
City leadership will hire a consultant to examine ways to use the relief funds.
Ethan Duran, Patch Staff
New Berlin, WI|News|
New Berlin Will See $3.9 Million In Coronavirus Recovery Funds
The funds will come in two installments 12 months apart.
Ethan Duran, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Several WI Stores Drop Mask Requirement For Vaccinated Customers
Target, Walmart, Costco and Trader Joe's are among the businesses that have all stopped requiring masks for fully vaccinated customers.
Ethan Duran, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|News|
Woodman's Waukesha Store Shifts Mask Policy
Fully vaccinated people are now safely able to resume all activities without masks​ or physical distancing, according to CDC.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Shorewood, WI|News|
New CDC Guidance But Masks Still Mandated In Shorewood For Now
The Shorewood Village Board will convene Monday to decide if the village mask mandate will continue.
John Quinnies, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
J&J Vaccine: Feds Lift Recommended Pause In WI, Elsewhere
A key federal committee recommended that the U.S. lift the pause of the single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Brookfield, WI|News|
Brookfield Boy Uses Pandemic To Write Dragon Chapter Book
Thaathwik Arsha Abhilash, 10, wrote a 30 chapter story with the encouragement of his family and teachers.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin To Hold Virtual Event
We Need Help With The Dishes is Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin’s​​ virtual event on supporting the mission to end hunger in the community
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|News|
Food Bank Distribution Skyrockets In, Near Waukesha County
Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin has seen a significant increase in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Food Bank Distribution Skyrockets In, Near Milwaukee County
Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin has seen a significant increase in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|News|
Waukesha County's Blessings In A Backpack Awarded $5K Donation
The 2021 Make More Happen Award provides a chance a to double the amount to $10,000 that will directly benefit Blessings In A Backpack.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Rising Grocery Prices In Wisconsin Place Strain On Hungry
As National Make Lunch Count Day approaches, trips to the grocery store are getting more expensive, a new USDA report says.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Vaccine Passports In WI? An Overwhelming No From Patch Readers
Wisconsin Patch readers shared their thoughts around the idea of a statewide vaccine passport. See what they had to say.
Feroze Dhanoa, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
5 Wisconsin Early-Childhood Orgs Awarded No Kid Hungry Grants
No Kid Hungry invests $3 million in early-childhood organizations.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Common Council Extends Face Mask Ordinance
The mask ordinance, which was set to expire Wednesday, is now in effect until June 16 in Wauwatosa.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Do You Support A Vaccine Passport In Wisconsin? Take Our Survey
Are you in favor of or against requiring individuals to show that they have been vaccinated against or have tested negative for COVID-19?
Feroze Dhanoa, Patch Staff
