Maredithe Meyer
Maredithe has covered retail, restaurants, entertainment and tourism since 2018. Her duties as associate editor include copy editing, page proofing and managing work flow. Meyer earned a degree in journalism from Marquette University and still enjoys attending men’s basketball games to cheer on the Golden Eagles. Also in her free time, Meyer coaches high school field hockey and loves trying out new restaurants in Milwaukee.
Empty stores spur Kesslers to find new ways to do business
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic came during what had already been turbulent times for the retail industry as e-commerce had increasingly replaced traditional brick-and-mortar, forcing many big box retailers to shut down.
Tavern League pushes for bars, restaurants to reopen by May 1
The Tavern League of Wisconsin wants bars, restaurants and supper clubs across the state to reopen about three weeks before Gov. Tony Evers' extended Safer at Home order expires.
Pearl Mist Cruises delays 2020 port calls in Milwaukee due to COVID-19
What had been tapped to be a momentous summer for Port Milwaukee's cruise ship traffic has taken a slight turn due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
State tourism industry looks to capitalize on second half of the year
Wisconsin's tourism industry is looking at a $642 million loss in travel spending from March 7 to April 4 due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, according to recent data from the U.S. Travel Association.
Businesses, insurers at odds over COVID-19 business interruption claims
When Marla Poytinger temporarily closed her bar-entertainment business last month due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, she needed to figure out a way to stay afloat while continuing to pay and provide health insurance for more than 60 employees.
Brewers, Bucks launch relief funds for stadium employees
The Milwaukee Brewers and Milwaukee Bucks are lending a hand to part-time workers at Miller Park and Fiserv Forum who are temporarily out of work due the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Restaurants seek changes to CARES Act
The federal government's CARES Act will be a shot in the arm for many small businesses across the country, but the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package may not be enough to save independent restaurants from one of the darkest times the industry has ever faced.
Carnevor responds to demand with curbside service
Downtown Milwaukee upscale steakhouse Carnevor is reopening on Thursday for curbside to-go service.
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The Pfister Hotel temporarily closes due to COVID-19
Downtown Milwaukee's iconic Pfister Hotel shut its doors Tuesday in response to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and its devastating impact on the hospitality industry.
Kroger limits customer capacity at all stores in response to COVID-19
The Kroger Co., the parent company of Milwaukee grocery store operator Roundy’s Inc., will reduce the number of shoppers allowed inside each of its stores to help curb the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Filmanowicz: DNC’s local host committee is ‘full steam ahead’
Raquel Filmanowicz came into her role as the new chief executive officer of the local host committee for the 2020 Democratic National Convention, to be held in Milwaukee, just in time for the COVID-19 coronavirus to rock the nation.
DNC’s date change creates logistical challenge
Many in Milwaukee breathed a sigh of relief on Thursday when the DNC announced its 2020 convention will still take place here this summer, but organizers and local entities are now faced with the logistics of rescheduling a major event as the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic crisis persists.Â
