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Filmmaker Ben Balcom had recently returned from the International Film Festival of Rotterdam in The Netherlands when we met for coffee. His ne…
Last issue, we looked at why youth sports participation rates in the MKE area have been declining. With soaring costs, ever-lengthening sports…
Griselda Aldrete could lead a class on the subject of “how to work a room.” While serving as president and CEO of Hispanic Professionals of Gr…
June 23 is National Take Your Dog to Work Day, but for Debra and Michael Watton, that’s every day.
She’s an artist, illustrator, clothing and textile designer and producer, community educator and reuse entrepreneur. That’s Vanessa Devaki And…
On Trend: For the Fashion-Forward Females
At the tail end of 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) published results from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), wh…
It’s been a turbulent year-plus for investors — the instability of the crypto market, rising costs of everyday goods, and a lingering recessio…
The Marquette University coaching legend flourished in Waukesha County.
The child care crisis. It’s a reality that haunts nearly every new parent.
When it comes to creative makers who fill the description of “quintessential MKE,” look no further than the life of sculpture artist Gary Kandziora.
Earlier this year, Raquel Filmanowicz co-founded VC 414, a Milwaukee-based early-stage venture capital firm that invests in high-growth potent…
Planning a wedding comes down to what the couple envisions for their special day, but trends in the industry often play a role in aspects from…
The best way to meet jewelry artist Tasha Rae Tokarz (she goes by Tasha Rae) is to visit her combined storefront and studio at 3074 S. Delawar…
Local organizations an schools are gearing up to offer a range of camps for learners and participants of all ages. Here’s a list of unique opp…
Joel Brennan has built a career in public service. He most recently served as Wisconsin’s secretary of the Department of Administration, where…
Diana Chu and Ben Grzenia are designers, illustrators, painters, writers and zinesters. The married couple, both 32 years old, settled in Milw…
The way Sara Meaney sees it, Milwaukeans who live, work and play every day in the city underestimate the beauty of Lake Michigan. “Milwaukee i…
Learn how to snowshoe
A bedrock principle of American democracy has always been one man, one vote. Shareholder elections are different because, typically, the votin…
A mom, home with two sick children and feeling ill herself, is faced with the fact she may have to go to urgent care with antsy coughing toddl…
“I like to keep holiday decor simple — mainly because I want to enjoy it a little longer than just the holiday season. Winter is long enough, …
Jerry Jendusa is humbly aware he is living a version of the American dream. He co-founded his company, Emteq, in his basement.
According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, more than 88,000 children in Wisconsin have incarcerated parents; more concerning, statistics show…
According to the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP), there are nearly 600,000 Wisconsinites providing family caregiving to a love…
Jerry Jendusa is humbly aware he is living a version of the American dream. He co-founded his company, Emteq, in his basement.
I began mulling over this project — a full-gut kitchen and dining room renovation — six years ago, when we purchased our home.
Anthony Mlachnik is a wealth manager and advisor for professional athletes, entrepreneurs and executives. Mlachnik believes his clients are be…
When COVID hit in spring 2020, we pivoted to new contactless ways of living to keep the population safe from the spread: grocery delivery, tel…
After my husband and I welcomed our daughter this past May, we were hit with the realization that we needed to get our legal documents in orde…
A writer who grew up in MKE reflects on the legacy of America’s Black Holocaust Museum founder James Cameron.
A West Allis woman whose artistic talent lifted her from mental illness now teaches others while continuing to perfect her creativity.
The ease and temptation of impulse buying in today’s fast-moving marketplace also comes with hidden drawbacks for some.
In the first of a three-part series, we look at how the foster parenting system is making an impact in the MKE area.
With fall color drives, adventure excursions, arts festivals and brewery, winery or orchard stops, there’s plenty to do around this state this year.
According to the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, renewable energy use has increased by 90 percent since 2000, around when the climate…
What’s new at the Milwaukee County Zoo? Babies and more babies
As Milwaukee County takes aim at curbing roadway deaths and reckless driving, the Traffic Safety Unit turns partnerships into progress.
Make your backyard party stress-free with these 12 tips.
Area pros talk about the lore of shipwrecks, the best ways to experience them, and share a few of their favorite stories.
A journalist and Milwaukee native returns home to experience the Deer District.
Amid increased rainfall and development on the rise, local conservationists weigh in on the impact of climate change and urbanization on plant…
Shorewood’s Jeannée Sacken is Indiana Jones with a camera. She knows what it’s like to climb too close to the edge of Mt. Kilimanjaro, photogr…
In the first of a series, area historical societies reveal some of the quirkier aspects of MKE — from gas station architecture to yacht clubs …
A behind-the-curtain look at how Summerfest continues to reinvent itself and define MKE as a top-notch music town.
President and CEO of the African American Leadership Alliance of Milwaukee Walter Lanier works to increase the amount of Black talent in MKE.
In the first of a series on home chef tips and techniques, three Milwaukee-area professional chefs and restaurant owners share some secrets of…
How these area family farms have quickly adapted to fast-flowing conditions.
Milwaukee’s split in housing equity goes back more than 50 years, and the fallout from redlining and other decisions still impacts us today.
We asked a few experts for ideas and tips for planning wills and estates, along with thoughts on including distribution information to charities: