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Uniquely Milwaukee
Our flagship program finds the stories in Milwaukee that lift your spirits, prompt you to think, make you feel grateful and inspire you to do more. They connect you to our community, shining a spotlight on what is good about the city, what still needs work, and what makes it Uniquely Milwaukee.
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- Uniquely Milwaukee
SHOUT Robotics fights for all voices to be heard in STEM fields
Every October, Wisconsin Tech Month unifies and celebrates tech and innovation across the state — both the present and the future. That includes a big effort…
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Cristo Rey's civic lessons go from desks to front doors
Election Day is coming up. On Nov. 3, Wisconsin residents will vote for candidates in Congress, the State Senate, the Assembly, governor and even three…
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Getting back in the ‘Swing’ of Wisconsin election season
Who has power in Wisconsin? Two of our friends at WUWM ask — and answer — this question in their podcast that’s back just in time for election season. For…
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A decade after his death, Juan Gabriel still connects with the community
This Latine Heritage Month, we remember the lasting legacy of Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel. Born in Michoacán, Mexico, in the 1950s, he has touched…
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Through tech and teaching, My Way Out provides a path forward
"I’m actually changing the oil. Right now, they’re giving us a speech about the PPE." Terence is one of about a dozen particpants in a virtual-reality class…
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Creativity is sustainable, accessible at 414 Art Revival
When Julianna Jackson and Nate Carpenter moved from St. Louis to Milwaukee, they quickly found a lot to like about their new home. “What did draw us… is the…
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Through words and work, Juan Miguel Martinez represents a movement
This Latine Heritage Month, we celebrate the work of Milwaukee County Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez. Martinez was elected in 2022 as County Supervisor of…
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New film explores the weight Milwaukee’s community leaders carry
Milwaukee is a place of resilience and service. But a shadow of crime and violence hovers over parts of the city. You’ll find evidence of all these things in…
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WI's first trauma recovery center offers specialized services to violence survivors
Survivors of violence in the Milwaukee area have a new place to turn for help. Wisconsin’s first trauma recovery center (TRC) opened in September, offering…
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The trendy photo method bringing patience, artistry into focus
The phones we carry in our pockets give us the ability to snap a picture any time we want. But a nearly 200-year-old form of photography is still around today…
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In a virtual world, Wisconsin Tech Month thrives on actual connection
No matter where you are in the world, technology is changing how we work, live and collaborate. In October, we’ll see once again how the Badger State is part…
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The seed of something special is flourishing in the Garden District
Driving past the corner of 6th and Howard, you might breeze by pollinators pollinating, sunflowers bending in the wind and tomatoes soaking up the sun. But, if…
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Drivers in the city are seeing red. Your Move MKE wants to change that.
Colors do more than just catch our eyes. They can influence our moods and our actions. In Milwaukee's Lincoln Village neighborhood, some hope that colors will…
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FunkClub Wagon brings rhythm to the river
Milwaukee is a city where people love live music, no matter where it’s playing. “I will go anywhere where funk music is playing. And if it’s on water, it’s an…
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At Skate on 8’s, a Milwaukee man helps others find balance
Nicole Olive has owned skates for 20 years but never used them until this summer, when someone who was in a similar position a few years ago gave her a reason…
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Grand Avenue Club matches people with purpose
When Grenesha was 18, she felt the pressure of becoming an adult. Then she retreated. “I was very isolated, just spent all my time at the library mostly by…
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NeuVue gives Milwaukee’s youth a new perspective on their future
It started as an idea. This summer, it broke ground. NeuVue is a $16.2 million housing project that’s unlike any other in Milwaukee: a six-story building on…
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In Vivent Health's fight to end HIV/AIDS, care is everything
During the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Wisconsin — and especially Milwaukee — emerged as the paradigm for response and ongoing advocacy. “Forty years. It’s an amazing…
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For the members of this Milwaukee club, playing around is the point
Do you remember the games you used to play as a kid? No matter how old you are, there’s a certain nostalgia that comes when those memories resurface. But what…
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True Skool brings artists together to blend past, present and future
Sometimes, returning to one’s roots means an actual return to nature — a homecoming of the mind, body and spirit to where it’s always belonged. “I do a lot of…
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MKE Live Groove puts local talent in the national spotlight
Singing in church was Tyler Curtain's first time on stage. Now, the 22-year-old is representing his city on a larger scale. “It was really nerve-wracking, but…
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Venus Social Club carves out space for Milwaukee sapphics
Recently, a hot-pink flier advertising a party caught the eye of Uniquely Milwaukee guest host Rachel Tarby. It was for Venus Social Club, an organization that…
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The Milwaukee yoga class for Black men, by Black men
When Lorenzo Edwards first began practicing yoga, he used it as it was a way to escape the stress of his job. A regular practice turned into attending classes…
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The right tool for the job is free at this Milwaukee library
Need a drill, saw, or lawnmower? Don't buy it; borrow it. Since 2021, the Milwaukee Tool Library has been lending tools to everyone from average community…
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Common, unspoken: The health issue of fibroids thrives on silence
“I just felt like the uterus that I had was a problem, and I wanted it out right away." At 38 years old, Tonda Thompson faced an issue that impacts many women…
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Sound baths offer a different wavelength on the path to wellness
”Many cultures from Asia, Europe, the Americas always used drums, singing bowls, flutes, gongs and various vibrational instruments for ceremonies. They would…
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How SheWolf boxing gym separates from the pack
Like most combat sports, boxing is thought of as a male-dominated activity. But in Milwaukee’s Silver City, there’s one gym providing women with a space to…
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Months after its founder’s death, Roufusport’s impact is still strong
Tucked away on North 76th Street in Milwaukee, below Blue’s Egg Cafe, is Roufusport Mixed Martial Arts Academy. Across two decades, it built a national and…
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From clippers to cancer: Gee Smith’s expanding mission to serve MKE
On this episode, we take you inside a community health clinic at a place known for being as concerned about how their customers feel as how they look: Gee’s…
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By fixing rips and tears, sewing clinic strengthens the fabric of community
Libraries are sacred, public spaces that are typically quiet. But, every other Tuesday at Milwaukee’s Washington Park Library, you’ll hear the hum of a sewing…
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Cine Sin Fronteras at the 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival
We're in the heart of the Milwaukee Film Festival, and there's one member of our Radio Milwaukee team who chose some of the movies you'll see this year. In…
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Pulaski automotive program turns students’ passion into possibility
Casimir Pulaski High School’s automotive program is the largest in Wisconsin. Created in 1963, it’s also the only one left within Milwaukee Public Schools…
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Milwaukee’s young filmmakers go from study hall to the big screen
The Milwaukee Film Festival has always been a place to see movies from a variety of filmmakers, including local talent from here in southeastern Wisconsin. One…
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Campus Changemakers: Marquette Students Lead 10th Annual Justice in Action Conference
‘What is justice without democracy? This was the question asked at Marquette University's 10th annual "Justice in Action" conference. It's a student-led…
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Feel the Beat: Mad Hot Rhythm Celebrates 20 Years of Inspiring Young Dancers
“1,2,3 swing those arms!” This is the magic of young students learning to let go. They’re understanding the power of movement, as part of the in-school dance…
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Comité Sin Fronteras comes to the aid of Milwaukee’s immigrant community
Comité Sin Fronteras has diligently worked alongside other organizations on leading immigration reform in Milwaukee. They support a community-defense network…
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The ‘Swing State’ view of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race
Wisconsin’s Spring Election is April 7, and the most high-profile race is the State Supreme Court seat vacated by conservative judge Rebecca Bradley. So who…
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Scaling the heights for a new perspective on the Miller High Life Theatre
Q: What do Queen, Prince, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac and Martin Luther King, Jr. all have in common? A: They’ve all played at the historic Miller High Life…
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Voices across generations have their say at Black Advocacy Day
The last time Lisa Caruthers visited the Wisconsin State Capitol she was about seven or eight years old, and on a school trip. More than 50 years later, she…
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Celine Farrell is proof positive that art and creativity are ageless
“You know, we all are made in the image and likeness of God, and God is creation. So we're all creative, but sometimes I think some of us are given an extra…
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Milwaukee’s oldest open mic is a door to the local music scene
In the heart of the Riverwest neighborhood is a weekly showcase of some of Milwaukee’s most talented voices. Linneman’s Acoustic Open Stage began in 1993…
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A Milwaukee woman's life in flight is getting off the ground again
A true calling always finds its way to you. Valencia Caldwell is living proof. Her father was an air-traffic controller who always encouraged his children to…
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Community dance event underlines the importance of joy, connection
Step by step… Left foot, then right. Each month, line dancing takes over the Sherman Phoenix Marketplace at a free community event held in partnership with…
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Milwaukee riders join global event in remembrance of Alex Pretti
On Saturday outside Milwaukee City Hall, solidarity showed itself in the form of hundreds of bike riders. They came together in the name of one of their own…
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Street Angels’ foundation is simple: Trust, friendship, kindness
Mister Rogers once challenged us by saying: “Imagine what our real neighborhoods would be like if each of us offered just one kind word to another person.”…
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Sun or snow, this Milwaukee cycling group keeps rolling
In the middle of Milwaukee winter, most of us are used to being outside and active if the conditions are juuust right. But there's a cycling group that meets…
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Sherman Park Grocery Store asks for help to keep serving the community
We’re changing things on the podcast this year, with shorter stories and themed months, each one with a different topic. For January, it’s Health & Wellness…
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Encore: Mixing drinks and Dry January at Milwaukee's first hybrid bar
Join us for this encore edition of Uniquely Milwaukee as we grab a drink at Agency, Milwaukee's first hybrid bar and a 2025 James Beard Award finalist. Immerse…
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Encore: Starting the year by getting rejected ... on purpose!
Happy New Year! This Uniquely Milwaukee throwback goes beyond the age-old question: "What's your New Year's resolution?" For this episode, we embraced the idea…
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A big thank you and an even bigger year ahead
Thank you for listening and supporting Uniquely Milwaukee! In this episode, we have a special message of gratitude from Radio Milwaukee executive director…
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From hope to home: The generational impact of one city program
A few years ago, Radio Milwaukee's Tarik Moody tried to buy a house in the city. Every offer got outbid by LLCs with out-of-state addresses and cash offers…
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Making the scene: How DIY artists and venues get down to business
Every DIY scene needs its supporters. In Milwaukee, Bay View’s Cactus Club is a big one. This beloved music venue is one of the scene’s most revered spots, and…
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Day jobs and late nights: The DIY lifestyle of Milwaukee musicians
Milwaukee is a place filled with creatives, especially in the city’s music scene. We’re home to dozens of independent artists and bands who’d rather do it…
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A feast for the real ones: How Friendsgiving joined the holiday calendar
As the holiday season begins, we’re honoring the roots of Thanksgiving while also celebrating the traditions we’ve created along the way. "Friendsgiving" is…
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The cemetery that literally changed the course of Capitol Drive
Right along West Capitol Drive in Wauwatosa, history hides in plain sight — a time capsule to the city’s past, just off North 119th Street near the northbound…
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Fruition Cafe feeds body, soul as part of Near West Side resurgence
Everybody needs nourishment. It’s at the top of the list for survival. But it’s not the end of the list. Tiffany Miller was well aware of that as she made…
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AfterDark gives Milwaukee’s storytellers a place to shine
The driving force behind Uniquely Milwaukee is storytelling. Most of the time, it comes in the form of a news-style piece. But this episode breaks from that…
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Ghost stories: The spirits inside Café Corazón and Radio Milwaukee
Do you believe in ghosts? With Halloween followed closely by Dia de los Muertos, we’re right in the middle of spooky season — the perfect time to explore and…
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There’s a Third Space for the city’s art community in Merrill Park
The outside of Third Space Collective MKE is hard to miss: a black door with vibrant colors streaming down, as if the paint was striving desperately to spill…
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The women blazing a trail through Wisconsin’s tech landscape
October is Wisconsin Tech Month, and an upcoming Oct. 23 event specifically highlights an underrepresented group in tech: women, who make up only about 30% of…