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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 MilwaukeeTime capsule accidentially uncovered at V.A. Medical Center
It was buried for more than 50 years and contained perfectly preserved documents, newspapers, photos and books. Milwaukee V.A. Spokesperson Gary Kunich tells…
Uniquely MilwaukeeThe story of Nearest Green ‘the greatest whiskey maker the world never knew’ comes to Milwaukee
Fawn Weaver is the CEO and Chief Historian of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. She was invited to Milwaukee's Stella Van Buren to share her research on the story…
Uniquely MilwaukeeMeet Max Zuleta, the Guinness World Record holder carving ice sculptures in Wisconsin
Max Zuleta is the owner of Art Below Zero, a company specializing in ice sculptures. He found his love for ice sculpting growing up in Venezuela, and followed…
Uniquely MilwaukeeKathy's House provides comfort for adult patients and families during medical treatments
Kathy's House is a non-profit organization providing a temporary home for adult patients traveling to Milwaukee for advanced medical care. Patients are…
Uniquely MilwaukeeHear how the Beastie Boys sampled the late Harvey Scales
Milwaukee native and prolific musical artist Harvey Scales passed away on Feb. 11, 2019. He had a decades-long career, won a grammy, co-wrote the first…
Uniquely MilwaukeeDori Zori chats with Harvey Scales
The grammy winning R&B artist -- and Milwaukee native -- Harvey Scales passed away on Feb. 11, 2019. Today, we revisit a conversation he had with 88Nine's Dori…
Uniquely MilwaukeeMilwaukee Film offering special programming during Black History Month
Black Lens expands it programming to a year-round format, beginning this February during Black History Month. Milwaukee Film's Dr. Donte McFadden talks about…
Uniquely MilwaukeeCelebrating Black history through handmade jewelry
Papyrus & Charms is one of many Black-owned businesses showcasing its work at the Bronzeville Collective. Lean how one artist is paying homage to her heritage…
Uniquely MilwaukeeMilwaukeeans open up about their stories for Gun Violence Survivors Week
This February 1 to February 8 is the inaugural Gun Violence Survivors Week, and survivors across the United States are sharing their stories in a trending…
Uniquely MilwaukeeThese girls rock. Literally.
Get to know the teenage rockstars of Negative/Positive in this episode of Community Stories.
Uniquely MilwaukeeA south side guitar festival invites international acts to work with Latino youth musicians
The 6th annual Guitar Festival at the United Community Center invites internationally-recognized guitarists to work with young Latino guitarists in Milwaukee…
Uniquely MilwaukeeNew Milwaukee maker space at Golda Meir Middle School
Golda Meir School cut the ribbon on its new maker space back in November. Since then, middle school students have had access to cutting edge technology…
Uniquely MilwaukeeA new VA program and partnership could save veteran lives
The Milwaukee VA Medical Center serves 24,000 veterans, a quarter of which, come to the VA for mental health crises. “This is their medical home, most of them…
Uniquely MilwaukeeCelebrating MLK Day with peace and pie
April Harris organized Milwaukee's first ever "Peace Through Pie" event, which celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of peace with pie, conversation…
Uniquely MilwaukeeWhat Mister Rogers' longtime TV producer remembers most about him
Hedda Sharapan, producer and close personal friend of Fred Rogers, is heading to Milwaukee on Feb. 6 for a talk at the Jewish Community Center. Hear her…
Uniquely MilwaukeeHours Against Hate replaces hateful rhetoric by teaching tolerance
Hours Against Hate replaces hateful rhetoric by teaching tolerance
Uniquely MilwaukeeMuslim owned Ma'Ruf Youth Innovation Center opens on North Side
A vacant building was slated to become a massive liquor store at 21st and Hamptom. Hear how a Muslim owned and operated Milwaukee organization worked with city…
Uniquely MilwaukeeFrom accounting to medicine: meet the woman advocating for Latino equity in medicine
After her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, Carla Echeveste was inspired to change the course of her life. She turned down an accounting job at her…
Uniquely MilwaukeeFree AIRA service for blind and low vision expands to other Milwaukee County buildings
Free AIRA service for the blind and low vision was made accessible at Milwaukee's airport a couple months ago. Now, the free service is expanding to include a…
Uniquely MilwaukeeThe Benedict Center is keeping homeless women warm and fed this winter
The Benedict Center's SIsters Program conducts in-the-street outreach, case management and skill building for women who are in the sex-based trade. Their…
Uniquely MilwaukeeJazale’s Art Studio molds and mentors Milwaukee’s inner-city youth artists
When art programs began getting slashed across schools in Milwaukee, two hometown brothers decided to found a program for the many inner-city youth who were…
Uniquely MilwaukeeWhy you should see 'Black Nativity' this weekend
For the last four years, a group of multitalented group of black Milwaukee artists have presented the musical 'Black Nativity' at the Marcus Center for the…
Uniquely MilwaukeeMilwaukee Youth Arts Center is grooming future performance artists
The Milwaukee Youth Arts Center (MYAC) is home to two legendary arts education programs - First Stage Children’s Theater and Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra…
Uniquely MilwaukeeThis Bay View studio teaches healing through art therapy
In this piece, we walk through the doors of Bloom Center for Art and Integrated Therapy in Bay View. Bloom teaches healing through art therapy.
Uniquely MilwaukeeLatino Strings emphasizes culture in music education program for Latino youth
The Latino Strings program has been a pillar of music and Latino culture at the United Community Center since it was founded in 2002 by musician Dinorah…
Uniquely MilwaukeeMYSO: Milwaukee's youth orchestra...and so much more
This holiday season, we're tipping our hats to some of the great local organizations helping youth connect to the arts. In this story, we head to Milwaukee…
Uniquely MilwaukeeGrace Weber's Music Lab brings the music industry straight to Milwaukee high school artists
Grace Weber’s Music Lab has hosted locally and nationally-known music acts like WebsterX and Jamila Woods for an immersive music education experience. Once a…
Uniquely MilwaukeeMilwaukee Art Museum offers family-friendly arts education to Milwaukee families with Family Sundays
A partnership between Kohl’s Cares and the Milwaukee Art Museum is bringing families into the art museum five Sundays a year for interactive and educational…
Uniquely MilwaukeeIslands of Brilliance helping kids on autism spectrum discover talent in art, tech
Since 2012, a Milwaukee nonprofit has been helping students on the autism spectrum develop social and language skills, using a unique blend of art and…
Uniquely MilwaukeeThe Salvation Army's famous red kettle is getting a makeover
Natalie Doherty is one of 10 Milwaukee artists selected by the Salvation Army to redecorate their red donation kettles for the winter holidays.
Uniquely MilwaukeeHigh school sophomore creates business to keep feet of the homeless warm during winter
Liv Partenfelder is a sophomore at Pathways High School - a new school near downtown Milwaukee. During her freshman year, Liv took an entrepreneurship class…
Uniquely MilwaukeeListen to slain Milwaukee teen's anti-gun essay, delivered by local poet Dasha Kelly
Two years before her tragic shooting death, Milwaukee teenager Sandra Parks, 13, penned an award winning anti-violence essay. Listen local poet Dasha Kelly to…
Uniquely Milwaukee‘Green Card Voices’ visits Pulaski High School to document immigrant stories
Green Card Voices is telling immigrant stories the right way – with authenticity and allowing people to be in control of their stories. The organization…
Uniquely MilwaukeeMilwaukee is getting its first "art hotel." Introducing the Saint Kate Arts Hotel.
Milwaukee is getting a new creative hub called the Saint Kate Arts Hotel. The hotel will serve as a place for people to spend the night in the city while also…
Uniquely MilwaukeeThousands of Milwaukee children get free winter coats thanks to unique partnership
Thousands of children in Milwaukee are living below the poverty line, which means many will go without a proper coat this winter. But two Milwaukee…
Uniquely MilwaukeeCOA brings STEM education to low-income students
COA, an after school education organization, was recently awarded with a grant from Kohls to bring STEM education to students from low-income backgrounds.
Uniquely MilwaukeeMore women are getting into the sneaker culture. Why it's more than shoes.
Video Producer Vianca Fuster chats with Nate Imig about her video story exploring the growing sneaker culture among Milwaukee women. Watch the full video…
Uniquely MilwaukeeJewish law professor pens viral open letter following Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
Marquette University Law School Professor Andrea Schneider reacts to the deadly shooting at Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA that claimed 11 lives on…
Uniquely MilwaukeeBLOC's educational canvassing and 'free ride to the polls' hopes to increase voter turnout in Milwaukee' Black community
BLOC, or Black Leaders Organizing for Communities, was a response to local and nationwide criticism of low voter turnouts in African-American communities…
Uniquely Milwaukee"Building Bridges" fosters dialogue between Sherman Park residents and law enforcement
Last week, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church hosted dozens of Sherman Park residents for a Building Bridges listening circle. Community members, young and older…
Uniquely MilwaukeeMeet the shop cultivating Milwaukee’s skateboard scene for the past 30 years
Sky High skate shop celebrates 30 years of cultivating Milwaukee's skateboard scene. Meet the man behind the Bay View shop - Aaron Polaski.
Uniquely MilwaukeeBlack Girl Training is about identity and bringing filmmakers of color together in Milwaukee
Black Girl Training is about identity and bringing filmmakers of color together in Milwaukee
Uniquely MilwaukeeNCSL makes organized football accessible for inner city youth
NCSL, or Neighborhood Children's Sports League, is making organized football easily accessible and affordable for inner-city children in Milwaukee.
Uniquely MilwaukeeListen to local poet’s beautiful ‘Love Letter to Milwaukee’
There’s something special about Kavon Cortez Jones. The 22-year-old spoken word artist speaks softly, but eloquently, making every word count. He’s a lifelong…
Uniquely MilwaukeeMilwaukee Youth Council responds to being called 'little convicts' by blogger
“Little convicts.” That was the phrase recently used by a conservative blogger to describe students at Vincent High School. Hear how the Milwaukee Youth…
Uniquely MilwaukeeWhat goes on at the Bong Recreation Area?
Ever wondered what's inside? What exactly is a "recreation area?" How did it get the name "Bong?" 88Nine's Nate Imig went to Kansasville to find out.
Uniquely MilwaukeePublic housing goes smoke free, and it's working
On July 31, public housing across the nation went smoke free. The federal Housing and Urban Development issued a new rule banning tobacco use in and near…
Uniquely MilwaukeeMS Run the US with Ricardo Contreras
MS Run the US is a 3,100-mile long relay race from Los Angeles, California to New York. The run was started in Brookfield, Wisconsin in 2009 to raise awareness…
Uniquely MilwaukeeSuit giveaway helping underserved men land jobs
The City of Milwaukee recently partnered with America Works WI to provide suits -- at no cost -- to men looking for work. Hear from a homeless man who is…
Uniquely MilwaukeeInvisible Lines to appear in Milwaukee Film Fest
Invisible Lines creators Laura Kezman, Vianca Fuster and Nate Imig discuss the next chapter for 88Nine's first feature-length documentary, debuting Saturday…
Uniquely MilwaukeePutting Milwaukee in a chocolate box
Arts @ Large partnered with the sweet folks at Burke Candy in Riverwest to design a Milwaukee-themed chocolate box. Summer interns for the non-profit arts…
Uniquely MilwaukeeCommunity members make their case for saving JobLines bus routes
Rosa Yeh is a New York-turned-Milwaukeean who has depended on public transportation her entire life. She came to Milwaukee to attend Marquette University, and…
Uniquely MilwaukeeThe Milwaukee VA is taking major steps to reduce their environmental impact
How often do you think about how your shopping and dining habits may have an impact on our planet? We’re being asked to consider it more as cities like Chicago…
Uniquely MilwaukeeBr!NK Festival is here to pave the way for more women playwrights in Midwest
Every year for the last five years, Milwaukee Renaissance Theaterworks hosts the Br!NK Festival as a way to uplift the voices and stories of women playwrights…
Uniquely MilwaukeeBlack and Pink Milwaukee
The rare art of a handwritten letter, dare I say, in cursive, has become nearly extinct. Penpals, however, have managed to survive natural selection and make a…
Uniquely MilwaukeeUW-Milwaukee's Enquest camp introduces high school girls to a career in engineering
UW-Milwaukee's Enquest engineering camp was created eight years ago to give high school girls exposure to an education and career in engineering. This summer…
Uniquely MilwaukeeBrown Boys Bonding Thru Books
“It’s really a beautiful experience… to be surrounded by young minds in a beautiful garden, it’s a great experience,” said Jeff Brown, as we were surrounded by…
Uniquely MilwaukeeMeet the woman behind the State Fair's Spin City
The bright neon lights of rollercoaster rides and carnival games light up I-94 every August – but have you ever wondered who it is that helps make the…
Uniquely MilwaukeeJoin herbalist Kyle Denton in an herb walk around Milwaukee
Kyle Denton is an herbalist. His expertise revolves around all that grows from the ground: plants, flowers, fruits and more. He also owns Tippecanoe Herbs &…
Uniquely MilwaukeeFesta Italiana’s photo exhibit honors the city’s Italian communities
Christine Conley, whose grandparents are from Italy, has been a festivalgoer and volunteer from just about the beginning. She currently manages the Italian…