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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 MilwaukeeLes Paul's famous echo chambers
Les Paul Foundation's Sue Baker talks about Paul's innovative work designing one of the most well known recording studios in the world, Capitol Records in Los…
Uniquely MilwaukeeLes Paul's life of musical innovation
Les Paul would have celebrated his 103rd birthday this year, and all these years later, the Wisconsin native's influence is still heard in virtually every…
Uniquely MilwaukeeHabitat Hotels give shelter to fish in Milwaukee's harbor
Habitat Hotels give shelter to fish in Milwaukee's harbor
Uniquely MilwaukeeMarcus Center connects high school students with theater pros
A free program is helping Milwaukee Public High School students realize their theater dreams at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
Uniquely MilwaukeeSt. Ann’s Center is on a mission to help Cameroonians
St. Ann’s Center is a Milwaukee-based organization founded by Sister Edna Lonergan. They provide intergenerational care services to north and south side…
Uniquely MilwaukeeVoces de la Frontera's prepares immigrants for citizenship
Creating successful immigration policies is a hot topic conversation in mainstream media, especially given the separations happening at the Mexico-United…
Uniquely Milwaukee‘WI, We Need to Talk’ is the conversation we need to have about youth trafficking
Last week, the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DFC) launched a new campaign to address youth human trafficking in Wisconsin. New bus…
Uniquely MilwaukeeSHARP Literacy Intergenerational Art Program
Children and seniors had the chance to work together on an art project this summer at Shorehaven senior community in Oconomowoc. They formed clay butterflies…
Uniquely MilwaukeeThe Womb Room is a safe space for all Milwaukee parents
Back in January, Amy Bluhme opened the doors to The Womb Room, a birthing community center where south side Milwaukee meets West Allis. The Womb Room was…
Uniquely MilwaukeeWhat's it like to be a shuttle driver for a Milwaukee tavern?
It's kind of a Milwaukee thing - riding a tavern shuttle to the Summerfest grounds or to a sporting event. Do other cities offer shuttles like we do? What's it…
Uniquely MilwaukeeA.W.E truck studios hit the road with free art projects
Artists Working in Education (A.W.E) is a nonprofit organization providing free art services for the Milwaukee Community. This summer they celebrate their 20th…
Uniquely MilwaukeeSteve Radtke of Valor Replicas brings scifi movie prop replicas to life
Steve Radtke has always been a maker. When he thinks about his first memories, he sees himself in the basement of his childhood home with his dad building…
Uniquely MilwaukeeMission of Mercy: A weekend of free dental care
Over 1,300 dentists, students and volunteers came together Friday and Saturday to provide free dental care through Mission of Mercy (MoM). MoM is a nationwide…
Uniquely MilwaukeeUWM to host African American Mental Health summit
This weekend, UW-Milwaukee and the Milwaukee VA Medical Center will host an all-day summit focused on black veterans and mental health. In this story, a…
Uniquely MilwaukeeMPS students receive record-setting college scholarship total
MPS students will be heading to college with a total of $86.2 million in scholarships, the highest-ever for the district.
Uniquely MilwaukeeHey Milwaukee – meet virtual reality!
Virtual reality (VR) is an emerging technology ready to take over. It’s being used in the healthcare field to teach future surgeons and doctors how to conduct…
Uniquely MilwaukeeThese two gallery owners are teaming up for #lunchbag
Shawn Dekay and Flow Johnson are both owners of creative spaces in Milwaukee. Dekay owns Dream Lab, a café and studio located on 5th and National and Johnson…
Uniquely MilwaukeeMedical College and Froedtert launch 'Cancer Crush'
Cancer survivor Dan Knuf shares his personal story of beating the disease with life-saving treatment, developed from research conducted at MCW & Froedtert.
Uniquely MilwaukeeUCC boxing program produces professional and Olympic-level boxers
The United Community Center’s boxing program is the stomping grounds gym to a number professionally competitive boxers – thanks to Coach Israel “Shorty” Acosta.
Uniquely MilwaukeeTransgender student voted prom queen at Homestead High School
Just in time for Pride Month: Meet high school junior Nikko Nelson who was voted prom queen by her fellow students in Mequon, WI. Now, she is accepting another…
Uniquely MilwaukeeMilwaukee native's legacy lives on through scholarship for journalists
Milwaukee native's legacy lives on through scholarship for journalists
Uniquely Milwaukee'Snakes in the museum!' This volunteer group brings reptiles to Betty Brinn monthly
Cheryl Sterrenburg loves reptiles. She remembers picking up a garter snake as a young girl for the first time in the suburbs of Chicago: “The other girls…
Uniquely MilwaukeeAlicia Carr is a unicorn in the tech industry
Alicia Carr recognizes the rarity of her demographic in her chosen field. At age 51, the Atlanta-native was drawn to technology and decided that her next…
Uniquely MilwaukeeHPGM scholarship inspires a boost in Latino representation
On Saturday, May 12 the Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee (HPGM) will host their annual HPGM Five Star Gala to raise money for resources Latino…
Uniquely MilwaukeeScript & Score teaches 6th graders to produce an opera
Opera instructor Nathan Wesselowski teaches 6th grade students at Milwaukee Parkside School for the Arts how to produce their own opera based on their…
Uniquely MilwaukeeHolocaust survivor shares personal story, concern for today
88Nine's Nate Imig speaks with Holocaust survivor Estelle Laughlin prior to her appearance at Alverno College's annual day of remembrance. This radio piece…
Uniquely MilwaukeeHolocaust survivor gives rare interview, shares personal story
It is becoming increasingly rare to hear firsthand from someone who experienced the horrors of the Holocaust. Listen to Estelle Glaser Laughlin, 2018's…
Uniquely MilwaukeeSpecial Record Store Day release features all Wisconsin artists
Listen: For the second year in a row, a collective of Wisconsin musicians will release an album on Record Store Day, benefiting a statewide charity. Milwaukee…
Uniquely MilwaukeeYear of the Arts Festival
Milwaukee's favorite artist collective, New Age Narcissism (NAN), is applying their range of dynamic talent into where they believe it matters most: Milwaukee…
Uniquely MilwaukeeAlverno College hosts 2nd annual Voices of Refugees day
For the second year in a row, Alverno College recently hosted its "Voices of Refugees Day." Listen to the podcast to hear a student, originally from Burma…
Uniquely MilwaukeeArte Para Todos organizers talk Milwaukee music, funding education
Milwaukee music fans, rejoice! The fourth annual Arte Para Todos is almost here. The four-day music festival runs Apr. 26-29 and will feature dozens of…
Uniquely MilwaukeeHoly cow! A conversation with Manitowoc Minute's Charlie Berens
If you spent any time slacking at work and watching Youtube, you've probably seen his videos. Comedian Charlie Berens is the man starring in the "Manitowoc…
Uniquely MilwaukeeUWM students open first ever campus food pantry
UWM Super Senior Dakota Crowell and Urban Studies graduate student Renee Scampini discuss the formation of the campus' first-ever Food Center and Pantry.
Uniquely MilwaukeeSecret Stadium Sauce inventor breaks his silence…sort of
Listen to Rick Abramson, the inventor of Secret Stadium Sauce, talk about his creation.
Uniquely MilwaukeeMentor program pairs emerging artists with established professionals
The annual MARN mentor program links professional artists up with emerging ones.
Uniquely MilwaukeeWisconsin’s ‘Youth of the Year’ speaks out against sexual violence
Daijahnay Canady is Wisconsin’s Youth of the Year. She’s making change and challenging those misconceptions.
Uniquely Milwaukee‘Sista Circle’ connects female leaders of color with Milwaukee girls
Listen to Ebony Hayes talk about how “Sista Circle” and local female leaders of color are inspiring young Milwaukee girls.
Uniquely MilwaukeeLex Allen talks about his new ‘radical self-love’ anthem for LGBTQ youth
Lex Allen wants LGBTQ youth to know: “you are beautiful, loved, worthy…just as you are.” These are the words he wished he had heard growing up. Young people…
Uniquely MilwaukeeLex Allen talks about his new ‘radical self-love’ anthem for LGBTQ youth
Lex Allen wants LGBTQ youth to know: “you are beautiful, loved, worthy…just the as you are.” These are the words he wished he had heard growing up. Young…
Uniquely Milwaukee‘That could have been our school’: The national walkout in Milwaukee
Students walk out for Parkland Shorewood High School students leave class for 17 minutes of solidarity with Parkland and in protest for gun reform during the…
Uniquely MilwaukeeMPS sends nearly 200 young men to see a ‘Black Panther’ screening
It was more than a simple day at the movies for nearly 200 Milwaukee Public Schools students. For these young men of color, it was a day designed just for…
Uniquely MilwaukeeGirls Academy is preparing high school girls for a future in STEM
According to Catalyst, women make up less than 28 percent of the employees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Women of color come in…
Uniquely MilwaukeeHow the Amani neighborhood has drastically lowered crime
While stories of car theft and gun violence dominate the daily news, they might not truly reflect the reality in some Milwaukee neighborhoods. That’s the case…
Uniquely MilwaukeeLove Milwaukee history? Join this Facebook group
The page’s description reads that its purpose “is not about living in the past, it’s an appreciation for the people, lives & architecture from Milwaukee’s…
Uniquely Milwaukee50 Shades of Black: Celebrating Milwaukee’s black history and black present
February is Black History Month and I couldn’t let the month end without sharing a story about Milwaukee’s black history. Although to be fair, I celebrate…
Uniquely Milwaukee15 photos of hidden Milwaukee graffiti
Graffiti isn’t always a nuisance. It can tell a story, taking you to a specific moment in time, allowing you to share a moment with someone you’ve never met…
Uniquely MilwaukeeFrench Alliance celebrates 100 years in Milwaukee
Milwaukee’s chapter of the French Alliance will be celebrating their 100th anniversary in Milwaukee this year. Anne Leplae, the Executive Director of this…
Uniquely MilwaukeeMajor change coming to former St. Anthony’s hospital
A vacant Milwaukee hospital building is seeing substantial redevelopment and will soon serve those in need.
Uniquely MilwaukeeLoving yourself is the best Valentine’s Day gift you can give
Ready for Love is a performance piece designed to make you feel a different type of love on Valentine’s Day.