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A summer reading challenge lets MPS students receive free books and explore Milwaukee
A summer reading program is in full swing and your child can join in. The Passport to Summer Reading is a reading program through Milwaukee Public Schools. It encourages kids and their families to pick-up free children's books at different festivals and local businesses in Milwaukee's neighborhoods. It's meant to...
Pet experts share tips to keep animals safe during Fourth of July fireworks in the Milwaukee area
While Milwaukee's traditional lakefront fireworks may be canceled this year, there are still plenty of shows planned across Wisconsin. But with noisy fireworks comes terrified pets, some of which can end up missing. "A lack of preparation or awareness of just how far a dog will go when they are...
A wine bar, restaurants and a workout studio: See what's new in Milwaukee's west suburbs
A wine bar, a restaurant revival, French fare and a workout studio. Check out these businesses that recently opened or plan to open soon in Brookfield and Wauwatosa. Pipsqueak Wine now open in Wauwatosa ...
‘The Chi’ star Jacob Latimore on his Milwaukee roots and mental-health push
The smart money would be on his work as an actor that has spanned more than a decade and extends from the big screen (Ride Along, The Maze Runner, Collateral Beauty and the new version of House Party) to prestige television series like his current run on The Chi, which recently got renewed for a seventh season.
Former TMJ4 anchor Bill Taylor's family & former colleagues remember his legacy
TMJ4 remembers the late Bill Taylor and his many contributions to this community. His family has planned a memorial for Saturday, August 3rd at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society Museum.
Crowds Awed by Floating Baby in Colossal Art Installation Over Lake Michigan
This week, a giant, 112-foot-long sleeping infant floated above the shores of Lake Michigan. It wasn’t a collective hallucination—it was “Baby You,” a breathtaking art installation that captured the imagination of Milwaukeeans over the Summer Solstice. The spectacle celebrated the U.S. launch of Przekrój, an iconic...
Things to do in Milwaukee this weekend after July Fourth (besides Summerfest)
For the first time since 2019, the African Cultural Festival, celebrating African culture, art, music, food and more, returns to Areas 2 and 3 of Brown Deer Park, 7835 N. Green Bay Road, from noon to 7 p.m. July 6. Admission is free. Info: africanstakeholdersinc.org/african-cultural-festival. Independence Day Weekend at Old...
At the Center for Independence's Urban Garden, clients grow food while cultivating skills
With masterful precision, Malcolm Pereira trims romaine leaves and bronze fennel for a delivery to Braise restaurant, 1101 S. Second St. In addition to clipping fully grown vegetables, Pereira’s job is to put new plants into the ground and pull weeds. Pereira, who is autistic, is one of many Milwaukee Center for Independence...
The Angel Of Death Is The Hottest Cheese On Earth! Find It At This Wisconsin Store!
MILWAUKEE, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Mart, nestled on Old World Third Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, boasts a vast array of cheese options. From aged Cheddar to smoked Gouda, this cheese haven has it all. For those who enjoy a spicy kick, the shop offers 16 tantalizing flavors, including Spicy...
Milwaukee chef, restaurant owner not seeing expected RNC boost
The head chef and owner of Milwaukee restaurant Amilinda says the expected boost from the upcoming Republican National Convention isn’t materializing, and even regulars won’t be showing up during convention week. Gregory Leon has been running the Spanish-Portuguese restaurant for close to nine years in downtown Milwaukee, about...
One hundred years of history, art and culture for Milwaukee's Villa Terrace
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- It's like having an Italian home from centuries ago in our own backyard. The 19-thousand square foot Villa Terrace Art Museum overlooks Lake Michigan on Milwaukee's east side, and now, the special place is marking a major milestone: one hundred years. There are numerous events planned...
On the Counter; N/A Black Widow
MILWAUKEE - A complex and delicious spin on the classic New York Sour. Ryan Castelaz, Creative Director for Agency, shows us how to make a N/A Black Widow. Combine the first 7 ingredients and hard shake with ice, then strain and dry shake for 20 seconds. Roll through a basket strainer into your glass, then carefully pour the N/A wine over the back of a bar spoon to sink it between the egg white foam and the cocktail. Enjoy.
Best Bites: 4 of the best dishes our dining critic ate in Milwaukee in June
In her Best Bites series, dining critic Rachel Bernhard rounds up some of the most delicious dishes she ate around Milwaukee in recent weeks. From food-truck finds to fine-dining dishes, these are some of her favorite things that crossed her plate each month. Summer is my season. Gimme all the lakeside picnics, outdoor...
Flat track racing and its stars are focus of award-winning Madison film, ‘Angels Of Dirt’
When Charlotte Kainz started to draw as a toddler, she didn’t doodle rainbows or stick people or sun rays on the page. Kainz, of West Allis, drew what she loved: an XR750, a Harley-Davidson racing motorcycle. That’s the bike Kainz would eventually ride to a career in professional flat track racing.
Wisconsin native uplifting others with 'Tour de Force for Good'
MILWAUKEE COUNTY, Wis. - A Wisconsin native is using her voice, colorful personality, and four wheels to uplift others. Marge Eiseman likes to create joy. "Look for the good in others, even when it’s hard to find," she said. That’s why the Milwaukee native who lives in Washington state...
Fourth of July Fireworks & Events + Grilling Tips
Sandy Maxx details some of the confusing fireworks rules and laws in different cities in Wisconsin plus firework safety tips in places you can use them. Also, fourth of July weekend events in Milwaukee and beyond plus grilling tips for your cookouts.
Cumbia with a Milwaukee twist on 'La Alternativa'
This episode had everything and more: energetic beats, new-wave rhythms and a Milwaukee-style Cumbia courtesy of El Sebas, who delighted us with an exclusive preview of his upcoming EP, MilwauCumbia, by sharing lead single “U.” This track perfectly blends hometown pride with irresistible Cumbia rhythms, guaranteed to get you dancing.
Artist K Camp Reflects on His Music and Health at Summerfest 2024 in Milwaukee
Artist K Camp is a Milwaukee-born and Atlanta-raised artist who first came to fame in 2013 with the hit song “Money Baby”. He was signed to Interscope Records but has been performing as an independent artist since 2020. The artist performed at the 2024 Summerfest in Milwaukee and...
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