Articles by Amanda Maniscalco

Director: Adam Shankman Stars: Taraji Henson, Josh Brener, Aldis Hodge, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Tracy Morgan What Men Want  is a spin off the original film What Women Want, produced in the year 2000. In the last few years, the Me Too movement has gained way, even in the theatrical scope of the matter. Producers have […]

Restaurant: Bee’s Cuisine Hours: Monday-Saturday: 11 AM – 9 PM, Closed on Sundays Location: 2336 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211 Phone: (414) 551-2166 Cuisine Type: Southeast Asian Price Range of Entrees: $8-$15 Drive by and you’ll miss it. This Southeast Asian restaurant is squeezed into the midst of superb restaurants and establishments on Milwaukee’s […]

Many people have made the switch to healthier lifestyles for various reasons. Some of these reasons include to lose weight, manage their diabetes, promote heart and gut health,  strengthen bones, and much more. But many people don’t realize the importance of how food can impact our brains. The motherboard of our computerized bodies, our brain […]

Every summer since I was little my parents have grown herbs, leafy greens, peppers, always cherry tomatoes, and one year we even grew pumpkins. The entire backyard became a prickly pumpkin patch. It’s tradition for our whole family to get together for a barbeque on Fourth of July. Last year I was in charge of […]

Restaurant: Kawa Ramen and Sushi Hours: Monday-Thursday: 11:30 AM-10:00 PM, Friday: 11:30 AM-10:30 PM, Saturday: 11:30 AM-9:30 PM, Sunday: 12:30 PM-9:00 PM Location: 2321 North Murray Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53211 Phone: (414) 800-7979 Cuisine Type: Japanese Price Range: Appetizers: $4-$14; Rolls: $4-$14; Entrees: $11-$32, with two sharing plates priced at $54 and $76 It was […]

Tony Evers ran for Governor on the platform for a cleaner environment and now it’s coming to fruition. Governor Evers’ recent budget measures for Wisconsin to become a carbon-free state by the year 2050 are currently being considered by the Legislature, the one entity currently against the proposal. For Wisconsin to switch over to using […]

JUNE 1. Pridefest – June 6-9 Since 1996, Pridefest has been the only known LGBTQ festival in the world with a permanent location at the Henry Maier Festival Park on Milwaukee’s East side.  Celebrate diversity and take part in the entertainment and marketplace. 2. Polish Fest – June 14-16 Explore the sights, sounds and tastes […]

After the release of Attorney General Bill Barr’s four-page summary of the Mueller investigation, many people, including our editorial board, are debating on whether or not Trump should be exonerated. On the grounds of what Mueller was investigating, whether Russia interfered with the 2016 presidential election or not, Mueller ultimately decided there was never any […]

For 2019, over 70 percent of Americans made the resolution to either lose weight or eat healthier, including myself. I speak for most of us when I say to do this we either join a gym or go on a diet – or both. Lucky for us, nationally recognized experts in diet and nutrition have […]

“Who doesn’t love dessert?” was the thought in Joni Stefanczyk’s head when her mother brought up the Christmas Lights and Desserts Tour. Her mother, Joanne Grych, invited both Joni and her sister, Jill, to celebrate the two of their birthdays. The three of them get together every year because the sisters have since moved out […]

Justin Gagnie, 33 from West Allis, Wisconsin, is always looking for fun and free activities to take his step son to. This weekend, they visited the State Fair Park for Harvest Fair.  Together, they tried their hand at pumpkin bowling, knocking down all the pins within three throws. Gagnie and his step son also visited […]

Imagine relaxing in a whirlpool tub as calming music surrounds you and a starry night sky glistens above, your husband by your side. You’re in a safe, clean environment, under the personal care of a midwife who’s ready to assist in bringing new life to this world.   Authentic Birth Center, located at 530 N […]