Return to Detroit Home is Bittersweet

You can go home again, but should you? Over spring break, my Dad and I went back home to Michigan. We lived in Detroit during the ‘90s when I was a little kid, so we visited the old neighborhood. I sat down with my Dad to talk about how we got to Detroit in the first place, […]

Students Plan, Curate Experimental Film Fest

UW-Milwaukee film students spent spring semester organizing the Milwaukee Underground Film Festival, a student-run showcase of experimental film work. The festival unspooled in April, but how did it all come together? Hugo Ljungbäck reports.

SpikeBall is Addictive Pastime for Players

SpikeBall may not be the most popular game in Milwaukee, but one group of friends just can’t get enough. They play at Baran Park in Bayview at least once a week. Marty LeMense joined in.

Welcoming Spring with a Trip to the Zoo

With summertime approaching in Milwaukee County, many people are flocking to the zoo to enjoy the animals foreign to Wisconsin. The warm breeze and sunny skies make the zoo a perfect place to spend a Sunday afternoon. Alissa Krenke reports.

Juggling the Roles of Student and Parent

Si’Errah Murphy, a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, is a full time mommy and student. Chardanay Hunt reports on the joys and challenges for this young mother.

Dogs Help Student Stress Melt Away

The Golda Meir Library welcomed a handful of therapy dogs from the Health Heelers organization in preparation for finals week. Students took pictures, asked questions and gave the animals a lot of affection. James Strebe reports.

Volunteers Tackle Trash in Milwaukee River Basin

Over 4,000 volunteers flooded the Milwaukee River basin for the 22nd Annual Spring River Cleanup April 22. Volunteers armed with bags and gloves helped pick up trash at one of 50 clean-up sites along the river. Milwaukee Riverkeepers hosted the event for the seventh season in a row. Rebeka Schmieder was there.

Urban Ecology Center Gets Earth Day Boost

Hundreds of volunteers came out to the Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park on Saturday to celebrate Earth Day. They picked up trash, tended to gardens and helped mulch. John Gomes reports.

Bike Messenger Subculture Thrives in Milwaukee

Forward Courier is a bike messenger service in Milwaukee. Their employees deliver food from restaurants and stores like Bel Air Cantina and Whole Foods. The lifestyle is busy, but rewarding for the right type of person. Jordan Garcia reports.