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What’s so special about March of 1987? At this time, the National Women’s History Project petitioned to pass Pub. L. 100-9, which determined March as Women’s History Month. During this time, women throughout American history are celebrated for their accomplishments that have carved the path for change in future generations. Their achievements have become the […]

Eighteen-time award winning musician, Lizzo, has started a new line of size-inclusive shapewear that’s designed to encourage plus-sized women of all shapes and sizes to unabashedly celebrate their bodies. The line is named Yitty after Lizzo’s childhood nickname and became available for purchase on April 12, three years after Lizzo and her team began to […]

SayWerd as seen from the sidewalk, (Photo: Olivia Weiss). Whether it’s the variety of rare sneakers decorating the wall, or the vintage Bucks merchandise hanging from the racks, there is bound to be something that catches your eye at SayWerd. If it’s not the variety of stuff inside that pulls you in, owner Benny Tralongo […]

Ten minutes before 10 a.m., mass began on Sunday, March 6, a few more church parishioners filed through the main doors of the St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church. Many moved with haste up the long staircase into the chapel, guided by an usher to a partially open pew. The look of relief filled their faces; […]

Who would’ve thought that supporting your favorite National Football League (NFL) team can lead to a growing community of viewers on YouTube? Tom Grossi, 31, only had interest in being a teacher before his eventual YouTube career took off. “In college for my undergrad, I had the most incredible history professor that I’ve ever had […]

It is a cloudy afternoon in Milwaukee as I drive through busy roads to meet with Melody Vang, the owner and founder of the online business Typical Mels.   Originally from Colorado, Vang spent the last seven years familiarizing herself with Milwaukee. Now, she can declare with ease that this is home.  She appears in loose […]

A line begins to form outside the green doors of the Ivy House 15 minutes before the 414 Flea opens. It’s chilly by the lake but the people were definitely able to feel spring approaching. The crowd exchanges conversations about what they might find at the event. Inside are 30 vendors who have come from […]

A cloudy morning brought natural light that poured through the colorful stain glass windows, enhancing the flower in the center. The loudness of the main doors closing behind another church member is short-term as utter silence takes precedent in the St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic church. Before the 10 a.m. Mass began on Sunday, March 6, […]

I feel like going for that high-end fashion look is what I want but still keeping it lifestyle. If I can combine the two, something can collide and become great. Peng Yang As Peng Yang quickly adjusts his camera lens and tests some angles, the sun’s rays seem to grow longer through the studio’s large […]

Sounds of joy and laughter filled the streets of downtown Waukesha, but amidst the celebration trickled in feelings of sadness and remembrance. December 4, 2021 marked Waukesha’s 118th annual Holiday Art Crawl. Parked outside of Martha Merrell’s Bookstore was a horse-drawn carriage followed by families eager to hop in for a ride. Inside the bookstore […]