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Frank’s diner, one of the longest-standing diners in America, is famously known for being on the hit TV show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives for its tasty food. But what really makes this place special is the people. Allison Peoples has the story.

Winter is finally here and what works better in getting you into the Christmas spirit than some holiday drinks. Audrianna Hutchinson tried the best ones around the city and lets us know where to find them.

Brianna Schubert sits down with her younger sister, Brooke, to talk about Brooke’s lifelong love of crafting.

The Newline Cafe is the only coffee shop in the south side neighborhood of Silver City. It’s also a classroom for Escuela Verde, the high school next door that focuses on emotional growth and social opportunities just as much as academics. Nestled along the Menomonee Valley, the Newline Cafe is a bright and versatile event […]

UW-Milwaukee students are helping turn food waste into nutrient-rich soil. A new composting program called Panther Pails brings food scraps to the Sandburg Gardens Hoop House. Jessica Gatzow reports.

In Greendale, Erin Dummert owns Field Workshop, a tinker lab and do-it-yourself maker space. Her official title is Chief Tinkerer, and her space is open for creative projects, painting classes, home school enrichment and art-themed parties. Nicholaus Wiberg checked it out.

Kellner Greenhouses is a garden store and nursery in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood, and they’re busy during the holiday season. Cece Stocker talked with owners KC and Kelly Crawford, and listened in on the sounds of the season.

UW-Milwaukee seniors reflect on their time at the Klotsche Center. Christopher Lee reports.

Oakwood Mall in Eau Claire, WI, held a Craft and Gift show on Nov. 20-21, right before the holiday season. The fair was filled with booths featuring a variety of local businesses. Some of the booths featured homemade jewelry, crafts, hand crafted cabinets, gourmet popcorn, and other sweet treats centered in the middle of the […]

Ashley Ray Garcia, 25, is a performer and dance major at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a passion for dance that has led her to some of her greatest accomplishments to date. Early in her career, Garcia became a member of a touring dance group at a fine arts summer camp where she was selected […]

In the excitement of the holiday season, Milwaukee residents gather at Discovery World to enjoy the Milwaukee Makers Market.

Debra Breunig has taught English for 25 years. The high school teacher reflects on how teaching has changed, both in the classroom and in what it means to her. Lauren Breunig reports.