A Cappella Group Sings the Praises of Harmony, Friendship

Introduction: Shannon Knowski sat in on a rehearsal with The Naturals, Marquette University’s all-male a cappella group, as they prepared for their final performances of the year. (Strawberry Swing song) Knowski narration: The Marquette Naturals currently consists of 14 members, and Nathan Wood is their president. Wood: The group was founded in 2003. I believe […]

Tinker Lab Promotes Creativity and Laughter for Kids and Grownups

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.

Fighting for Climate Change Justice on Milwaukee’s North Side

In a city where trees seem to line every block and many communities enjoy a public park, the north side of Milwaukee appears to have been left behind. Weeds rise through the cracks of concrete remains, and empty industrial buildings tower like ghosts over the Century City Business Park. Heading down North Avenue through the […]

‘The Pandemic Helped Me Find My Purpose’: Black Women-Owned Businesses Persevere in 2020

Karissa Gering owns Spellbound Cosmetic Company located inside the Barberella Salon in South Milwaukee. She started the business a year ago and offers services such as barbering, microblading, waxing and eyebrow lamination. She graduated from Paul Mitchell in Waukesha 11 years ago and has been in the industry ever since. Gering has worked for a […]