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WUWM is honoring the start of summer by digging into the jazz standard "Summertime." The popular song began as a number in the opera "Porgy and Bess."
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Susan Bence/WUWMMilwaukee has been cleaning up its beaches and rivers. Now it’s joining an international coalition committed to swimmable urban waters. -
Joe Timmerman/Wisconsin WatchWisconsin's teacher apprentice program can help with shortages. But reporting from Wisconsin Watch's Miranda Dunlap finds the program is stalling out.
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City of MilwaukeeThere’s growing concern about public safety during police vehicle chases in Milwaukee. On June 23 the Milwaukee Common Council could discuss potential changes to MPD's vehicle pursuit policy. -
Mark Savage/Savage On WheelsPrimo comfort, convenience and modest cost of operation are the hallmarks of Toyota’s Sienna minivan.
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Radio Milwaukee's Carolann Gryzbowski and Anthony Foster share Summerfest recommendations for the opening weekend of the festival. -
Milwaukee has the largest Black-white achievement gap in the country. A listener asked: is there a political will to fix it? -
The 52nd annual Oneida Pow Wow is happening June 26-28. The powwow draws 10,000 visitors to Oneida to experience traditional music and dancing.
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Brandy Clark has been working in music as a singer and songwriter for over a decade. Her songs blend country, folk and Americana with honest lyrics and standout melodies. Clark talks about her music, writing and collaborations ahead of her Milwaukee performance on June 22. -
As Milwaukee approaches its 55th annual Juneteenth Day celebration this Friday, Margaret Henningsen, one of the local event’s founders, reflects on helping bring the event to the city. -
Cocktail writer Robert Simonson shares some recommendations for the best drinks he’s tried in the Milwaukee area recently. -
American Science & Surplus is a beloved Milwaukee store that nearly closed last year. Now under employee ownership, the store’s new owner shares how they’re operating the business during economic hardships. -
You can catch the "Beacons of Brew City" documentary at the Oriential Theatre on June 16 at 6 p.m. The exhibit will be at Style Pop Cafe through June 21.
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