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This year, Black History Month, which once was known as Negro History Week, marks a century of celebrating Black people’s contributions to the United States.
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Shane Morris/Adobe StockWisconsin's next election is Feb. 17. Here's a guide to help people vote in Wisconsin. -
Milwaukee Public LibraryThe program is MPL's latest intervention in the literacy crisis, hoping to improve young readers' letter recognition and kindergarten readiness. -
Manfred Olson PlanetariumThe Manfred Olson Planetarium at UW-Milwaukee is celebrating Black History Month by combining poetry and stargazing with a program on Feb. 18 featuring Milwaukee Poet Laureate Shelly Conley. -
Katherine Kokal/WUWMAn audit found that Milwaukee Public Schools overspent its budget last school year by $46 million. Now, leaders are considering cuts to jobs.
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Data Centers
Data centers are large facilities filled with computer servers that power the internet and everyday digital services and their rapid growth is sparking debate nationwide.
Status Pending
A podcast about how immigration has shaped Wisconsin, and how people are affected by today's rapidly changing immigration landscape.
Seeking Solutions: Keys to Homeownership
This WUWM series digs into systemic housing problems in Milwaukee and sheds light on solutions.
Here's how to find WUWM stories and podcasts on NPR.org and the NPR app.
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Milwaukee-area anglers have been watching changes in ice fishing conditions as climate change takes its toll on winter weather. -
Nissan has decided an answer to some of its financial concerns is to make more attractive, stylish vehicles. All our eyes are the better for it. -
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There's love in the polar bear enclosure. A Madison zoo has introduced two bears as part of the Polar Bear Population Alliance. -
A Madison-based environmental law firm filed an appeal to Milwaukee Circuit Court on behalf of the Shorewood resident who received a citation for walking the shoreline beyond this public beach. -
Need something to get you in the spirit of Valentine’s Day? Try a date with a good book. Romance bookstore owner, Natasha Meyer, shares some book recommendations. -
The blind date cookie has been around for centuries. A Bubbler Talk listener wanted to learn how the sweet's origins are connected to Milwaukee. -
Love and intimacy have no age limits. On this month’s "Group Chat," we'll hear from two seniors who found out what’s possible with a second chance at love.
Your connection to the community. Lake Effect brings you local conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.
