Teran Powell
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WUWM
Since Pick ’n Save closed in Milwaukee’s Metcalfe Park neighborhood this summer, community partners have been working to bridge the food access gap for residents.
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Courtesy of Elizabeth AiElizabeth Ai's new documentary, "New Wave," explores how Vietnamese immigrants influenced new wave music. -
Illustration by Andrea Brunty, of USA TODAY. Photos were provided to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel by families and Getty Images/Milwaukee Journal SentinelNew reporting from "The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel" eulogizes the lives of the 23 Milwaukee Public Schools students killed by gun violence between June 2024 and June 2025.
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About $320,000 of WUWM’s annual operating budget came from the CPB.
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How is Gov. Tony Evers' executive order on vaccines affecting access to COVID shots? What to watch for as the race to replace him in 2026 shapes up. -
Mark Savage reviews the 2025 Volkswagen Taos SEL, a small crossover that seems roomier inside than many of its competitors. -
As the weather becomes more unpredictable in Milwaukee, the Milwaukee County Zoo is adapting. -
On Sept. 24, UWM Planetarium will explore Guatemala's night sky, history and culture. "A Night in Guatemala" will also feature a short film by UWM Film instructor Renato Umali.
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It's been hot in Wisconsin this summer with nearly 40 days of above-average heat. That can be a serious health concern for people who work outdoors, but there aren't many protections for heat safety on the job. -
Justus joins Lake Effect’s Joy Powers to share one of her favorite books — all about the best way to read a book. -
Milwaukee Film’s Cinematic Sisterhood series features a screening of The Queen of My Dreams followed by a Q&A this Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Oriental Theater. -
Milwaukee County's Nick Tomaro shares what cooling centers are available when you need to beat the heat, and how local government's response to heat emergencies has changed over time. -
Milwaukee Brewers and George Webb fans' dreams came true earlier this month when the Brew Crew hit 12 straight wins and triggered free burgers from the diner chain.
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