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This is a weekend that will go down in history. There are heightened emotions across the country, some celebratory and millions of others are taking to…

The harp has been around for millennia. There is evidence that people were making and playing some form of the instrument throughout Africa, Europe and…

As summer approaches, you will most likely want to spend more time out in the natural environment. Many people and families take the summer to visit a…

Every month Lake Effect contributor Jean Creighton discusses new and exciting happenings in the world of astronomy and astrophysics, but this month we’re…

Milwaukee artist Reggie Baylor has made a name for himself as both a painter and the creator of public art projects. He’s deeply committed to his home…

Wintry weather can mean slippery sidewalks and driveways. The Soil Science Society of America urges people to use salt sparingly, as too much can have…

Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood is something of a mecca for people in creative fields. And so it only makes sense that it would be the headquarters to…

Spiders are amazing creatures. But before you shudder at the word "spider," take a moment to consider what they do for our ecosystem. Spiders catch things…

Karen Lee Boren left her hometown of Milwaukee years ago, but it’s never been far from her mind, her heart or her writing.Boren's new collection of twelve…

The reverberations from the election of Donald Trump to the presidency are continuing to echo around Wisconsin, the country, and the world. In fact, it…