Eddie Morales
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WUWM
For over a century, Chinese immigrants in Milwaukee owned dozens of laundries to provide for their families. A local filmmaker is telling that story through the recent unveiling of a historical marker.
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Manfred Olson Planetarium/UW-Milwaukee"Spirits Dancing" will highlight the work of Grand Portage Anishinaabe Nation resident and astrophotographer Travis Novitsky. -
Maayan SilverSome states have declared a state of emergency as FoodShare benefits pause because of the federal government shutdown. Wisconsin has not taken action. Why is that?
Join us on Nov. 18 at Forest Home Cemetery for a live taping of Lake Effect.
Doors Open 5:45 p.m. | Show 7:00 p.m.
Doors Open 5:45 p.m. | Show 7:00 p.m.
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This WUWM series digs into systemic housing problems in Milwaukee and sheds light on solutions.
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Community land trusts offer housing affordability for the price of reduced appreciation. In Milwaukee and nationwide, they're showing they can be a limited solution to housing affordability, while teaching us why homes are so expensive in the first place. -
Alice's Garden Urban Farm has been growing in Milwaukee for over 50 years and its mission is to bring culture into agriculture. -
People can volunteer or donate nonperishable food or money. Donations go directly to food pantries. -
November third to the sixth, The community and partnering organizations hold events sparking conversation on Wisconsins justice system
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A new state historical marker in Milwaukee honors the city’s Chinese Laundry Era. -
Toyota 4Runner lovers have waited 15 years for a new model to take off-road and bash around muddy or rocky trails with their Jeep buddies. Off-roaders will likely welcome the upgraded and modernized 4Runner. -
Most people across the globe want their governments to act on climate change. In some countries, as much as 89% of the population is in that camp, according to a scientific journal called "Nature Climate Change." -
The Motus Wildlife Tracking System is an international collaborative research network that uses small radio transmitters to track bird movement. The transmitters are fitted onto birds like tiny backpacks. -
Milwaukee’s Common Council will soon finalize next year’s $2 billion city budget. But there is a smaller pot of money that Milwaukee residents will have a direct say on how it is spent.
Your connection to the community. Lake Effect brings you local conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.
