Q & A with Kim Stenglein of American Science & Surplus
Tools, Oddities, and Inspiration in Every Aisle. American Science & Surplus is one of those places in Milwaukee that everyone seems to know, even if they have not walked through the door in years. Founded in Chicago in 1937 by…
April Local Events
April is full of lots of wonderful events! Start off strong with Egg hunts for the kiddies and then explore locally made films with the 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival. See what April in Milwaukee has going on!
Editor’s Letter: Sustaining Growth
There comes a point in any season of work, when asking questions like how, or when to start, are no longer the main questions. Getting started is often the hardest step. But, if you can persevere, and launch through your…
Editor’s Letter: Showing Up Changes Systems
Dear Reader, I am writing this from the bench, both literally and symbolically. This bench is where observation turns into decision. It is where we sit long enough to understand what is happening around us and then decide whether we…
Q & A with Antonio of Warpstorm Games & Lounge
 Creating community with games, boba, and safe spaces. Meet Antonio, one of the owners of Warpstorm Games and Lounge over on 6120 W Layton Ave in Greenfield. This wonderful store creates a safe place in the neighborhood that welcomes…
March Local Events
Space Night March 4th 7PM – 8:30PM FREE admission. UWM is putting on a free stargazing session followed by the opportunity to ask questions. Dress the kiddos up in as astronauts or aliens! Physics Building Room 1391900 E Kenwood Blvd,…
Love Your Tools
Winter in Wisconsin is no joke. Everything is cold, wet, and covered with a layer of rust. And inevitably there’s always a tool left forgotten outside only to be discovered in spring looking worse for wear and a sad shade…
Food Trucks: Serving Through Winter
Winter doesn’t stop the city. Housing pressure keeps going. Rent is still due. People still have to get to work and eat and live their lives. What changes is how things move and where energy shows up. One of the…
Local Business Spotlight: Sherman Park Grocery
When I walked into Sherman Park Grocery, one of the first moments that stayed with me had nothing to do with the layout or the signage. It had to do with community. A woman came in, she bought a jar…
Editor’s Letter: What We Build in Winter
Winter has a way of forcing honesty. Everything slows down. The noise drops. When the ground is frozen and the days are shorter, you’re reminded that winter isn’t about urgency. It waits until a quieter question is answered: what are…
