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    Q & A with Ricardo Berrelez

    Mental health effects every aspect of daily life, and the ability to navigate life’s many challenges. Yet despite growing awareness, millions of people around the world continue to struggle in silence due to stigma, lack of resources, or limited access…

    By Diane Barker
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    Community,  Features,  Local Business,  Local Makers

    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…

    By Vanessa Vanderhoef
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    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…

    By Diane Barker

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The Makers’ Forge is a free collaborative magazine provided by the non-profit Sustainable Farmstead Solutions. It inspires, empowers, and connects creators, builders, and dreamers. It blends art, sustainability, community impact, and practical skills to shape a stronger, more connected future. Every issue sparks creativity, supports local talent, and provides actionable tools to thrive. 

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The Makers' Forge is a collaborative magazine that inspires, empowers, and connects creators, builders, and dreamers.
Life is strange. You get to a certain point and yo Life is strange. You get to a certain point and you look back at everything you’ve been through, everything you’ve believed, everything you’ve lost, and you realize there was an old version of you that had to dissolve. You are not the same person anymore. That’s where I am right now at this age. My life is in flux. The Makers’ Forge is changing, too.Read more at The Makers' Forge!https://www.themakersforge.org/2026/09/08/editors-letter-embracing-change/#nonprofit #transitioning #metamorphosis #embracingchange #buildingcommunity
If you are looking for things to do in Milwaukee f If you are looking for things to do in Milwaukee for September, we've got you covered! Check out some of these fun events and support some great causes!https://www.themakersforge.org/2026/09/02/september-local-events/
We'll be at @riverwestfarmersmarket tomorrow! Lear We'll be at @riverwestfarmersmarket tomorrow! Learn about our non-profit. Come say hi, get some cookies, and free kids books! We can't wait to meet you!
These past few years it seems like we're hearing m These past few years it seems like we're hearing more about dangerous heat more often than we used to in the world. Every summer brings another stretch of days when the temperature and humidity climb higher than expected. Most people think we'll know when it's "too hot," but heat-related illnesses can develop gradually and the real danger can hit you without warning, especially after hours spent working or exercising in the heat. Knowing the signs of heat stroke gives us a chance to respond quickly to seek help. Here are some things to look out for:https://www.themakersforge.org/2026/08/21/signs-treatments-of-heat-stroke-and-heat-exhaustion/
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