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Outdoor drinking guide

Cocktailing and beer drinking are year-round sports in Milwaukee, but the peak season generally coincides with our all-too-brief flirtations with warm weather. We've enjoyed a pleasant spring, which has provided ample opportunity to visit some of the city's spots and check out a few new venues for al fresco drinking and fun.

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Only One In Five Black Students Make It to Graduation Day

UW-Milwaukee is among the bottom-performing universities for black students, according to a new study from The Education Trust, a non-profit advocacy organization. Only 21 percent of black students graduate from UWM in six years, the study found. Media Milwaukee reporters talked with students and advisors to find out why. Nia Wilson heard from students and advisors [...] The post Only One In Five Black Students Make It to Graduation Day appeared first on Media Milwaukee.

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The water-pumping past of Colectivo

The water-pumping past of Colectivo's lakefront cafe

In the late 1880s, Milwaukee had a water problem -- the Milwaukee River had become completely polluted. Its banks were lined with tanneries and factories, and the byproducts of both ended up in the river, giving it a foul odor and murky appearance. So what did city leadership decide to do? Build a big pump, and dump the pollution into Lake Michigan.   The water-pumping past of Colectivo's lakefront cafe appeared first on 88Nine Radio Milwaukee.

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Church fest guide
Church festivals are a part of the fabric of the Milwaukee summer. Quintessentially homegrown, they make for a family fun night out or trip down memory lane. So, go ahead ... bury your face in a snow cone. Here's a guide to Milwaukee's 2017 church festivals.
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Scottish Fest
From sheepdogs to caber tosses, from Celtic music to cricket demonstrations, Scottish Fest/Highland Games offers one of the most fun one-day events of the Milwaukee-area summer.
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As soon as news emerged that the MSO wants to make the gorgeous Art Deco former Warner/Grand movie palace its new home, we took you inside. Now, we're going back in for more! Here's an update on the project and another peek inside.
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1854 William Howard House
William Howard House in Walker's Point may not be the oldest home in town, but it's pretty close. And, best of all, it's beautifully preserved and, if you're in the market for a real vintage classic, it's for sale.

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