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Dylan Deprey
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From the Trunk to the Storefront: Laces Brings Fresh Kicks to Appleton Avenue
Reggie Jackson never thought his love for shoes would have people calling him at all hours of the night. From the new Yeezy slides to highly sought out Jordans, Jackson…
Mike’s COVID-19 Cellphone Cleaning is a Community Focused Start-Up Ready to Sanitize Smartphones
Mike Taylor never considered himself a “tech guy.” He wasn’t the person at the mall kiosk talking about upgrades and data plans and the cellphone business was never his calling.…
Steven Love’s “Trust Nobody” Goes from Amazon Bestseller to the Big Screen
Sometimes a book is just meant for the big screen. While a page turner can help pass the time, there’s just something about seeing a character and feeling their emotions…
Clarke Street Candyland is a Sweet Spot in Milwaukee’s 53206
As a kid, there’s just something about scrounging $1 worth in loose coins, and hitting the corner store for a treat. Sometimes, it’s to settle that sweet tooth, other times…
The Sandwich God is Bringing Back Flavor with Aroma6 Restaurants, after Almost Hanging up His Apron Forever
When Bigg Mike the “Sandwich God” took a pandemic hiatus, people were genuinely pissed at him. It’s no surprise that his supporters missed his meals so much. He built his…
Cool Kids Italian Water Ice Ditches Day Jobs to Introduce New Frozen Flavors to Milwaukee
Looking into Summer 2021, the Keys family needed to makes some tough decisions. Between raising their four children and working in questionable COVID-19 conditions, Alvin and Jasmine Keys were at…
Inkwell Tattoo Company is Milwaukee’s Premiere Black-Owned Tattoo Shop with a Modern Touch
There is having a dream. Then there’s manifesting destiny. Jon Johnson is doing both. Before “Inkwell Tattoo Company” was a pearlescent marquee shining along West Greenfield Avenue in West Allis,…
LL Coogi’s Top Tier Battle Mentality Meets Meticulous Work Ethic in Nine Project Run with “Cold March 4” Release
As 2020 winds down, some artists have thrown in the towel on this asterisk of a year—not LL Coogi. When large stage battle rap events were put on hold due…
“Slapp City” Showcases Milwaukee’s Unique Sound and Unites Local Artists from Across the City
Slapp Music. It is a combination of adrenaline inducing basslines, heart-racing hi-hats and trunk rattling percussion. From Milwaukee’s East, South and North Side, local rappers spit street tales and witty…
Khalil Coleman Looks to Bring “Time & Place: The Life of B and K” from Bookshelves to the Big Screen
Over the past 12 years, Khalil Coleman’s story has evolved. What started as a creative writing project later transformed into a novel. “Time & Place: The Life of B and…