Matthew Prigge

The Story of the Oak Leaf Trail: How the First Riders Set Out to Connect Urbanites with Nature, 80 Years Ago

Matthew PriggeMay 24, 2019

The path of the Oak Leaf Trail was charted 80 years ago with an inaugural ride on Milwaukee County’s vital, winding ribbon of nature....

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I Tried it: The Impossible Burger

Matthew PriggeJanuary 29, 2019

It's not quite a veggie patty, not quite a burger, but this is certain - humans will one day become extinct and there is nothing anyone can do about it. ...

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15 Things to Add to Your Milwaukee Bucket List for 2019

Matthew PriggeJanuary 2, 2019

15 new Milwaukee-centric things to try in 2019...

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Milwaukee History: 1930s Nudist Bridge Parties Run Afoul of the Law

Matthew PriggeDecember 17, 2018

Midwestern nudists are naturally driven indoors during the winter months. That didn't stop Milwaukee cops from seeking to arrest them for indecent exposure. ...

$25 and Under: Holiday Gift Ideas That are So Milwaukee

Matthew PriggeDecember 14, 2018

Have a long list of Milwaukeeans to shop for this holiday season? Here's how you can do it without breaking the bank. ...

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6 Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Pets That Will Keep it Local

Matthew PriggeDecember 6, 2018

Looking for the perfect gift for your pet? Here are some great gifts ideas from local businesses and makers. ...

My Milwaukee Staycation: Pancakes, Antiques & Mr. T

Matthew PriggeNovember 28, 2018

One writer's ideal day in Cream City: Lots to eat, lots to drink, lots of books. ...

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5 Ways to Fight the Winter Doldrums in Milwaukee

Matthew PriggeNovember 27, 2018

Combat cabin fever the Milwaukee way....

I Tried It: The Hop

Matthew PriggeNovember 27, 2018

Milwaukee Magazine contributor Matthew J. Prigge gets all "Hop"ped up and finds out what it's like to ride the new city streetcar. ...

Take a Weekend Getaway to Manitowoc

Matthew PriggeNovember 25, 2018

There's a fun little spot just 90 minutes from Milwaukee with great food, cold beer and lots of history. ...

The History Behind Milwaukee’s First-Ever Nudist Camp

Matthew PriggeNovember 23, 2018

The 1930s were a stressful time in Milwaukee. Was all that constrictive clothing to blame?...

8 Milwaukeeans Who Have Gotten the Hollywood Treatment

Matthew PriggeNovember 10, 2018

A handful of Milwaukee's own have appeared as characters in films and television. ...