Meet Our 2026 Unity Award Winners!
Some of Milwaukee’s most transformative work happens without applause. These awards honor leaders who foster connection and strengthen our community. Meet this year’s Unity Awards cohort.
Young Musicians Take the Lead in Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Fundraising Finale
At MYSO, young people from across the region learn invaluable skills.
Local Bakeries Are Frying Up This Polish Favorite on Fat Tuesday
Pączki Day is here, and Milwaukee’s bakeries are ready to satisfy your sweet tooth before Lent begins.
Milwaukee’s Hip-Hop Scene Swells with DIY Talent and a Signature Sound
Milwaukee’s rap artists are carving out their own lane – blending regional influences, building grassroots movements and proving that the 414 has a sound all its own.
A Look Inside State Fair Park’s Vanished Forest
Flooding overflow from Honey Creek Parkway shut down this once-integral part of State Fair Park.
Milwaukee Artist You Should Know: Bear in the Forest
Kanost’s songs howl with spiritualism built around folk music in the oldest, barest sense: joy and pain and a guitar coming together.
Meet Our 2025 Unity Award Winners!
We’re proud to present four individuals and an organization working toward a more equitable and vibrant Milwaukee.
Meet the 2025 Unity Awards Winners: Damian Buchman
Damian Buchman builds pathways for people of all abilities to experience physical activity together.
Meet the 2025 Unity Awards Winners: Venice Williams
Venice Williams builds community and understanding around growing and sharing food.
Meet the 2025 Unity Awards Winners: Pathfinders’ Power of Paths Youth Action Board
Pathfinders’ Power of Paths Youth Action Board listens to and advocates for young people experiencing homelessness.