We look at the rising cost of rent in Milwaukee and what it means for residents. Then, the filmmakers of The Loyola Project share the cultural impact of the 1963 Ramblers team. We give a rundown of this summer’s many festivals and events. Plus, tell you about a rare four-toed salamander discovered in a new region of Wisconsin, by UW-Milwaukee students.
Rent prices are continuing to rise in the Milwaukee area, while the state’s minimum wage stays at 7.25 an hour. Yaidi Cancel Martinez is an associate scientist at the Center for Economic Development and works in the department of urban planning at the UW-Milwaukee. She shares why rent is rising and how it will affect quality of life for people in Milwaukee.