Emmy A. Yates

Emmy A. Yates

Emmy A. Yates is a freelance writer and bicycle enthusiast. She has been published by Urban Milwaukee, OnMilwaukee, Neighborhood News Service and is a new columnist at the Bike Fed. She spends her time off riding bikes and dog watching.

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Recent Articles

Art: The Life of a Muralist
Art

The Life of a Muralist

Milwaukee artist has done murals in Milwaukee, Mexico and Colombia.

Guide: City’s 12 Newest Microbreweries
Guide

City’s 12 Newest Microbreweries

They’re springing up all over town, with a dozen in the last year alone.

Meet Clarke Square’s Resident Artist

Meet Clarke Square’s Resident Artist

Painter Erick Ledesma is first artist to serve Cesar Chavez Business Improvement District.

10 Tips For Winter Biking

10 Tips For Winter Biking

Neither snow nor slush nor freezing temps should stop you, just follow our guide.

Colin Kaepernick Helps City’s Non-Profits

Colin Kaepernick Helps City’s Non-Profits

Milwaukee native, 49ers quarterback wants to give $1 million to groups helping black teens.

Priceless New Walker’s Point Mural

Priceless New Walker’s Point Mural

Artist and colleagues give back with 65-foot mural in Walker’s Point

Should City Spend More On Artists?

Should City Spend More On Artists?

Artist of The Year Della Wells calls on city, state to invest more in the arts.

Artist Cuts Through Racial Barriers

Artist Cuts Through Racial Barriers

Writer Dasha Kelly has won the city’s Artist of the Year award.

The Return of Holton Youth Center

The Return of Holton Youth Center

After closing for four months, youth center in Riverwest returns, in partnership with COA.

Local Collective Gets Milwaukee Biking

Local Collective Gets Milwaukee Biking

Downtown, do-it-yourself bike repair shop offers help, affordable parts, free use of tools.