Lisa Bonvissuto

Lisa Bonvissuto

Originally from Parma, Ohio, Lisa moved to Milwaukee two years ago in order to attend Marquette University, where she will be entering her junior year this Fall. She studies Writing-Intensive English with a minor in Political Science, and is a tutor at Marquette’s Writing Center.

Lisa loves to read and write, and is passionate about the use of words in society. She also very much enjoys living downtown and exploring the city of Milwaukee.

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Recent Articles

City Business: HANmade Milwaukee
City Business

HANmade Milwaukee

The story of how two women of different generations created a perfectly retro Milwaukee keepsake or souvenir.

City Business: Orchard Street Press
City Business

Orchard Street Press

How a couple fell in love and started their own eco-friendly printing store.

City Business: Coast In Bikes
City Business

Coast In Bikes

How a librarian who wanted to open a hostel started a bicycle shop business instead.

City Business: Milwaukee Kayak Company
City Business

Milwaukee Kayak Company

With its rental kayaks and canoes, you can easily explore all three rivers.

Profile: How James Steeno Created His Own Gallery
Profile

How James Steeno Created His Own Gallery

The watercolor artist displays at art fairs but also has a gallery on Vliet Street.

City Business: Boswell Book Company
City Business

Boswell Book Company

While other book stores have closed, Boswell is a success. Why?

Guide to Farmers Markets

Guide to Farmers Markets

19 markets where you can get farm-fresh produce and other goodies.

Music: Radio Milwaukee’s Live Showcase for Local Artists
Music

Radio Milwaukee’s Live Showcase for Local Artists

“414 Music Live” runs every Thursday, now welcomes audiences to the studio.

City Business: Refuge Smoothie Café
City Business

Refuge Smoothie Café

Joshua Janis is building an empire of fruit smoothies, one cafe at a time.

Mitchell Street Tells Its Story

Mitchell Street Tells Its Story

A new public art project captures the history and people of the near South Side.

Events: NEWaukee’s Friday Nights of Fun
Events

NEWaukee’s Friday Nights of Fun

Koss Lunar Series offers music, cocktails and great views of the sun setting and moon rising over Downtown.

St. Paul Bridge is Reopened

St. Paul Bridge is Reopened

Key connection to Third Ward and Summerfest is completed on time and on budget.

Walk a Mile in the Mayor’s Shoes

Walk a Mile in the Mayor’s Shoes

Barrett wants residents to join him in walking 100 miles in 100 days.