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Wisconsin’s Oldest Cemetery Has a Beautiful Origin Story
Nestled amidst the rolling hills of Wisconsin, the oldest cemetery in the state whispers stories of bygone eras, its ancient gravestones weathered by time yet standing as silent sentinels to the past. Amid the tall, whispering grasses and century-old oaks, the spirits of early settlers seem to linger, their tales...
Milwaukee Air and Water Show 2024: Headliners and more info
Among the many reasons to find yourself at what’s likely to be a very crowded lakefront this week is the Milwaukee Air & Water Show, presented by WaterStone Bank, which brings a bit of international flair to the event scheduled for July 27 and 28. Let’s start with their overseas representatives as we run through this year’s headliners.
Harris still planning Milwaukee campaign stop
(The Center Square) – Vice President Kamala Harris is set to campaign in Milwaukee on Tuesday, this time as a candidate for president. Harris had this trip to Wisconsin planned long before President Joe Biden said Sunday that he is no longer running for re-election and endorsed his vice president. Harris’ campaign has not officially said if Sunday’s announcement changes anything about Tuesday’s visit, but a campaign aide told the...
"This has not been a net positive”: Milwaukee's post-RNC hangover
MILWAUKEE — I started writing this at Milwaukee’s Mitchell Airport waiting to catch a long-delayed flight back to Newark having spent the full week covering the Republican National Convention. I am stationed on the floor near an electrical outlet to recharge my phone. From my on-the-ground vantage point, I have a bird's eye view of the airport wheelchair attendants who are people of color straining to push RNC attendees to their gates for their departure flights back home.
Brady Street Festival, Milwaukee event features music, food, more
MILWAUKEE - Brady Street Festival returned to Milwaukee's Lower East Side on Saturday, July 20. There was food, drinks, shopping and more for blocks. The festival was initially planned for July 27, but was moved up due to other events that day. "By moving the festival to July 20, we’re...
Illinois Has 1, Wisconsin With 2 of Top 40 Best Cities in America
The annual 'Best Cities' rankings from Resonance have been released, and some of the towns that made the list may surprise you, while others are right where you'd expect. Before you see the list of America's Best Cities, how many U.S. towns made the World's Best list?. In their 2024...
Milwaukee Downtown to host post-RNC Wrap Party with giveaways at local restaurants
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Data tracking the economic impact on Milwaukee from the Republican National Convention will be compiled over the next several months. For now, what is known is that the convention generated great visibility, starting with Visit Milwaukee. Visit Milwaukee's popularity soared during the week of the RNC....
Kamala Harris in Milwaukee Tuesday
I'm Hope Karnopp and this is the Daily Briefing newsletter by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Sign up here to get it sent to your inbox each morning. Today should be a relatively calm weather day, with the high temperature just reaching 80 degrees. There are some chances for afternoon storms west of Milwaukee, but it should stay dry near Lake Michigan. Rain and storms look more likely tomorrow.
Guardian Recovery Network and Froedtert South to Open 72-Bed Addiction Treatment Center in Kenosha by Summer 2025
Kenosha, WI (WLIP)—Guardian Recovery Network and Froedtert South are opening a new drug and alcohol addiction treatment center in Kenosha, set to begin operation in the summer of 2025. The facility will be located in the Palmer Building at the Froedtert Kenosha Center and will feature 72 beds. It...
Downtown Milwaukee restaurants see lackluster business during RNC: ‘Would have just closed my doors’
As the Republican National Convention took over downtown Milwaukee this past week, restaurants and bars were hopeful of the economic impact hosting a big event could bring to the city. Milwaukee doesn’t host big events like the Super Bowl or other events that showcase the city, so this was set to be a first of […]
U.S. Sen. Baldwin, Gov. Evers: Highlight impact of $49 million investment in Wisconsin’s tech hub in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers toured Milwaukee Area Technical College’s (MATC) workforce training facility to celebrate the $49 million investment Baldwin brought home for Wisconsin’s Tech Hub to grow the state’s personalized medicine and biohealth sector – advancing research and innovation, growing our economy and creating jobs, and boosting American competitiveness in a cutting-edge industry. During the visit, Baldwin and Evers, who were joined by MATC President Anthony Cruz and other consortium members, toured the facility and discussed the growing opportunities for Wisconsinites to get the education and training for jobs in this up-and-coming sector.
Democrat-leaning volunteer at the RNC reflects on experience
David Stack describes himself as a progressive who leans Democrat. He grew up in Bayside and worked for many years for the University of Wisconsin System. In his retirement, Stack works as a spiritual director and pursues other interesting things as they come up. Last week, he added Republican National Convention volunteer to the list.
Dig up dinosaur-sized fun during the MPM's Dino Days of Summer
The Great Milwaukee Summer is HERE! Your guide to what you'll be doing, where you'll be drinking, who you'll be hearing and how you'll be getting a sweet tan this summer is on OnMilwaukee. The Great Milwaukee Summer guide is brought to you by Geis Garage Doors and Peoples State Bank!
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