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Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race; voters, DNC delegates respond
MILWAUKEE - President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race – just a few weeks before the Democratic National Convention – is leaving voters, and Wisconsin delegates, with a lot of thoughts. Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement. Some delegates said this...
With Biden out, these Wisconsin Democratic delegates have more power than they imagined
The Milwaukee delegates have cast their lot with Vice President Harris. Here are the Democrats from Wisconsin who will be delegates at the Convention next month in Chicago. With President Joe Biden announcing Sunday that he’s withdrawing from the race, the nomination is up for grabs. These are the Wisconsinites who will attend the convention as delegates.
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...
"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’...
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...
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.
RNC 2024 Confessions: Milwaukee Uber Drivers Spill The Tea On GOP Convention Chaos!
MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee, Wisconsin turned into a frenzy with the arrival of the 2024 Republican National Convention. Rideshare drivers expected a boom in business but got stuck with nightmarish traffic and awkward passenger chats instead. The city’s security zones around Fiserv Forum threw a wrench in their plans,...
Milwaukee vice presidential visit; Kamala Harris set to visit July 23
MILWAUKEE - Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Milwaukee for a campaign event on Tuesday, July 23. A news release from the Office of the Vice President says the upcoming visit will be Harris' fifth to Wisconsin in 2024. Would Harris make a good president?. As President Joe Biden...
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 […]
Biden campaign: New Biden housing policy could support tens of thousands of new housing units in La Crosse and Douglas Counties
This week, the Biden-Harris Administration announced new actions to repurpose federal land to build tens of thousands of affordable homes. President Biden is taking action that could result in as many as 6,000 new housing units built in Douglas County and as many as 10,000 new housing units built in La Crosse County. President Biden fixed Trump’s failed policies his first year in office, keeping over 4,000 Milwaukee renters in their homes during the pandemic. This renewed push will quickly build more housing that is affordable for working families, bring down energy costs, and protect local lands and waters.
Brady Street Festival 2024: Entertainment schedule and more info
If that political festival happening downtown this week wasn’t your particular cup of tea, the good people from the Brady Street Business Improvement District are ready to swoop in and give you an entirely different festival to drink in this Saturday, July 20. Yes, the Brady Street Festival is...
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