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RNC and Secret Service escalate dispute over security at Milwaukee convention
A dispute over security at the Republican Party’s upcoming Milwaukee convention continued to escalate on Thursday, with the GOP accusing the US Secret Service of ignoring its concerns and the agency claiming the party was undermining efforts to keep the July event safe.
Here are some of the ways the Milwaukee area is celebrating Juneteenth this year
Juneteenth is a special holiday that honors the enslaved African- Americans who were freed on June 19, 1865. Black communities across the country usually gather to celebrate this holiday in various ways. Here in Milwaukee, Juneteenth is home to one of the oldest celebrations in the country and each year it's often celebrated with a parade and street festival. ...
Milwaukee-area fairs, community and church festivals in summer 2024
The summer festival season is in full swing this year in the Milwaukee area with county fairs, church festivals, street festivals, community and cultural fests of all kinds. Here’s a list of fairs and community festivals from June through Labor Day weekend. JUNE. Milwaukee Highland Games: 9 a.m.-9 p.m....
The history of Milwaukee's 16th Street Viaduct
At first glance, the 16th Street Viaduct is simply a 400-foot bridge crossing Milwaukee’s Menomonee River. But it’s also been known as the “longest bridge in the world” and the “Mason-Dixon Line” of Milwaukee and holds a key place in Milwaukee’s history. In the 1960s, it connected Milwaukee’s largely Black neighborhoods on the north side with the formerly overwhelmingly white population on the south.
Why Milwaukee has a 'Welcome to Cleveland' sign
Nobody has to be from Cleveland to know that the city has been the subject of more than a few one-liners over the years. “In Cleveland, Velveeta cheese can be found in the gourmet section of the supermarket.”. But here’s a burning question, why did Cleveland become the butt of...
The history of bowling in Milwaukee
There was a time when Milwaukee had earned the title as “The Bowling Capital of America.” Evolving from German “kegling,” German-Americans helped raise the game’s popularity in the states, and a city like Milwaukee with a deep German heritage was quick to adopt. But as nationwide popularity fell, Milwaukee’s bowling culture wasn’t ... well,...
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