St. Patrick's Day Parade, Milwaukee celebrates 56th year
The Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade marched through downtown Milwaukee on Saturday. The celebration returned for its 56th year.
Milwaukee St. Patrick's Day Parade; downtown goes green Saturday, March 9
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Leap Day baby born to mother also born on a Leap Day
"This is probably the best birthday I’ve had in memory, and she is the most precious birthday gift I could imagine."
St. Patrick's Day Parade; Milwaukee street closures, parking changes
The Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick's Day Parade will march through Milwaukee on Saturday, March 9. Expect street closures and parking changes.
Leap Day birthdays: Wisconsin residents celebrate milestones
Two people in southeast Wisconsin celebrated their Leap Day birthdays in special ways on Thursday, Feb. 29.
Leap Year 2024: What is Bachelor's Day?
Ireland’s leap year tradition of Bachelor’s Day dates back to the 5th century.
Leap year 2024: Switching from the Julian calendar to Gregorian
In honor of Leap Day, this read is for the history nerds. Ever wonder how America caught our calendar up with the rest of the world? In September 1752, we skipped over 11 days.
Leap Day history: Things that happened on Feb. 29
Without a Feb. 29 about every four years (but not quite), the seasons wouldn't align with when farmers plant - and chaos would ensue. Here are some interesting things that have happened on Feb. 29.
Wauwatosa postpones July 4th fireworks to August; here's why
Wauwatosa has already postponed its Fourth of July fireworks to August after staffing issues led to security concerns.
Presidents Day 2024: Holiday trivia and fun facts about Washington's Birthday
Presidents Day is an informal term for the actual holiday we celebrate every year: Washington’s Birthday.
Why did George Washington have two birthdays?
A fun fact about George Washington is that the first president has “two birthdays" because of the way that time was kept for the first 20 years of his life.
Valentine's Day surprise: Man scores $1M lottery win from mom's gift
Matthew Broadley from Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, scored a massive $1 million jackpot thanks to a Valentine's Day gift from his mother.
What's open and closed on Presidents Day
The federal holiday is celebrated on Feb. 19 and if you're out running errands here’s what is open and closed in your area.
Valentine's Day at Lakefront Brewery; couples say 'I do'
Lakefront Brewery is offering a special Valentine's Day celebration for couples.
Here's what happens when metallic balloons touch power lines, PG&E warns
This Valentine’s Day, Pacific Gas & Electric, one of the country’s largest power companies, is warning people on why it’s a bad idea to let metallic balloons fly into the air.
Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday collide: When love meets Lent
Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.
Lunar New Year 2024: The year of the wood dragon
Lunar New Year 2024 is the year of the wood dragon.
Sweethearts candy: History of the classic conversation hearts
Sweethearts candy — love ‘em or hate ‘em — are a staple on Valentine’s Day. Their origin dates back to a pharmacist in the 1800s.
Send St. Jude Valentine’s Day cards to children this holiday
St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital is accepting virtual Valentine’s Day cards from those interested in bringing a smile to a patient this holiday.
Save on Valentine's Day flowers; how you place order makes difference
The National Retail Federation says consumers plan to spend around $186 per person on Valentine's Day. For shoppers looking to save money, how they place the order can make a big difference.