Wisconsin area codes, ranked

Tyler Maas
Way back in 1947, AT&T started using area codes in North America. At first, a total of 86 three-digit codes were established in the U.S. and parts of Canada, and two of those were assigned to regions in Wis...

A guide to Milwaukee Day 2023 events and deals

Tyler Maas
More than a decade ago, a group of friends realized Milwaukee’s 414 area code had a striking resemblance to the numerals in April 14 (or 4/14) and decided to turn that coincidence into a full-blown local holida...

A Milwaukee Day ode to Bob Uecker

Matt Wild
This story was originally published in 2016.There's a picture, taken in 1964, of Bob Uecker playing a tuba. It's moments before the second game of the '64 World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and th...

A guide to Milwaukee Day 2022 events and deals

Tyler Maas
More than a decade ago, a group of friends realized Milwaukee’s 414 area code had a striking resemblance to the numerals in April 14 (or 4/14) and decided to turn that coincidence into a full-blown local holida...

The 8 other flags on Milwaukee’s flag, ranked

Tyler Maas
Today is Milwaukee Day. Since the civic celebration's unlikely origins approximately 12 years ago, the local holiday has given Milwaukee natives, Milwaukee residents, Milwaukee expats, and pretty much anyone el...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Milwaukee Day!

Matt Wild
broadstreet.zone(77472); Some places come and go, while some places become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local staples with fresh eyes, and exp...

A guide to Milwaukee Day 2019 events and deals

Tyler Maas
About a decade ago, a group of friends realized Milwaukee’s 414 area code had a striking resemblance to the numerals in April 14 (or 4/14) and decided to turn that coincidence into a full-blown local holiday. S...