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It seems like nearly every big fireworks show is synced up to music these days, and for good reason. A good song can elicit strong feelings and memories, and that includes patriotic tunes...

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Communities all over southeast Wisconsin will offer fireworks in the coming days. Patch has put together a map of all the Fourth of July festivities occurring in the Milwaukee, Wauke...

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Farmers' Markets are a wonderful way to get fruit, vegetables and other farm products straight from the source. Usually picked close to market day, and with a shorter distance to travel t...

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Capturing fireworks on camera is a challenge that can be mastered easily with the right equipment and settings on your camera.  Here is a short tutorial to help you capture the rockets' r...

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Summerfest starts today. Some years, it's hard to decide which stages to see, and others, I've had to come up with reasons to go.  My husband and I have gone (on purpose) to see band...

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Here's your guide to Fourth of July celebrations happening throughout the metro Milwaukee area. Unless otherwise noted, all events are taking place on Wednesday, July 4. Suburban Mil...

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If you thought halted highway construction around the Fourth of July would alleviate your traffic worries, think again. Though summer construction will cease July 3 until July 5, Mil...

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With summer here, the water is beckoning. Whether you enjoy lakeside beaches or waterslides, there are plenty of options in the area. Patch has pulled together information on some of our ...