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Hi Green Bay, hope you’re having a great weekend! In today's in-case-you-missed-it edition: Packers training camp tradition, Lambeau naming rights stance, and if tombstones could talk + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
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01 — Worth knowing Most popular stories this weekThe three top stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A beloved camp tradition: Packers training camp opened July 29 in Green Bay as players kept children's bike tradition dating to Lombardi. The first of three practices featured coach Matt LaFleur on the field -- read the full story.
Heritage over quick cash: Facing a $1.1 million operating loss, Packers CEO Ed Policy said this week the team won’t sell Lambeau Field naming rights, prioritizing Green Bay’s identity and the stadium’s public ownership -- see Lambeau naming stance.
City seeks project control: Green Bay sued Iowa-based developer Merge after years of Shipyard delays and another extension request, seeking to reclaim the riverfront site and damages. The company has not yet responded -- read the full lawsuit details.
The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half -- this free comparison tool makes it easy.*
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03 — On our radar
This week's top findsLocal spotlights your fellow readers loved last week.
Craving quick wit: ComedyCity flexes the local laugh muscle with fast, interactive improv that’s different every night, from family-friendly bits to late-night shenanigans. Bring a friend, shout a suggestion, and watch the cast run with it... quick, clever, and never the same twice.
Date-night upgrade idea: When you want something nicer than pub grub but not stuffy, Iron Duck Restaurant nails it with contemporary comfort food that’s made-to-order, a seasonal menu built on local ingredients, and house-crafted cocktails in an intimate setting... the kind of place you suggest once and become the hero.
Need some green? Trade the parking-lot view for winding paths, buzzing pollinators, and roses that practically pose for photos at Green Bay Botanical Garden. It’s 47 acres of seasonal color and quiet corners, perfect for a low-effort reset with a friend, a book, or whoever needs fresh-air vibes.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
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Once your car passes 50,000 miles, the odds of a big repair climb fast: That's usually right when your factory coverage starts running out. Engine, transmission, electrical, they fail on their own timeline, and the bills run into the thousands. An extended warranty covers them before they hit. You receive a free year of Elite Benefits, plus 30 days to change your mind. *$300 off right now → |
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05 — The event calendar Sneak peek at next weekPlan ahead for the next seven days. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎨 Artists in the Garden @ Green Bay Botanical Garden | Tuesday (8/4) at 4:00 PM – Artists in the Garden lets you trade the basement studio for sunshine, blooms, and birdsong at the Botanical Garden. Bring your own gear, snag a free voucher from Art Garage, then linger, sketch, and maybe see your work featured later this year.
🎉 Bb 10th Anniversary Party @ Lyric Room | Tuesday (8/4) at 6:00 PM – Celebrating a decade of DIY, this party pairs their most-loved wood sign workshop with $2 drinks, free bonus boards, and giveaways. You pick the project, they supply the goods, you stain, paint, and go home smug with decor you actually made.
🛒 Farmers' Market on Broadway @ Farmers' Market on Broadway | Wednesday (8/5) at 3:00 PM – Broadway is turning into a grocery store you actually like, with 120-plus local vendors slinging produce, baked goods, meats, cheeses, coffee, flowers, and handcrafted goods. Grab a local beer, wander to live music, and justify one more plant. Rain or shine, folks.
🪦 If Tombstones Could Talk @ Allouez Catholic Cemetery & Chapel Mausoleum | Wednesday (8/5) at 6:00 PM – If you've been waiting to meet Green Bay's former residents, take the guided "Tombstones Could Talk" walk at Allouez Catholic Cemetery. Actors channel their stories graveside, it’s outdoors, bring a light chair if your knees have seniority, $18 nonmembers, $15 members.
🚗 7th Annual Families of Children with Cancer Car Show @ Dorsch Ford Lincoln Kia | Saturday (8/8) at 10:00 AM – If your weekend needs a little chrome therapy, this annual car show delivers cars, community, and a worthy cause. $10 to enter your ride, 15 classes plus Best in Show, handmade trophies, DJ, food, and tempting 50/50 raffles, all benefiting Families of Children with Cancer.
🎭 Theatre in the Park @ Whitney Dog Park | Sunday (8/9) at 11:00 AM – Our park turns into a free, all-day stage, with Evergreen Theater’s kids doing Charleston, then Play-By-Play Theatre bringing Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors. Bring a blanket, a chair, and your patience for twins, pratfalls, and the neighbor who thinks he’s in the cast.
🧺 All Community Picnic @ Bay Beach Amusement Park | Sunday (8/9) at 11:00 AM – Breaking out the picnic blankets and the good potato salad, the whole neighborhood is gathering for an old-school community picnic with lawn games, live laughs, and zero pretense. Think cornhole, kids burning off energy, and adults perfecting the art of lingering.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Green Bay report Weather forecastToday — High: 76°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 3%
Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Heat index values as high as 76. North northeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Later: Mostly clear. Low around 57, with temperatures rising to around 59 overnight. Northeast wind 2 to 9 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 80°F — Low: 58°F — Precip: 0%
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