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608today’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
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Here’s who’s hiring in Madison
Check out this roundup of current open positions in the Madison area. From dog lovers to healthcare professionals, we’ve included a variety of job titles for your consideration.
December 6, 2023
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Gift Guide: Our Editors’ picks for the 2023 holiday season
See what Editors Jonathan and Ally are shopping this year.
November 30, 2023
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Madison is tome, err, home to plenty of good bookstores
Independent bookstores are thriving in our city, both new and used.
November 29, 2023
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Stay cozy in winter garb made in Madison
We’re helping you stay warm while shopping locally this winter.
November 28, 2023
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Pining for a holiday tree? There are some farms around Madison to help make your season bright
Deck your halls with a locally cut holiday tree.
November 27, 2023
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Jonathan Shipley
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Things are brewing for Madison’s women in the beer industry
Though women brewers are rare nationally, locally there are many.
November 27, 2023
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Madisonians can have a ball at the city’s old-school arcades
Pinball machines are lit up across the city, come along as we check out NerdHaven in Monona.
November 15, 2023
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Jonathan Shipley
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Small Business
Madisonians, it’s time to dial into daylight saving time
Daylight saving time is confusing, though not to local clock repair specialists.
November 2, 2023
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Jonathan Shipley
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Kick off the holiday season at Hilldale’s North Pole Party
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2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now
Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.
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