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Check out some local Leap Day happenings, and envision what Madison will look like four years from now.
Check out these local spots in and around Madison that are great for locals who are flying solo.
Happy Lunar New Year, 608. Ring in the Year of the Dragon with local performances, family-friendly activities, and food.
Celebrate International Winter Bike Day tomorrow.
Help us put our city on the map by submitting your love stories.
Curious about what goes on at our local community radio station? We went to the WORT-FM open house to give you a look inside.
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
Cast your vote on your favorite 2023 photos submitted by readers.
This list of volunteer opportunities in Madison includes everything from barn chores to classroom assistance.
Today is National Museum Selfie Day. Go out and enjoy our local museums.
The amount of dairy farms in our state are dwindling.
There’s a new science out there called geopsychology.
Peer into the future and use your 608 knowledge to predict what will happen in 2024.
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our 608today Picture of the Year contest.
Whether you’re looking for your next leisure read, a book for the whole family, or a thrilling fictional novel, we’ve got a list of books written by local authors in Madison.
Need a break from your kids’ winter break? We’ve rounded up a few activities to keep your littles entertained while class is not in session.
See what Editors Jonathan and Ally are shopping this year.
Though women brewers are rare nationally, locally there are many.
Looking for a fun and active way to give back to the community? Look no further than this year’s Cranksgiving.
Wisconsin State Assembly passed a bipartisan resolution in celebration of this old fashioned variation.
There are approximately 40 speakers of the Ho-Chunk language that remain. Efforts are being made to revitalize it.
As part of its 175th anniversary, UW-Madison is celebrating the Ho-Chunk Nation with a new Bascom Hall banner.
Rip up your gift list — it’s time to rethink the holidays.
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.
Need some Halloween costume inspiration? We’re brainstorming a few 608-inspired ideas that are sure to impress (or scare) your fellow Madisonians.
Tap into your creative side with Maria Schirmer Devitt, the Artist-in-Residence with Madison Public Library’s Bubbler program.
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Find out more about where Madison’s favorite giraffe went, how he got there, and the reason behind his departure from the city.
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