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Travel and Outdoors
How to turn your Madison yard into a mini wildlife haven
A grassroots effort is helping local properties become part of a nationwide habitat network.
December 10, 2025 12:00 PM
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Morgan O’Neal
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Culture
Bookstores and coffee shops in Madison, WI
Madison’s guide to books and beans
September 9, 2022
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Ally Geiger
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City
Cap Times Idea Fest in Madison, WI
Think TED, but local
September 9, 2022
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Culture
The most local events in Madison, WI
September 8, 2022
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Ryan Waldman
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Culture
Trivia nights in Madison, WI
August 2, 2022
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Dayten Rose
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Food
Beer dictionary for Madison, WI
July 19, 2022
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Dayten Rose
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Culture
Adult sports leagues in Madison, WI
July 18, 2022
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Ryan Waldman
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Culture
Hit the Road: a 40-mile getaway to Spring Green, WI
July 14, 2022
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Ryan Waldman
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Culture
Picture perfect picnics in Madison, WI
July 8, 2022
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Ryan Waldman
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Local comedy scene in Madison, WI
July 5, 2022
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Dayten Rose
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Take advantage of Madison’s community programs
Ask not what you can do for the City of Madison, but what the City of Madison can do for you via these community programs available to locals.
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Madison, it’s time to talk ticks
It’s Lyme Disease Awareness Month and ticks are out early this year.
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Madisonians, have you ever played kubb?
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How to navigate our community events page
Never again wonder how to browse for cool events in our city or how to upload your own.
May 9, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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The rundown on Madison’s Bus Rapid Transit system
Calling all commuters. We’re diving into the details regarding Madison Metro’s new BRT system.
May 8, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Dane County strategizes over affordable housing
The Housing Advisory Committee has a five year plan.
May 7, 2024
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Keeping up with Madison’s beekeepers
Interested in beekeeping? There are plenty of local resources.
May 7, 2024
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Celebrate National Bike Month in Madison
Find fellow bike lovers and e-bike rentals near you.
May 6, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Local happy hour deals to quench your thirst in Madison
Go bargain hunting with our Madison happy hour guide, which highlights drink specials and food discounts throughout the city.
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