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Fall weather combined with free THC seltzer? Yes, please.
Wherever fall takes you, bring this seltzer to help you chill out.
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Vote in 608today’s pizza bracket
We want to know: Where is the best pizza in the 608? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
March 22, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
It’s maple syrup season in Wisconsin
Learn more about when and where to get locally-made maple syrup in southern Wisconsin.
March 21, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Play this “Top Chef” viewing game while watching the upcoming Wisconsin-based season
Season 21 of “Top Chef” airs this week and is set in both Madison and Milwaukee. We put together a viewing game for you to play while watching.
March 15, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Food
Going mad for Madison’s Caesar salads
It’s the 100th anniversary of the Caesar salad. Let’s eat.
March 6, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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Madison-area Girl Scouts are ready to sell you some cookies
Whether you like Thin Mints or Do-si-dos, the Girl Scouts have your back.
February 29, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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City
Coming soon to Madison: what not to miss in 2024
As Madison continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and some recently-opened restaurants.
February 26, 2024
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Food
Recreate your favorite 608 dish: Mickie’s Dairy Bar French toast
If you find yourself craving Mickie’s Dairy Bar but don’t want to brave the weekend crowds, try this recipe instead.
February 20, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Food
There’s nothing to whine about with all these great Madison-area winery offerings
Though Wisconsin isn’t known for its wine, its wine is divine.
February 9, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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Food
Madison is hot for tots
We go on and on about cheese curds, but tater tots deserve their spot.
February 1, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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Food
Madison-area cheeses are making the cut
Several Wisconsin cheeses have been voted 2023’s best cheeses in the world.
January 26, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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15 murals around Madison
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Where to play pickleball in Madison
Find pickleball courts all around Madison, Wisconsin throughout popular parks, facilities, neighborhoods, and suburbs.
April 14, 2025
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Round out spring and rock into summer with this lineup of can’t-miss concerts in Madison, Wisconsin from April through July 2025.
April 7, 2025
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