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Farmers markets in Madison
Grab your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 10 farmers markets around Madison.
July 22, 2024 03:03 AM
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Ally Geiger
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Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
From Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024, we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Madison; check out our map of local drink deals.
July 16, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Locally written books in Madison
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.
June 26, 2024
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Small Business
Dig in to these new Madison restaurants
Check out these four new and upcoming local dining options.
June 25, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Flow at these Madison yoga studios
Check out these 15 yoga opportunities around Madison which offer beginner classes, memberships, hot yoga, and more.
June 24, 2024
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Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Madison, WI from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
May 27, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Veg out: your guide to Madison’s vegan and vegetarian restaurants
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of Madison.
May 24, 2024
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Small Business
Our readers’ favorite local small businesses
Looking to shop local, but don’t know where to start? Try some of our readers’ favorite local small businesses.
May 2, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Small Business
Here’s how you can support free, unbiased local journalism in Madison
We fill your inbox with positive, impactful local news and events. Support our mission.
May 1, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Small Business
Celebrate your favorite Madison businesses for Small Business Week
Tell us which Mad City small businesses you love, from restaurants to retail to home services and beyond.
April 26, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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When and where to find street vendors in Madison
Enjoy the outdoors while shopping locally this summer by keeping tabs on Madison’s street vendors.
April 10, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Be careful boating on Madison waters this weekend
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How to vote absentee in Madison
The Partisan Primary is only a month away, so we’re brushing up on the absentee voting process and deadlines.
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June 27, 2024
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The Midwest Log Rolling Championship rolls into Madison
Some off the best lumberjack athletes in the world will be at Lake Wingra.
June 26, 2024
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There are two weekends left of Summerfest, are you going?
Just an hour east of Madison, “the world’s largest music festival” is one week in and has two more to go.
June 25, 2024
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Ally Geiger