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City
Just how bad is the traffic in Madison?
Spoiler alert: Traffic isn’t great. We dove into the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s congestion data so you don’t have to.
October 29, 2025 10:48 AM
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Airports and Transportation
Madison Metro Transit rider resources
The latest on Metro Transit, and how to best navigate and prepare for upcoming changes.
January 17, 2024
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Ally Geiger
Weather
Madison winters can be WOOF on our pets’ health
Keep your pets safe and healthy this winter.
January 16, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
Sports
Madison skiers are saying “Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.”
Nearby ski resorts are open and this week’s winter weather will help.
January 8, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
Travel and Outdoors
Have you heard you can help birds, Madisonians?
Badgerland Bird Alliance is asking for bald eagle watchers
December 15, 2023
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Jonathan Shipley
Airports and Transportation
Madison is on track for some railroading adventure
Madison is on track to have an Amtrak station. In the meantime, trains abound.
December 11, 2023
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Jonathan Shipley
Travel and Outdoors
Madison Urban Wildlife Guide
Our neighbors include bats, coyotes, and more. Are they dangerous?
November 21, 2023
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Jonathan Shipley
Airports and Transportation
Madison’s Bus Rapid Transit project is moving along
Madison just received a $110.6 million dollar grant for public transportation.
November 17, 2023
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Jonathan Shipley
Sponsored
Black Friday Weekend sale alert: H-D® Factory Outlet
Sponsored by
a 608today Partner
Travel and Outdoors
Talking turkey, in Madison and beyond
In the 1970s there were no turkeys in Wisconsin. Now they’re everywhere.
November 15, 2023
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Jonathan Shipley
Tourism and Hospitality
An isthmus itinerary for your out-of-town guests
Do you have guests coming to town for the holidays? We’ve put together an itinerary for the east, west, and center areas of the isthmus.
November 14, 2023
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Ally Geiger
The Buy
Home
This $100 Google Nest learning thermostat keeps you comfy and efficient
November 5, 2025
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Staff
Home
Snuggle under this 100% cotton waffle blanket for $25
November 4, 2025
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Staff
Home
Morning coffee just got cheaper with Nespresso
October 31, 2025
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Staff
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Where to have fun with kids in Madison
June 2, 2025
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Staff
Live
Where to find lunch for $10 or less in Madison
May 23, 2025
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Ally Geiger
Play
10+ free things to do in Madison
May 19, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
City
Small Business Week: Q+A with Diversions Scuba
May 19, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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Events
10 spring and summer concerts you can’t miss in Madison
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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Mitch Hooper
Live
Explained: Why New Glarus beer is only sold in Wisconsin
You can travel far and wide, but you’ll only find New Glarus beer in Wisconsin
April 1, 2025
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Audrey Rotman
Parks and Recreation
Go green and celebrate with these Madison Earth Day events
Learn about our environment or get your hands a little dirty this weekend.
March 25, 2025
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Jonathan Shipley
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Real Estate
Three Madison zip codes earn national recognition for rent prices
Rent Cafe ranked the top 100 zip codes in the US that offer high-end rentals that cost less than the city’s average renting price.
March 14, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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History
Women in Madison that make the 608 great
Celebrate Women’s History Month with us.
March 12, 2025
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Ally Geiger
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Business
We’re celebrating Small Business Week, here’s how to join us
Join us at 608today in celebrating the heart of our community, small businesses.
February 26, 2025
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