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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
Travel and Outdoors
Find the best places to enjoy fall colors in Madison
What’s better than fall in Madison? Check out some of these spots where you can enjoy fall colors without leaving the isthmus.
September 28, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Weather
How to stay cool during a heat wave in Madison
From cooling centers to splash parks, we’re laying out a few local spots where Madisonians can catch a break from the heat wave.
July 25, 2023
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Ally Geiger
Travel and Outdoors
Your guide to a day on the lake in Madison
Whether you want to learn a new skill or spend a casual day on the lake, Madison has plenty to offer when it comes to water activities.
July 18, 2023
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Ally Geiger
Travel and Outdoors
Try out Madison by Bike, an interactive bike tour program
Destination Madison introduces Madison by Bike, its new free biking program.
July 7, 2023
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Ally Geiger
Weather
Air Quality in Madison
Our guide to understanding the Air Quality Index.
June 27, 2023
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Ally Geiger
Travel and Outdoors
Let’s play bug bingo
If you’re the kind of kid who’s always looking for creepy-crawlies, use this field guide to bugs… and see if you can get a bingo.
June 23, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate the Summer Solstice in the 608
June 20, 2023
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Ally Geiger
Airports and Transportation
What’s new and what’s to come at the Dane County Regional Airport
Check out the new and improved Dane County Regional Airport including more gates, flights, and amenities.
June 16, 2023
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Ally Geiger
Travel and Outdoors
Get involved during this year’s Madison Bike Week
Celebrate Bike Week in Madison and gear up for the World Naked Bike Ride.
June 6, 2023
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Ally Geiger
The Buy
Home
Upgrade your bed, not your budget, with these $27 cloud-soft microfiber sheets
October 31, 2025
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Staff
The Buy
Sign up for a Costco membership and enjoy additional value with a Digital Costco Shop Card*
October 30, 2025
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Staff
Home
Your cutting board is the most dangerous thing in your kitchen
October 30, 2025
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Staff
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We’re helping you navigate the Dane County Regional Airport
May 12, 2025
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Staff
City
Locally written books in Madison
May 6, 2025
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Staff
Business
Small Business Week: Q+A with Fraboni’s Italian Specialties & Delicatessen
May 6, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
Play
15 murals around Madison
April 25, 2025
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Ally Geiger
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Local media matters — so does your support
When you choose to support 608today, you’re investing in more than just a weekly newsletter — you’re investing in a stronger, more informed community.
February 19, 2025
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Staff
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Food
Feel better soon: Dane County sees flu cases spike
Madison is one of the several cities seeing a spike in flue cases — here are a few local businesses and restaurants that can help get you on the mend.
February 12, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Culture
3 rare corpse flowers that previously bloomed in Madison
Putricia isn’t the only stinky flower in the world.
February 4, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Culture
How you can celebrate Lunar New Year in Madison
Happy Lunar New Year, 608. Ring in the Year of the Snake with local performances, family-friendly activities, and food.
January 22, 2025
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Ally Geiger
Play
On exhibit: 12 museums in Madison
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or just love mustard, these 12 museums in Madison have it all.
January 10, 2025
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Ally Geiger
Travel and Outdoors
Hit the slopes, 608
Enjoy the upside to all of this cold and snow by getting outside for skiing, tubing, and sledding.
January 8, 2025
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Ally Geiger
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Culture
Unwrap these gifts given to Madison citizens
These gifts are way better than a Jelly of the Month Club membership.
December 17, 2024
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Staff