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Travel and Outdoors
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
How to keep your car costs down in Madison
Average yearly car costs hit a new high in 2022 — here’s how to invest smartly.
March 27, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
Travel and Outdoors
The 2023 celestial calendar for Madison, WI
Don’t miss any of this year’s meteor showers, supermoons, or solar eclipses.
March 24, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week
Protect the night by taking some simple actions between Saturday, April 15-Saturday, April 22
March 22, 2023
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Dayten Rose
Development
Take Madison’s Waterfront Redesign survey
Help determine the future of one of Madison’s waterfronts.
March 21, 2023
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Ally Geiger
Travel and Outdoors
Mud Season on Madison trails
Be prepared to hit the trails safely.
March 7, 2023
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Ally Geiger
Sports
Catch the Gaelic game of hurling in Madison, WI
We’re breaking down the Irish sport of hurling including its rules and where you can catch a game.
March 7, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Culture
Spring equinox in Madison, WI
Visit a local park, participate in a community event, or clean up your humble abode in honor of the astronomical transition from winter to spring.
March 6, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Travel and Outdoors
Enroll in TSA PreCheck ahead of spring travel
Apply online and visit a local enrollment center ahead of spring and summer travel.
February 23, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Travel and Outdoors
The beginner’s guide to composting in Madison
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
February 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Travel and Outdoors
Great Escapes: Our Guide to Baton Rouge, LA
Planning a getaway?
Check out
Baton Rouge, Lousiana.
Experience
the distinctive Cajun and Creole cultures of this capital city.
February 8, 2023
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Ally Geiger
The Buy
The Buy
Skip roaming charges on your next trip with this $25 deal
October 21, 2025
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Staff
The Buy
Why rent cloud space when you can own it for life?
October 21, 2025
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Staff
The Buy
Pay just $15 for a year of Sam’s Club — just in time for the holiday hustle
October 21, 2025
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Staff
Latest News
Parks and Recreation
Go green and celebrate with these Madison Earth Day events
March 25, 2025
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Jonathan Shipley
Real Estate
Three Madison zip codes earn national recognition for rent prices
March 14, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
History
Women in Madison that make the 608 great
March 12, 2025
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Ally Geiger
Business
We’re celebrating Small Business Week, here’s how to join us
February 26, 2025
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Staff
More from 608today
Fitness
Flow at these Madison yoga studios
Check out these 14 yoga opportunities around Madison which offer beginner classes, memberships, hot yoga, and more.
October 3, 2024
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Staff
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These fabulous finds will elevate your space for all of fall’s festivities.
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Wayfair
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Experiencing dry eyes? Here’s how to hydrate your vision
Dry eyes can lead to inflammation and damage to the eye’s surface.
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a 608today Partner
Weather
Fall 2024 weather trends in Madison, WI
Prepare for fall weather in Madison with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
September 19, 2024
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Ally Geiger
Live
Your guide to Madison’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
September 6, 2024
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Staff
Sports
Badgers football: Your guide to game day
Football season is upon us, and we have the need-to-know info about the Badgers + how to make the most out of game days.
August 23, 2024
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Hanna Williford
Sports
What makes a good sports town?
Here’s what makes Madison a great sports city.
August 23, 2024
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Ally Geiger
City
Get your sweat on at gyms around Madison
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up some gyms and fitness offerings around Madison.
August 21, 2024
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Staff
Live
Madison’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
August 15, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
