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Tommy Washbush
Paul’s in perpetuity
There are businesses you’d never guess are operating quietly out of people’s Madison homes. This is the story of a basement bookseller.
Liam Beran
Protests, produce and peanut butter
Hundreds of demonstrators brought food donations for local residents in need to James Madison Park on April 19.
May 3, 2025
Mary Langenfeld
Cold water therapy
Cold plunging, the practice of immersing oneself in very cold water, isn’t new. But it is trending.
Apr 5, 2025
Tommy Washbush
‘A tinkerer’s paradise’
A magical storage space now, the third floor of the Madison Children's Museum will, with the help of a recent multi-million grant, be turned into another floor of exhibits.
Jan 7, 2025
Courtesy Ryan Matthes
Sign of the times
A creative, interactive yard sign is counting down the days until the election and getting attention in an east-side neighborhood.
Oct 11, 2024
Tommy Washbush
Heard it through the Greenbush grapevine
Before the city of Madison razed the old Greenbush, Italian families salvaged their grapevines, some of which are believed to have been brought from Sicily.
Aug 5, 2024
Hannah Ritvo
Raising the bar
The vibrant mural was inspired by the women of the Ndebele tribe of South Africa, who cover the exterior walls of their homes with brilliant murals and ornate designs all done by hand.
Jun 5, 2024
Josh Ducommun
Working 9-5
All of the members of Ability Ambassadors have an intellectual or developmental disability, and some have more than one. All are employed and all live independently.
Apr 10, 2024
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Chris Collins
LC Cunningham is Madison's Nextdoor hero
The newcomer's posts inspire thoughtful exchanges and build connections
Jan 7, 2024
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Steven Potter
The Madison chapter of The Saber Legion perfects its craft
The Madison chapter of The Saber Legion, a global community, meets weekly to practice and perfect the art of sword and saber combat.
Nov 4, 2023
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Eric Hamilton
A group of their own
Daniel Morales, founder of the Madison Dad Group, designed the group to meet twice a month, once with kids and once without. ‘I know a lot of dads feel — I know I did as a stay-at-home parent — intimidated by mom groups.’
Oct 8, 2023
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Eric Murphy
'We don’t need to be afraid'
Madison celebrated LGBTQ+ pride amid recent intolerance and hostility
Sep 9, 2023
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In the July issue
Downtown Madison fills out
Five years after the COVID lockdown, business in downtown Madison is booming. But with that growth comes inevitable pains.
‘Scraping by’
Everyone loves Madison’s free music events. But the organizations behind them say additional support is needed to keep their finances stable.
UW-Madison investigates police officer who students say acted inappropriately
A student journalist uncovered examples of late-night texts, free rides, and sharing of police intel to help students avoid bar raids.
Du-plex the right thing, city officials urge
Homeownership and affordable housing will become more accessible under a new package, city officials argue.
Dedication to the institution
Justice Ann Walsh Bradley is retiring from the Wisconsin Supreme Court at the end of July after 30 years of service.
