City Life

Madison’s new collegiate summer softball team unveiled their name and logo at a free fan event at the Orpheum Theater on April 20.

Red foxes and coyotes are here to stay in Madison — but not everyone's ready to say "welcome to the neighborhood."

When historian Stu Levitan found this John Newhouse image from a November 1947 issue of the Wisconsin State Journal, he recognized an important moment from the past.

Amid bitter, big-money feuds in professional golf, Madison can lay claim to advancing the game’s true spirit.

The seasonal return of the chairs on April 17 to Memorial Union Terrace reminds us how pervasive — and beloved — the sunburst seats are in Madison. 

The threat of climate change has sparked a modern movement led by the most affected party — the next generation.

Bust your bracket during March Madness? We’re giving you another chance to win with the Ultimate Cheese Bracket. Vote for your favorites and may the best cheese go all the way.

The non-profit raised over $4 million to furnish space in a former Menard’s store.

For editor Andrea Behling, the April issue offered a valuable — and unique — opportunity to share the stories of our community's elders.

You don’t have to drive far to enjoy the total solar eclipse which, after April 8, won’t be visible in the United States again for twenty years.

10 of Madison's elders share stories, advice and reflections on life, love and lessons learned along the way.

In June, a collegiate women’s fast-pitch softball team takes the field at Warner Park with great potential to draw crowds.

Marlene Cummings spent 10 years as an educator and columnist who encouraged children to understand and respect everyone.

A chat with the morning anchor-turned-assistant news director on the evolving industry, wearing several hats as a woman and the next generation of journalism.

Now that he’s retired, design professor Wei Dong is headed to China to teach art to first graders.

Stumbling upon an adult tricycle at an abandoned respite home leads bike mechanic Andy Quandt down a Rosemary Kennedy rabbit hole.

Content from 2023 — including Best Overall Design, Best Column (in print and online), Best Feature Photograph and more —was named in Milwaukee Press Club's Excellence in Journalism Awards.

Since 2020, 34 local food businesses have raised a collective total of $702,526 via GoFundMe. But not everyone's a fan of online crowdfunding.

Who can resist the charm of a bookstore that's also a coffee shop and a cocktail bar?

Editor Andrea Behling reflects on an issue that celebrated trailblazing women: From Chef of the Year Jamie Brown-Soukaseume to the late Marlene Cummings.

Kristen Kordet’s CSA operation at Blue Moon Community Farm in Stoughton brings eaters closer to the source of their food. 

The ceremony acknowledged the “unsung heroes” of Black-owned businesses at Monona Terrace on Feb. 22.

81-year-old Chuck Henrikson has gone birding in Dane County every day for over six years — and the weekly "bird report" he writes inspires and informs more than 600 people.

Through April 30, pick up this special issue that maps out the best things to do, eat and see from all sides of town.

Michelle Wildgen goes from faking it to fitting in at bars across Madison.

On March 2, community members will gather to read aloud from Aldo Leopold's “A Sand County Almanac" (and other nature-inspired works).

Because a UW–Madison professor and his team sent it there (for science, of course). 

Being paid to taste cheese might sound like a dream, but the reality of life as a "descriptive sensory panelist" may surprise you.

Estella Hassrick got her start with the Blackhawk Ski Club. Now, she’s on the U.S. Ski and Snowboard National Development Team, trying to balance her ski jumping career with being a teenager.

Studying amphibians can be hard work — especially when it means a fruitless search on a frozen lake.

What’s in a name? For a local bird conservation group, it’s a controversial legacy, years of deliberation and a social media feud with a popular YouTube channel.

This local landmark offered safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community before burning down 28 years ago.

From the (reported) space flight of a local groundhog to the infamous mayoral ear bite of 2015, Sun Prairie's Groundhog Day tradition is about a lot more than weather.

Madison Magazine's small staff keeps editor Andie Behling on the ground — and there's nowhere she'd rather be.

The 23rd annual Best of Madison Business Awards honor visionary leaders who see how it all connects to build a better Madison. Join us for the 2024 Best of Madison Business Awards luncheon on Feb. 22.

With about 200 kids on the waitlist, recruiting new — and diverse — mentors is a priority.

This winter sport takes advantage of the perfectly flat terrain of a frozen lake, and you can learn how to do it here in Madison.

Dine in an igloo or get cozy in a greenhouse ... despite the harsh winter weather, there are plenty of ways to stay warm in Madison.

After splurging on wallpaper, Camilia Cenek struggles to hang it — a challenge that helps her overcome her indecision.

While the ethics of AI remains a hot topic, some creatives are already using this technology as a tool.

The Wisconsin Union will host the 84th annual Winter Carnival from Feb. 7 to 10.

The athletes who braved these rickety wooden structures in the 20th century and today's champion ski jumpers share a fearless spirit.

Contributing writer Jeff Oloizia delves into the latest public health crisis: Loneliness. He searches for the solution in professional cuddling, behavioral economics and more.

Sleepless nights or early mornings, structure or chaos — the creative process looks different for everyone.

This January, Madison native Lila Szyryj will represent Wisconsin in the annual Miss America pageant — but what is it really like to wear the crown?

Figuratively speaking. We tallied up the page views for all of our digital articles to create a round-up that captures your favorite digital-exclusive stories in 2023.

Pram Adriansjach thanks medics who saved his life after collapsing at the end of the Madison Marathon. 

Creativity can be a lonely endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are six collectives where you can find your people.

A snow day adventure is captured forever in this photo.