“It’s definitely worth it,” said James Gill, a resident of Madison who installed a rain garden in his front yard this summer. “It’s definitely beneficial
Category: City Life
With the COVID-19 assistance ending in 2025, rights advocates worry of an increase in homelessness in Dane County
Throughout Heidi Wegleitner’s 18 years as an attorney, helping people facing eviction has been a significant part of her legal practice. It’s a cause she
Donate to Madison Commons Today for Giving Tuesday
Hello, Madison Commons friends! Please consider donating to Madison Commons during Giving Tuesday today. We need to raise about 75% of our budget outside of
Planners of winter activities in Madison brace for unpredictable winter weather
For lifelong sailor Dave Elsmo, knowing the weather is everything, but in recent years, the weather has become more unpredictable, and that’s a problem for
Overcoming the aftermath of divorce with three kids
Teresa Amara had just returned from Whitewater about 30 minutes before I arrived at her Golden Leaf Trail’s residence on the east side of Madison.
The “leave the leaf” movement: embracing eco-friendly yard care
While fallen leaves are often seen as lawn litter that needs to be cleared away, they can actually be a valuable asset to enrich lawns
Kenz Ladd is transforming the lives of others through faith.
Kenz Ladd walks with a strong confidence, her bright smile leading the way as she reaches out for a hug. She’s bubbly and outgoing, radiating
Carrying the weight: One gym owner’s journey from Beloit teen to national champion
Not long after he obtained his first weight set, Josh Kosier started noticing the compliments rolling in. “Hey Josh, you look like you’re working out
Gerardo Hernandez fulfills his dream, bringing a taste of home to Madison
Moving from Jalisco, Mexico, to California at just 7 years old, Gerardo Hernandez left a piece of his heart in his native country. Though most
Punk’s not dead, and neither is Madison’s underground scene
For over a century, Bethel Norwegian Lutheran Church, built in the Romanesque Revival style in 1862, served as a place of worship for hundreds of
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