Tim Virnig is the bar leader at Garth’s Brew Bar on Monroe Street. As an alumnus of UW–Madison, he offers a compelling perspective on the
Category: Culture
Worship across cultures at Blackhawk Church
On a Sunday morning at Blackhawk Church in Middleton, voices rise in unison — some in English, some in Spanish. Hands lift, eyes close. For
Have you read this? Little Free Libraries foster community in Madison
A little girl heaves a metal stool half her size and a third her body weight over to the doors of a small structure in
Noobs welcome: Roll Play carves out a space for Madison’s gaming community
On a brisk fall afternoon, a small wedding party makes its way from Olbrich Gardens to Garver Feed Mill. Dressed in traditional Indian wedding attire,
NAMI Dane County bolsters peer support as mental health funding dwindles
In Wisconsin, the closure of vital mental health resources like Uplift Wisconsin has left a gap in support for those in need. The helpline, or
Common Ground with… Samantha Worden
Samantha Worden is the program manager at Sustain Dane, an environmental education nonprofit focused on holistic sustainability in Dane County. For almost two years, she
“You’re not alone”: Annual Madison walk advocates for suicide prevention
The April sun shines down on the dark pavement of the Sellery basketball courts on the UW–Madison campus. Chalk scatters the ground, leaving behind hearts,
Taboo teatime: Madison community center hosts monthly ‘Death Cafe’ to discuss death and dying
On the first Monday evening of every month, at 911 Williamson Street, a group sips tea, eats cookies and settles on the comfortable couches and
Common Ground with… Muralidharan Govindarajan
Almost a decade ago, Muralidharan Govindarajan—better known to his friends as MGR—and I were working at the same tutoring center as high school sophomores. Now,
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