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Go bargain hunting with our Madison happy hour guide, which highlights drink specials and food discounts throughout the city.
The Clean Lakes Alliance has offered up a health report.
Looking to shop local, but don’t know where to start? Try some of our readers’ favorite local small businesses.
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Regal birds are roosting in the 608.
Eat and Drink
Learn more about when and where to get locally-made maple syrup in southern Wisconsin.
Season 21 of “Top Chef” airs this week and is set in both Madison and Milwaukee. We put together a viewing game for you to play while watching.
It’s the 100th anniversary of the Caesar salad. Let’s eat.
Whether you like Thin Mints or Do-si-dos, the Girl Scouts have your back.
Travel and Outdoors
Moxy Madison Downtown is a hip new spot on East Washington Avenue.
Keep local love growing with local plants.
Whether you’re a birding enthusiast or just want to get outside for a good cause, consider getting involved in this year’s Great Wisconsin Birdathon.
Every neighborhood, district, and town center in Madison has a personality all its own. Does your favorite neighborhood line up with your zodiac sign? We’ve got a horoscope for every part of our city. Find your next favorite hangout written in the stars.
Real Estate
A multi-use park on undeveloped land is in the draft stage.
We rounded up a few open houses happening this week for you to check out.
Brush up on development and civic jargon before construction season peaks in Madison.
The Downtown Development Tracker tracks development downtown.
City
State Street’s Pedestrian Mall Experiment kicks off on Wednesday, May 8.
Have a fling at one of the area’s many disc golf courses.
Madison has plenty of opportunities for stargazers.
Enjoy the outdoors while shopping locally this summer by keeping tabs on Madison’s street vendors.

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