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Madison has a housing crisis and we need to build more housing
A west-side homeowner and east-side housing advocate argue for the need for more housing in Madison and challenge the opposition brewing to the city’s rezoning efforts in neighborhoods. Read more
Mar 19, 2024
Community Shares of Wisconsin Backyard Hero: Beth Fuller
Each month Community Shares of Wisconsin presents the Backyard Hero Award to organizations and people making change happen in our community. Read more
Mar 18, 2024
Activists demand that Dane County DA prosecute Ridglan Farms for animal cruelty
Animal rights activists showed up at the Dane County District Attorney’s Office, demanding that it bring criminal charges of animal mistreatment against Ridglan Farms, a dog breeding and research facility. Read more
Mar 18, 2024
Wisconsin Supreme Court election recast legislative session
Everything changed in the Capitol in April 2023 when Janet Protasiewicz was elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, giving the court its first four-justice liberal majority in 13 years. Read more
Mar 18, 2024
What to do in Madison this week: Wild & Scenic Film Festival, 'Reshaping Destiny' with Danny Trejo and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for March 18-21 includes an anniversary tour stop by Broadway hit 'Mamma Mia!'; talks on new books by Peter Annin and B.J. Hollars. Read more
Mar 18, 2024
Housing complaints jump in Madison
Madison residents met at Lakeview Library Thursday night to share their housing stories and find assistance. Read more
Mar 15, 2024
New bier in the haus
New beers from Wisconsin brewers Black Rose Blending, Delta Beer Lab, O’So, Third Space, Giant Jones, The Lone Girl, 3 Sheeps, and Raised Grains are on tap or on store shelves. Read more
Mar 15, 2024
You are at East Towne. Where do you eat?
East Towne’s Interstate adjacency means that it is home to pretty much every national chain you can think of. But there are more novel eateries. Read more
Mar 14, 2024
What to do in Madison this weekend: Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, 'Rage Becomes Us' and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for March 14-17 includes an LP release show by The Flavor That Kills; the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Read more
Mar 14, 2024
Angry residents shout down city staff at meeting on draft west-side Madison zoning plan
New plans for the city’s west side brought Madison homeowners out in force to a neighborhood meeting. They interrupted city staff and booed to make their feelings known. Read more
Mar 13, 2024
Triangulador’s secret lair
In the first edition of Isthmus’ “Workspaces” feature, venture into Liubóv Szwako a.k.a. Triangulador’s underground studio, where he paints, plans and experiments. Read more
Mar 13, 2024
Walk this way
‘The isolation I’d sought near the edge of town began to feel a bit too isolating. I chafed at the need to hop in my car nearly any time I wanted to meet up with friends.’ Read more
Mar 13, 2024
One Dish: Barriques’ Capital City breakfast sandwich
Breakfast sandwiches inspire passionate devotion from their fans. This Mad City favorite on a rosemary cheddar scone does, for sure. Read more
Mar 12, 2024
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What if the Dems were must-see TV?
Joe Biden was feisty and energetic for his State of the Union address but how’s he going to hold up out there on the stump in less controlled environments? Read more
Mar 11, 2024
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Why is Madison facing a $27 million deficit?
The city of Madison will not be able to meet a $27 million deficit with cuts and new fees alone. It will very likely have to do something it has never done before: ask voters in a referendum to go beyond state limits on property tax growth. Read more
Mar 11, 2024
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Comics with a cause
For Madison-based illustrator T.L. Luke, creating comics is about more than telling a story — it’s about using art to educate the public and create meaningful political change. Read more
Mar 11, 2024
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What to do in Madison this week: Trish O'Kane, Lynne Arriale and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for March 11-14 includes a tour stop by Wayne 'The Train' Hancock; a talk by Ho-Chunk Nation Museum & Cultural Center Director Josie Lee and UW history professor Stephen Kantrowitz based on his book 'Citizens of a Stolen Land.' Read more
Mar 11, 2024
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Chakari Daezhare is finding her voice
Chakari Daezhare has been creating songs at a blistering rate. Last year, she released two EPs as well as a couple of singles. Then, in early January, she dropped her first full album. Read more
Mar 10, 2024
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The Clark spark
Caitlin Clark is by far the biggest name in college basketball right now, men or women. Thanks to her star power, the Big Ten announced that its women’s basketball tournament, held in Minneapolis this week, sold out in the third week of February. Read more
Mar 10, 2024
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Demand grows for literacy services as more refugees arrive in Madison
In 2023, 170 refugees participated in Literacy Network’s programming — the largest number the organization has supported. The students came from 85 different countries, six more than in 2022. Read more
Mar 9, 2024
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Ope! is no mistake
The latest Milwaukee-area brewery to send beer our way is Ope! Brewing Co. of West Allis. Read more
Mar 9, 2024
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Ridglan Farms beagle ‘rescue’ case dismissed
The motion was filed late on March 7, the same day that an article on the case, which set to go to trial March 18, was published in Isthmus. Read more
Mar 8, 2024
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Retirement perks for new Madison schools superintendent on par with big-city districts
The retirement perks for Madison’s new school superintendent rival those in much bigger districts, where supplemental accounts are a growing way to keep top administrators around. Read more
Mar 8, 2024
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A viewing cheat-sheet for the ‘Top Chef’ visit to Wisconsin
Madison, Milwaukee and other Wisconsin locations will be featured on the upcoming 21st season of Top Chef, a culinary reality show that sets itself apart by showcasing and celebrating a different region of the country each season. Read more
Mar 8, 2024
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In the March issue
A crime of compassion?
In 2017 three animal rights activists removed three beagles from a dog breeding facility outside of Mount Horeb. The defendants face felony burglary and felony theft charges and are set to go on trial in Dane County court on March 18-22. Read more
Chakari Daezhare is finding her voice
Chakari Daezhare has been creating songs at a blistering rate. Last year, she released two EPs as well as a couple of singles. Then, in early January, she dropped her first full album. Read more
‘Rent down’ effect squeezes Madison tenants
The new owner of the Royal Arms apartment complex on Madison’s west side isn’t budging on large rent hikes despite tenant protests. Read more
A viewing cheat-sheet for the ‘Top Chef’ visit to Wisconsin
Madison, Milwaukee and other Wisconsin locations will be featured on the upcoming 21st season of Top Chef, a culinary reality show that sets itself apart by showcasing and celebrating a different region of the country each season. Read more
Behind the Isthmus cover: March 2024
Self-taught photographer Allison Gallipeau walks every morning, camera in tow, no matter the weather, and takes photos along the way. Her cover shot was taken along the bike path on John Nolen Drive. Read more
Peter Annin
Wisconsin Book Festival: Discussing "Purified: How Recycled Sewage is Transforming Our Water," new book. Read more
Mar 19, 2024
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Mamma Mia!
Touring Broadway musical, 3/19-24, at 7:30 pm Tuesday-Friday, 2 & 7:30 pm Saturday, and 1 & 6:30 pm Sunday. Read more
Mar 19, 2024
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The Light in the Piazza
University Opera, 7:30 pm on 3/15-16 & 19 and 2 pm, 3/17, UW Music Hall. $30. Read more
Mar 19, 2024
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Flight of Lights
Dane County Regional Airport light display, 7:30-11:30 pm, 3/15-4/7, along International Lane. Read more
Mar 19, 2024
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B.J. Hollars
Discussing "Wisconsin for Kennedy: The Primary that Launched a President and Changed the Course of History," with Doug Moe. Free, but ticket required (livestream also available). Read more
Mar 20, 2024
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