Author: Nathan Denzin

6 handcrafted dog treats from area businesses

From bites made with 100% meat to a cupcake made specifically for pups, plus items with aesthetically pleasing packaging — you’ll find specialty dog treats are everywhere.

From bites made with 100% meat to a cupcake made specifically for pups, plus items with aesthetically pleasing packaging — you’ll find specialty dog treats are everywhere.

Cats of Madison and Dogs of Madison adds adorable photos to animal lovers' feeds

On nice days, you might find Jason Nolen walking through a Madison neighborhood snapping pictures for his Instagram accounts, @cats_of_madison and @dogs.of.madison. 

On nice days, you might find Jason Nolen walking through a Madison neighborhood snapping pictures for his Instagram accounts, @cats_of_madison and @dogs.of.madison. 

Four places to enjoy beers with your dogs

These beer-forward businesses will gladly welcome your fur baby into their dog-friendly spaces.

These beer-forward businesses will gladly welcome your fur baby into their dog-friendly spaces.

11 businesses serving sensational sammies

Grab the king of all lunch options ­— a gourmet sandwich.

These local spots all specialize in the handheld staple and are finding ways to combine meats, cheeses, breads, vegetables and spreads to add extra layers to Madison’s lunch scene.

Chinese martial arts center in Madison has stayed active since 1995

The Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association's competitive kickboxing team has gotten back together for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic at the beginning of the month.

The Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association's competitive kickboxing team has gotten back together for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic at the beginning of the month.

Celebrate Earth Day with these 15 events

Help clean up Madison parks, recycle your old electronics or plant trees to help do your part in making a better world for everyone.

Help clean up Madison parks, recycle your old electronics or plant trees to help do your part in making a better world for everyone.

AfribbeanBaby creates affordable African print kids' clothing to Madison

Starting as a project to make clothes for her daughter, AfribbeanBaby has grown into a community-funded business in the Progress Center for Black Women.

Starting as a project to make clothes for her daughter, AfribbeanBaby has grown into a community-funded business in the Progress Center for Black Women.

Madison organizations offer many options for adaptive athletes to get in the game

Find opportunities for accessible hockey, basketball, soccer, fitness, cycling and dance in the city, plus a group designed for fans with disabilities to watch local sporting events.

Find opportunities for accessible hockey, basketball, soccer, fitness, cycling and dance in the city, plus a group designed for fans with disabilities to watch local sporting events.

Madison Ice Arena has become an unofficial hub for sled hockey in the Midwest

Madison Ice Arena first offered an adaptive learn-to-skate class in 2008. Since then, the arena has gone through changes to allow for more adaptive opportunities.

Madison Ice Arena first offered an adaptive learn-to-skate class in 2008. Since then, the arena has gone through changes to allow for more adaptive opportunities.

Wisconsin is officially the cheese curd capitol of the world

Wisconsin cheese curds cleaned up at the 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest, taking the top 5 spots in both flavored and unflavored.

Wisconsin cheese curds cleaned up at the 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest, taking the top 5 spots in both flavored and unflavored.