Recently, Shalicia Johnson was out in Madison photographing racially spurred protests, shown in our July/August issue. She shared with us what her experience has been like as a Black person in Wisconsin.

Theatrical vocal coach Clare Haden talks about losing her work, mourning her industry and pushing for fundamental change in racial equity in the arts.

Special attention needs to be paid to our pups to keep them safe in soaring temperatures. Here are some surefire ways to care for your dog in hot weather.

In September, students will return to school virtually, with some in-person learning for students with disabilities. Resuming sports and extracurriculars is still unknown.

The goal of Plastic Free July is to cut out single-use plastic in your household and replace it with a more sustainable option.

No matter your mood or energy level, there’s a water activity for you, from pontoon boat rentals to log rolling to splash parks.

What to grill now, plus, a recipe from Banzo to kick up your summer meals.

If you’re looking for a little inspiration or guidance on your wines this summer, here are some go-to grabs, according to Molly Moran, owner of Table Wine.

Lake Geneva is a hot tourist destination — especially in the summer months, when visitors come to experience Geneva Lake’s sparkling waters and downtown shops.

We asked our friends at the Madison Public Library who have their finger on the book world pulse for the reads they’re most excited about right now.

Just when you thought that drive-ins were a thing of the past, old-school outdoor theaters are being resurrected and are stirring up more buzz than ever.

In honor of Pride Month, we’ve rounded up a few pride-related goodies, most of which are made right here in Wisconsin.

If you open your phone, you’ll see June 19 marked on your calendar as a U.S. holiday. It’s referred to as Juneteenth, Freedom Day or Jubilee Day. But what exactly are the origins behind this date?

One way (among many) to support Madison’s black community is to frequent black-owned businesses and services. We compiled a short list of some you should check out that have great eats, beauty products and services to use.

For those who feel urged to get involved and/or educate themselves about racism, we created a short list of resources.

June 3 is National Running Day! If you like to pound the pavement, here are some lovely options around the city to hit the ground running on.

If we’ve learned anything from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s how tightly integrated we are as a community. If you’re looking for ways to give back in response to the coronavirus, or otherwise, here are a few local organizations doubling down and adapting to support Madisonians.

Business, shops and restaurants are slowly starting to reopen, but it’s a given that we’ll still be spending more time at home this summer. Here are some fun things to do.

As the 2019-20 school year comes to a close, the Madison Metropolitan School District is setting its sights on what learning could look like in the fall.

Rest your weary eyes and instead indulge in these hand-picked audiobooks, podcasts, music and comedy acts of brilliance.

Willy Street Co-op compiled a list of the hottest-selling items since the COVID-19 quarantine began a little over two months ago, and it’s pretty interesting.

We talked to Deb Archer, CEO of Destination Madison, to get her take on the current tourism situation.

We chatted with our long-time food and features writer to see how she’s been passing the time during the Safer at Home orders.