Tour This Lake Mendota Dream Home
After years of searching, planning and construction, a homeowner settles into her dream home on Lake Mendota.
After years of searching, planning and construction, a homeowner settles into her dream home on Lake Mendota.
Discover the true meaning of relaxation at these regional spas.
Tips to tame the clutter in your wardrobe.
Whether it’s a girl’s get-together or a date night, one thing rings true — it’s fun to spend quality time together. These fun outings are perfect for a beloved group of besties or out with that special someone.
Last year’s class of Women to Watch were busy — expanding programs and initiatives they lead, raising money for worthy causes and championing important issues, including youth mental health and cancer research funding.
Head out to a local sports bar for a laid-back gathering — and good eats.
Unity Point Health – Meriter shares helpful ways to practice self-care.
This is the year you take control of your finances.
Exploring The Century House’s one-of-a-kind offerings.
Here’s how to align your vision and inspire cohesion at work.
Warmth and color inspired this mood board by a local designer.
Visual art, theater and live music picks for a culturally-rich winter.
Introducing this year’s group of inspiring changemakers who tirelessly push for progress.
Heather Lott’s career seemed designed for the Dane County New Teacher Project (DCNTP), a consortium of 18 school districts focused on supporting beginning teachers through mentorship.
As founder and executive director of her foster-based organization, Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin, Lauren Brinkman helps all-breed pets from high-kill shelters in other states.
In April 2023, Courtney Willegal opened the 11,000-square-foot The Sensory Zone, an inclusive indoor activity space on Madison’s East Side.
As executive director of Girls on the Run of South Central Wisconsin, Christine Benedict helps other girls discover their own strength and potential through running.
As the owner and director of Arthouse Preschool, Heather Murray is responsible for 30 children and six staff members. But her sense of responsibility extends far beyond that.
Augusta Brulla uses her art-making background to help local artists develop business acumen and connect with organizations that might purchase their work.
The deepest pain can often become an individual’s biggest passion — something Anne Michels knows well.
With a background in music as well as youth protection and compliance, Prenicia Clifton founded Seein’ is Believin’ to provide culturally-focused programming to promote mental health and resilience in children and teenagers.
Amanda Marek is the executive director of Active Youth Wisconsin, a nonprofit working to give kids accessible opportunities to be active and promote the physical and mental benefits of movement.
Rachelle Stone is driven by a desire to create experiences she didn’t have as a student — in K-12 and as an undergrad at UW-Madison.
What are the keys to satisfied, engaged employees? Two experts offer tips.
Efrat Livny recalls what it took to bring Gilda’s Club to Madison.
Six woman-owned food businesses that are connecting us culturally, sourcing locally and amping up our culinary scene.
Jeanne Carpenter worked in the artisan cheese industry for years, and she wove in her knowledge of high-quality cheeses in the menu at Firefly Coffeehouse, the Oregon coffeehouse she co-owns.
With a goal to provide mentorship for Indigenous chefs and food professionals, Elena Terry founded the nonprofit Wild Bearies in 2019.
“There are a lot of life skills learned in the kitchen space,” says Terry, an enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation.
Marie Raboin and her husband, Matt, launched Brix Cider in 2017. Two years later, their tasting room and cidery opened in Mount Horeb.
“Part of our mission and our value is supporting sustainable agriculture,” says Marie.
After buying cakes for her daughter’s birthday parties over the years, Linda Smith started baking her own cakes — which kicked off her passion for baking, and ultimately starting her own side business, Sensational Sweetz.
In 2022, Chintakayala and her husband, Raj Peddapati, launched Nommli, a combination meal and cultural experience subscription box.
“What’s the best way to connect people, other than through culture and food?” muses Chintakayala.
Lacy Rude has been part of the local food and beverage community for years as owner of Rude Brew Kombucha. Her newly-opened Lacy’s Café supports and serves local producers.
These arts venues and organizations offer community, creativity and social outreach.
The city’s tastiest places to pick up a pizza.
Dane County arts organizations produce $346.7 million in economic activity annually, but artists don’t always view themselves as small-business owners. Dane Arts Buy Local (DABL) aims to change that.
By Katie Vaughn | Photo courtesy Madison Public Art Project This summer, a beautiful project bloomed in Fitchburg. “Wildflowers of Wisconsin” is a fiber…
Located in the heart of Madison’s burgeoning east side arts district, Arts + Literature Laboratory (ALL) is a nonprofit, artist-driven interdisciplinary art space.
Suiting the artistic character of downtown Cambridge, owner Jacy Eckerman’s Art Hub lives up to its motto: “Where Art Happens.”
ART House 360 is nearing the home stretch of renovations inside a 1917 Verona schoolhouse.
Ten by Ten Collective are biannual markets that bring together makers who each contribute proceeds to a cause of their choice.
SSM Health Express Virtual Care offers easy, inexpensive consultation options for common health concerns.
The Catholic Charities Adult Day Center provides care and supervision in a community-based environment for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Sober Social, a new nonalcoholic bottle shop, showcases tasty and tempting nonalcoholic beverages.
Unity Point Health – Meriter gives useful safety advice on what to look for when selecting playthings for little ones this holiday season.
Here are five easy changes you can add to your routine today to enhance your gut health and start feeling your best.
13 Madison-area nonprofits to consider donating to on Giving Tuesday.
The city’s female first responders keep us safe and work through stressful situations — and all the while, love what they do.
A thoughtful, well-planned estate can be one of the most generous gifts you give your loved ones. Krueger Hernandez & Thompson SC has some estate planning tips.
You’d be hard-pressed to find women more enthusiastic about their work than the Madison Fire Department’s Debi Dahl, Jillian Kjeldahl and Lisa Becher.
By Shayna Mace | Photography by Hillary Schave During her college years at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Cynthia Griffin answered an ad…
By Shayna Mace | Photography by Hillary Schave Being a police officer can be one of the most challenging jobs — but with it…
By Nikki Kallio | Photography by Hillary Schave Walking into a huge auditorium full of applicants for the Dane County Public Safety Communications Center,…
This strollable neighborhood has something for every giftee on your list.
Expert tips for styling your mantel during the holidays — and beyond.
November and December is full of seasonal fun, including tree lightings, light displays, local shopping, kid-friendly events and more.
Unwrap the spirit of our local communities this holiday season.
Visiting Fort Atkinson in these festive months is a perfect mix of holiday magic, outdoor adventure and local charm.
Janesville celebrates the holidays in style. Between light shows, shopping galore and delicious dining, you’ll find plenty to do this season.
Some of the best holiday shopping can be found in the boutiques and artisan markets sprinkled throughout the Fox Cities.
What to do this month? A Thanksgiving Day tradition, holiday gift shopping and dog delights.