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3 weeks ago | 
608today.6amcity.com | Audrey Rotman |Ryan Waldman |Jonathan Shipley |Mitch Hooper
Welcome to Spotted Cow Land. New Glarus — the beer dubbed as “only in Wisconsin” — has a cult following. Some people to go extraordinary lengths to get it. The Chicago Cubs *smuggled* it across the border after a series in Milwaukee. The brew has been sold in the Badger State for the past 28 years + is in the fridge of most Wisconsin homes. But why all the hype? Let’s take a look at the history, and why the beer is only sold in Wisconsin.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
608today.6amcity.com | Ryan Waldman
It’s about time we talked about 608 happy hours, folks. No matter if you’re grabbing a quick beer after work, on the hunt for some discounted bites, or just want to have a chill hangout while going easy on the wallet, we’ve got this round. Here are nine places around town offering the best deals right now. (Hours listed are HH only.) Beer lovers rejoiceVintage Brewing Company | Weekdays, 4-7 p.m. | Stop in at the brewery for a dollar off all brews 7% abv and under + $1 off rail mixers.
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Jul 1, 2024 | 
608today.6amcity.com | Ryan Waldman |Audrey Rotman
The City of Madison’s committees, boards, and councils often host meetings to discuss the current goings on. Most of these meetings are open for public comment. Here’s how you can get involved. Note: Each of the following meetings can be attended virtually via Zoom. Common Council | Tuesday, July 2 | 6:30 p.m. A presentation will be given on homeless services, eviction prevention, and the Madison Customer Assistance Program.
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Jul 1, 2024 | 
608today.6amcity.com | Ryan Waldman |Audrey Rotman
Healthy Food For All (HFFA) is a Madison-based nonprofit that distributes high-quality, fresh food to low-income neighborhoods. Supporting HFFA’s mission can be as easy as . Buy One For a NeighborThis program, launched last week, asks shoppers to purchase extra produce at local farmers’ markets to be donated. The goods will be distributed after the markets close. Can’t make it to the market? Donate to the GoFundMe instead.
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Jun 27, 2024 | 
608today.6amcity.com | Ally Geiger |Ryan Waldman |Audrey Rotman
The Partisan Primary election is about a month away (Tuesday, Aug. 13), but the City has already sent out over 14,000 absentee ballots.
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Mar 29, 2023 | 
608today.6amcity.com | Ally Geiger |Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto |Ryan Waldman
B Corp certification is to sustainable business what LEED certification is to green building. Check out these Madison-based businesses that have a B Corporation certification due to their high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Cricket Design Works | From websites to packaging, and everything in between — this design company will cover all of the bases to make your brand dazzle.
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Feb 23, 2023 | 
608today.6amcity.com | Emily Shea-Owen |Ally Geiger |Ryan Waldman
Planning a spring getaway? Don’t forget to add TSA PreCheck enrollment to your pre-vacay to-do list. The government program provides an expedited security lane at 200+ airports for travelers that pass a security screening — which includes a short application and a 10-minute in-person enrollment appointment — and are given a Known Traveler Number. Bonus: The screening is good for five years and costs $78. The main benefit of enrolling? Save time when traveling.
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Feb 17, 2023 | 
608today.6amcity.com | Ally Geiger |Dayten Rose |Ryan Waldman
Ready to begin composting? We’ve got the dirt on how to get started, plus the best compost bin for your needs. What is composting? Composting is the process of decomposing organic matter — like leaves, food scraps, and yard trimmings. You reap what you sow:The result is a dark, nutrient-heavy material, like soil, that you can use to enrich your lawn or garden. How do you get started? Find a dry and shady spot in your backyard to build your compost pile.
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Feb 15, 2023 | 
608today.6amcity.com | Ally Geiger |Ryan Waldman
It’s cold. To avoid creating permanent damage to our couch cushions, here are a few indoor sports activities available to Madisonians year-round. KEVA | Beanbags, volleyball, basketball — oh my. Join one of the many adult sports leagues available. Don’t have a team? Don’t worry, you can sign on to an existing team through their free-agent program. Hitters | Pickleball courts are available 7 days a week, no membership required, at this sports complex.
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Feb 15, 2023 | 
608today.6amcity.com | Ally Geiger |Ryan Waldman
It might not seem like it right now, but eventually, we’ll thaw out of winter. When we do, all of the ongoing construction projects will be in full swing. We’ve got a rundown of a few major impact City projects in either the planning stage or that are already underway — along with the estimated end date of each one. Bidding + Planning Madison Senior Center courtyard | Spring 2024 | The senior center’s courtyard — adjacent to Cap Centre Market — is transitioning into a public park.
