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13Free things to do
92New spots
90New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Madison

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 60 events, day by day →

Child Support Legal Resource Clinic

Friday 1pm · Southwest Madison Employment Center

Coffee & Nature Walk

Friday 1pm · Warner Park Community Recreation Center

Fridays at the Market

Friday 2pm · The Black Business Hub · Free

In Tandem

Friday 5pm · Cafe CODA

Hasan Hates Ronny | Ronny Hates Hasan

Friday 7pm · The Orpheum Theater

New in Madison

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Dog Lovers Grooming Salon

Pets

Freshly fluffed pups ahead: Dog Lovers Grooming Salon keeps Madison pets looking sharp, from ear cleaning and nail clipping to anal gland expression and even a self-serve dog wash if you prefer calling the shots.

petgroomingmadison.com ↗

Fontana Sports Specialties

Sporting Goods

Gear up, Madison: From backpacks and camp kitchen gizmos to merino socks and trail-ready footwear, Fontana Sports Specialties keeps your adventures stocked.

fontanasports.com ↗

Marigold Kitchen

Cafes

Sunshine on a plate: Whether you’re rolling out early or plotting a late brunch, Marigold Kitchen brings bright energy to the Square with fresh, in-house dishes and ingredients from local producers.

marigoldkitchen.com ↗

Madison’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Madison’s best →

Most read in Madison

The five stories Madison readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Goodman Foundation to close after 15 years in Madison

    The Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Foundation in Madison, Wisconsin, will close after 15 years of service to the city.

    Full story at dailycardinal.com ↗

  2. Wisconsin Tourism Gets Sweeter With New Donut Tours in Milwaukee and Madison

    Wisconsin Tourism has launched new food walking tours in Milwaukee and Madison, the first in the state.

    Full story at travelandtourworld.com ↗

  3. Madison Dog Bite Near South Park Street: Person Walking Dog Sought

    A large black dog bit a man on the face near South Park and Cedar streets in Madison, Wisconsin, causing Public Health Madison & Dane County to track down the animal before a state-mandated quarantine window closes.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

  4. Madison and Milwaukee Ranked Among Top Places to Retire

    Finance website WalletHub has ranked two Wisconsin cities, Madison and Milwaukee, as some of the best places to retire in the country.

    Full story at seehafernews.com ↗

  5. Three non-stop flights to warm weather cities returning to Dane County Regional Airport

    The Dane County Regional Airport has announced that non-stop flights will be returning to three cities for the fall and winter months.

    Full story at wmtv15news.com ↗

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