Cameron Bren
Cameron Bren
Pedal power
If awarded the contract at Judge Doyle Square, Freewheel would include a small retail area, but most of the space would be used for classes and workshops, including basic mechanics courses, safety education and classes geared specifically for women. more
Jun 1, 2017 5:00 AM News
The long game
The Republican-controlled Legislature shows little interest in allowing medical marijuana. But that hasn’t stopped advocates from pushing for reform. more
Apr 27, 2017 5:00 AM NEWS
Cameron Bren
The perfect bottle
Casetta Kitchen and Counter offers thoughtful pairings for dine-in or take-out. Co-owner James Juedes has a wide-ranging background in wines. more
Mar 16, 2017 5:00 AM FOOD & DRINK 1 Comments
David Michael Miller
County expands opioid deferment program
For three years, Dane County has given a select number of addicts a chance to avoid prosecution, provided they complete a rigorous deferment program. The county is now looking to double the program’s capacity. more
Dec 1, 2016 5:00 AM News
Double-checking
Wisconsin officials dismiss claims that the state’s election system might have been hacked or manipulated. But they also agree a recount could be valuable in reassuring voters that the system works. more
Dec 1, 2016 12:00 AM News 1 Comments
Cameron Bren
Brokedown palace
A bloody fight on Oct. 4 put one “traveling dirty kid” in intensive care and another one in jail. The fight illustrates how dangerous the nomadic lifestyle can be. more
Nov 1, 2016 6:58 PM News
Cameron Bren
Carefree highway?
Every summer, a few self-proclaimed “dirty kids” show up in Madison to enjoy the city’s tolerant, laid-back atmosphere. Just who are these people, and what are they up to? Cameron Bren investigates. more
Sep 29, 2016 12:00 AM News
Sandwich, chips and Jesus
The Jesus Lunch will return outside of Middleton High School this year, after the city’s Common Council failed to impose any restrictions. Many parents say officials are afraid of a lawsuit. And they worry about kids being proselytized. more
Sep 1, 2016 5:00 AM News 3 Comments
Cameron Bren
Uncertain future for Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative
Founded in 1989, Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative has been a leftist mainstay off of State Street. Struggling with declining sales and growing costs, the volunteer collective is struggling to survive. more
Aug 9, 2016 1:35 PM News 2 Comments
Cameron Bren
A forever home
Housing cooperatives have been popular in Madison for decades, primarily with college-age people whose lives are in transition. A group of co-op veterans are forming Perennial Co-op on the south side, with ambitions of settling into the neighborhood. more
Jul 14, 2016 5:00 AM News
Smoke break
Although people at all income levels use marijuana, poor people suffer disproportionately from the high fines levied for possession. Dane County Executive Joe Parisi is urging municipalities to lower the fines. more
Apr 20, 2016 11:20 AM News
