Snapshot
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Josh Ducommun
Working 9-5
All of the members of Ability Ambassadors have an intellectual or developmental disability, and some have more than one. All are employed and all live independently. Read more
Chris Collins
LC Cunningham is Madison's Nextdoor hero
The newcomer's posts inspire thoughtful exchanges and build connections Read more
Jan 7, 2024
Steven Potter
The Madison chapter of The Saber Legion perfects its craft
The Madison chapter of The Saber Legion, a global community, meets weekly to practice and perfect the art of sword and saber combat. Read more
Nov 4, 2023
Eric Hamilton
A group of their own
Daniel Morales, founder of the Madison Dad Group, designed the group to meet twice a month, once with kids and once without. ‘I know a lot of dads feel — I know I did as a stay-at-home parent — intimidated by mom groups.’ Read more
Oct 8, 2023
Eric Murphy
'We don’t need to be afraid'
Madison celebrated LGBTQ+ pride amid recent intolerance and hostility Read more
Sep 9, 2023
Hannah Ritvo
Barbies and Ken
Fans from all over southern Wisconsin have come out for the Barbie Blowout Party at Marcus Palace Cinema in Sun Prairie, including five members of the Madison Area Doll Club — a 22-member group of women. Read more
Aug 5, 2023
Hannah Ritvo
‘For the 608 culture movement’
Make Music Madison’s first ever musician-in-residence focused on recruiting more hip-hop and R&B artists and sourced equipment for those who needed it. The effort paid off. Demetral Park was host to a full-day lineup of hip-hop and R&B artists. Read more
Jul 7, 2023
11:00 AM
Lauden Nute
Dreams come true at Midwest Vintage Flea
About 4,000 people turned out over two days for the Midwest Vintage Flea, which offered more than 40 vintage clothing vendors. Pete Benck, owner of Good Style Shop, Madison’s longest-running independent vintage clothing store, organizes the event eac Read more
Jun 21, 2023
1:00 PM
Judith Davidoff
To the rescue
Home-based rehabbers like Holly Hill-Putnam spend most of their day feeding tiny baby animals. It’s the difference between life and death for these small critters. Read more
May 9, 2023
8:00 AM
Andy Manis
Not just a girl
“I mean, it’s Jane Goodall.” “She’s a legend.” “I’ve been a fan my whole life.” “She’s why I’m in science.” Read more
Apr 9, 2023
8:00 AM
Tommy Washbush
Losers sweep the ice
You’ve probably seen curling on TV during the Olympics. You probably know McFarland is a hotbed of curling locally. But did you know they curl in Arlington, too? Read more
Mar 15, 2023
8:00 AM
Hedi Rudd
‘Open to anyone, church or unchurched’
A volunteer choir, under the direction of Leotha and Tamera Stanley, comes together each year to sing in tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Read more
Feb 6, 2023
8:00 AM
In the April issue
You are entering…The Wisconsin Zone
This year 141 films were submitted for Wisconsin’s Own, with 40 making it into the festival. Isthmus talks to eight of the filmmakers. Read more
Desperately seeking choice
A number of third party candidates have emerged to address voter dissatisfaction in the all-but-certain presidential candidates. Votes for the 'uninstructed' camp are another sign of frustration. Read more
Ridglan Farms critics want their day in court
Denied a trial, animal rights activists are seeking a special prosecutor to go after dog breeding and research facility. Read more
Hank’s Burgers & Fish Fry takes indulgence to different areas
The focus is on what some call guilty pleasure food: hamburgers, cheesesteaks, fried chicken sandwiches, and Wisconsin fish fry. Read more
Behind the Isthmus cover: April 2024
The front cover this month honors the gardeners who tend to thousands of community garden plots around Dane County. And hey, April is National Gardening Month! Read more
