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Ally Geiger

City Editor

Ally is based in Madison, WI, where she grew up and received her degree in English from UW-Madison. In her free time, she enjoys craft nights with her friends, spending time outdoors, and going on brunch dates.

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Give these Madison live music venues a listen
We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
August 15, 2025
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20 great brunch restaurants to try in the 608
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in Madison, serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
August 11, 2025
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20 interesting facts about Madison
August 5, 2025
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Take a slice out of Madison’s pizza scene with 20+ local shops
Dig into Madison’s must-try pizza shops including fun flavors, fancy offerings, and frozen favorites.
June 10, 2025
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Where to find lunch for $10 or less in Madison
Ready for your lunch break? Check out these 15+ lunches from the east side to the west side.
May 23, 2025
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15 murals around Madison
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
April 25, 2025
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History
Women in Madison that make the 608 great
Celebrate Women’s History Month with us.
March 12, 2025
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We’re helping you plan your next 60(date) night in Madison
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in Madtown.
February 10, 2025
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How you can celebrate Lunar New Year in Madison
Happy Lunar New Year, 608. Ring in the Year of the Snake with local performances, family-friendly activities, and food.
January 22, 2025
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On exhibit: 12 museums in Madison
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or just love mustard, these 12 museums in Madison have it all.
January 10, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
Hit the slopes, 608
Enjoy the upside to all of this cold and snow by getting outside for skiing, tubing, and sledding.
January 8, 2025
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Tee it up at these Madison golf courses
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 11 places to play golf around Madison are sure to make for a good round.
October 11, 2024
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Fall 2024 weather trends in Madison, WI
Prepare for fall weather in Madison with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
September 19, 2024
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What makes a good sports town?
Here’s what makes Madison a great sports city.
August 23, 2024
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How you can help hungry Madisonians
Volunteer with Healthy Food For All at local farmers’ markets.
July 1, 2024
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You can participate in these upcoming City meetings in Madison
If you’re trying to get more involved in the community, here’s where you can start.
July 1, 2024
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How to vote absentee in Madison
The Partisan Primary is only a month away, so we’re brushing up on the absentee voting process and deadlines.
June 27, 2024
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Small Business
Dig in to these new Madison restaurants
Check out these four new and upcoming local dining options.
June 25, 2024
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There are two weekends left of Summerfest, are you going?
Just an hour east of Madison, “the world’s largest music festival” is one week in and has two more to go.
June 25, 2024
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How to report flooding issues to the City of Madison
Severe weather can negatively impact your neighborhood and home,
June 21, 2024
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Fourth of July celebrations in and around Madison
Do you have your Fourth of July plans ready? If not, we’ve got you covered.
June 21, 2024
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Our readers turn back time to 1999
We asked, you answered. Here’s what our readers were up to during 1999 in Madison.
June 19, 2024
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Madison’s 1999 time capsule
What was Madison like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.
June 17, 2024
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How you can give back to Madison’s pollinators this week and beyond
Also, check out some upcoming local pollinator events.
June 17, 2024
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2024 Juneteenth events in Madison
This year’s events include beer specials, burlesque shows, and family-friendly festivals.
June 13, 2024
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Will you be trying the Sporkies finalists at the Wisconsin State Fair?
From pickle lemonade to baked potato churros, there will be plenty of wacky fair foods to try at this year’s Wisconsin State Fair.
June 13, 2024
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Madison ranks high for pedestrian-friendly infrastructure
Looking at pedestrian fatality statistics, Madison is a national leader according to Smart Growth America and the National Complete Street Coalition.
June 11, 2024
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Dane County history buffs can submit new historical marker nominations
Historical markers are physical indications (often signs or plaques) that commemorate a significant place or event.
June 7, 2024
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Business
New additions are coming to the Epic campus
We visited the Epic headquarters in Verona to give you a look at the out-of-this-world campuses and a sneak peek at what’s to come.
June 7, 2024
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Hunt for mushrooms around Madison during this worldwide art event
Several local artists are participating in the international Game of Shrooms on Saturday, June 8
June 5, 2024
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