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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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Culture
Would You Rather: 608 Edition
Play a 608-centric round of this nostalgic game.
February 7, 2023
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History
Presidential visits to Madison, WI
In light of today’s POTUS visit, check out these past presidential 608 visits.
February 7, 2023
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Voices
Q+A: Ken Fager of the Mini WI Project
This local artist spreads joy through mini art.
February 3, 2023
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Culture
Etiquette Rules in Madison
Check out our 608 take on this viral New York Magazine article.
February 3, 2023
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Culture
608 Bingo
February 2, 2023
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Events
Wear Red Day in Madison
Support the cause and get involved.
February 2, 2023
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Travel and Outdoors
Surviving the cold in Madison
The weather outside is frightful indeed.
January 31, 2023
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Business
Madison’s presence on Wisconsin 275 List
Check out these local leaders.
January 27, 2023
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Food
Madison, WI James Beard Semifinalists Tour
Get a taste of the 608.
January 26, 2023
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City
2023 Spring Primary
What to know before February 21.
January 26, 2023
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Development
Apartments coming to the 608 in 2023
New apartments coming to Madison.
January 24, 2023
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Government
Madison’s New City Planning Model
Check out what’s in store for these 12 Madison areas.
January 24, 2023
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Culture
Work/Life Balance in Madison
Work hard, play hard.
January 20, 2023
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Sports
Run a 5k in Madison
Mark your calendars and stretch those hammies.
January 20, 2023
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Culture
Happy Lunar New Year, 608
Ring in the Year of the Rabbit with this local organization.
January 19, 2023
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Food
Restaurant week in Madison, WI
Take a look at the 22 participating eateries.
January 17, 2023
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Voices
Ten years of Karben4
Cheers to ten years.
January 17, 2023
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Arts
The Bubbler
Madison Public Library’s creative hub
January 12, 2023
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Food
#DumpTheHate with Pasture and Plenty
Get involved with this delicious fundraiser.
January 12, 2023
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Arts
This and That: Madison’s music scene
If you like new music, you’ll love this.
January 6, 2023
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Culture
First dates in the 608
Stressing over date night? We got you covered.
January 6, 2023
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City
Madison’s 2023 Neighborhood Grant Program
Helping you help your neighborhood.
January 5, 2023
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Culture
Meet your New Year’s resolutions in Madison
The biggest step in completing your New Year’s resolutions? Show up.
January 3, 2023
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City
Taking a break
We’ll see you next year, 608.
December 22, 2022
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Travel and Outdoors
What to know about the winter storm
Bundle up, 608.
December 22, 2022
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Curling in the 608
You go, curl.
December 20, 2022
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Arts
National Crossword Day
December 20, 2022
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Food
608 Recipe Swap: One-pot sausage gnocchi
The less dishes the better, especially during the holidays.
December 16, 2022
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History
Remembering Chris Farley
This week marks the 25th anniversary of this local legend’s passing.
December 16, 2022
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Food
608 Recipe Swap: Spiked Frozen Hot Cocoa
Just like when we were kids except it’s alcoholic and chilled.
December 15, 2022
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