Andrea Behling
Articles
Sept. 15 dubbed "Neil Heinen Day" in Madison
The official mayoral proclamation honors the retiring longtime local journalist
With 'tremendous sadness,' Vin Santo announces closing for 'foreseeable future'
The more than 22-year-old Italian restaurant in Middleton is certainly not the first or last local restaurant to close due to the persisting pandemic.
6 things to check out this September in Madison
Find prints, T-shirts and jewelry all created by local businesses.
September 2020
Editor's Note: Distraction from the pandemic
As we approach the six-month mark of a pandemic no one thought would take us this long to outsmart, we’ve also been in search of new distractions.
September 2020
6 Madison companies, products to check out in August
Shop these Black-owned businesses to celebrate August's National Black Business Month.
August 2020
Editor's Note: Forever Changed
The tornadic path left by COVID-19 in particular has many saying “things will never be the same.”
August 2020
MMSD builds a network to celebrate and connect alumni
The Madison Metropolitan School District and its foundation do much more outside (and beyond) the classroom.
Madison school district honors historic class of 2020
Madison Metropolitan School District partners with Morgan Murphy Media for a graduation like none before it.
Heinen: A message to the Madison graduates of 2020
Editorial director Neil Heinen offers words of wisdom for this year's graduating class.
Hot List: 6 things you'll want to check out this month
Enjoy a mural, cute camping cups and more from Madison businesses.
July 2020
Why we're capitalizing the B in Black
National Association of Black Journalists updates its style guide, and we are, too.
Ways we cope with stress during COVID-19
We’ve found big and small ways to cope in quarantine.
July 2020
Your 2020 stress-baking horoscope
Maybe you made this in quarantine, or maybe you should try to now.
July 2020
Bake the stress away
Measured predictability might be why you’re seeing so many banana breads and sourdough loaves on your social feeds.
July 2020
The Jacques Pépin in us all
Our inner home cook has been forced out of the woodwork by quarantine.
July 2020
The stress relief (and added stress) of outdoor activity
At the forefront of our minds with this pandemic has been protecting our mental and physical health.
July 2020
Dogs we love on Instagram
Get a canine pick-me-up online
July 2020
Editor's note: blinding light of privilege
"COVID-19 turned our world upside down, but the breaking point of George Floyd’s death made it clear that the world was already upside down for many."
July 2020
Madison things worth checking out this month
Candles, locally made face masks, a not so subtle beer and more.
June 2020
King Street's D'Vino is divine
Pair cicchetti (small plates) and an ombra (a 3-ounce wine pour) at this new King Street spot.
June 2020
BEFORE AND AFTER: Volunteers clean up downtown after destruction
Citizens help sweep glass, remove spray paint and raise funds for Madison businesses affected by Saturday night rioters
Man builds Lego versions of Monroe Street businesses he misses
COVID-19 has kept Aaron Williams from the neighborhood places he loves. So he built them at home out of Lego.
Sizable goal in sight for S.O.S. Fund
Final push underway for GoFundMe campaign that has already "exceeded everyone's expectations."
Paleo Mama is a gluten-free, paleo and keto haven
Belle Pleva has made it possible for people with restrictive diets and food allergies to once again delight in sweet treats.
May 2020
6 editors' picks to help you get through quarantine
Soap, care bundles, vodka and more to help you during self-isolation.
May 2020
Local food magazine sold to two Madison entrepreneurs
Christy McKenzie and Cricket Redman take the helm of Edible Madison.
Editor's Note: Better Days
It’s day 26 of my quarantine as I type this from my work-from-home desk.
May 2020
Conscious Carnivore partners with local chefs to make sausages raising funds restaurants
Local butcher shop will donate 100% of sausage sales to that week's featured chef/restaurant
6 free Madison-made coloring sheet sets to keep the kids busy
Download these free pages for some simple stress-relief during quarantine.
Handmade noodles are the star of the show at Taigu in Middleton
The restaurant’s menu and name are inspired by the Gao family’s hometown of Taigu.
April 2020
Editor's note: Simply the best
April 2020
Cancel Friday night fish fry in Wisconsin? Yeah, right.
30 takeout fish fry options in the Madison area, because some traditions don't change.
PHOTOS: Fairchild’s doors open, then forced to close two weeks later
New Monroe Street restaurant offering takeout options during COVID-19 crisis.
Editor's Note: Introducing the Beyond Earth Day special section
Commemorating Earth Day's 50th anniversary in partnership with the Nelson Institute
No, St. Patrick's Day is not canceled.
Yes, most of the events are canceled, but you can still celebrate.
10 wholesome posts to lift your Madisonian spirit
You could say we’re looking on the bright side.
248 places offering delivery, to-go or curbside specials in response to COVID-19
Food purveyors work quickly to offer alternative options during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Campo di Bella invites you to slow down for an Italian experience
Campo di Bella serves multiple-course, locally sourced dinners
March 2020
