In the 608: Support local restaurants this Easter weekend
Local businesses are once again preparing for a busy weekend of sales amid the pandemic. That has many area restaurants finding ways of adapting to meet the needs of their customers.
Holidays
In the 608: How to shop local while sharing love this Valentine’s Day
DEFOREST, Wis. - It's hard to believe it's already mid-February. That means it's time for Valentine's Day, and if you've forgotten to pick out something for your partner, remember to shop local this weekend. Rose Cottage has been hand-delivering premium…
This is how astronauts celebrate Christmas and other holidays in space
The holidays may look a little different this year due to the pandemic, but they will still happen -- even in space.
Pope Francis calls on countries to share Covid-19 vaccines in Christmas message
Pope Francis used his Christmas message to say that coronavirus vaccines must be available for all, and pleaded with states to cooperate in the race to emerge from the pandemic.
Socially distant Santa Claus is coming to town
2020 will be remembered as the year that gatherings went virtual, and for Santa Claus it's no different.
From lap to laptop: Santa's gone remote, but video calls take some extra magic.
'We've worked hard to pivot ourselves for the pandemic and the future': How Monroe Street business owners are staying positive & productive
It takes three things to run a successful business on Monroe Street: a good attitude, gratitude, and the ability to adapt.
Local mom takes a new twist on Elf on a Shelf
Three-month-old Hanklin Halvorson transforms into a holiday favorite this time of year.
As SERRV prepares to close State Street shop on Christmas Eve, the non-profit is already planning for what's next
SERRV International is this week's 'Make a Difference Monday'
It's going to be a bittersweet Christmas Eve for fans of a beloved State Street storefront.
Marshall residents spread holiday cheer from a distance during 'Car-oling Parade'
Marshall residents weren't going to let the pandemic stop them from finding new ways to spread holiday cheer (from a safe distance) during Sunday's "Car-oling Parade."
'Our way of giving back': Verona woman gifts 300 care packages to local ER nurses
A Verona woman is giving back to her healthcare heroes this holiday season.
'Without assistance, a lot of us aren't going to exist': Saving Madison's restaurant scene
Madison's most well-known chefs aren't just asking for help from their community - they also want our government leaders to step up.
'How many of you are worried about shutting down': Help save Madison's restaurants
When we asked some of Madison's most well-known chefs who was worried about shutting down next year, all of them raised their hands.
Family-owned bakery working around the clock to keep business alive
Now more than ever Clasen's working non-stop to keep their family business alive during the pandemic
Clasen's European bakery has become a name everyone recognizes with old world quality and baking tradition.
31 State Street stores have gone out of business since June. 14 more are in jeopardy.
Here are 3 ways you can help right now.
On June 1st, State Street was home to 150 local businesses. Today, there are less than 120.
'We will not survive without your help': Saving Madison's restaurants
When we asked if anyone would be willing to speak on behalf of the state of restaurants during the pandemic, the chefs and owners of more than two dozen Madison restaurants stepped up.
Holiday Helpings: How to save your local restaurant this season
A survey from the National Restaurant Association finds nearly 1 in 4 restaurant owners say they don't think their business will last six more months without government relief.
The 'Amazon' of Wisconsin mom & pop shops: Website allows users to search for, shop at 400+ small businesses
Many shoppers turn to Amazon for last-minute gifts simply because it's easy to buy anything for anyone. But there's also a way to search for, shop at, and support small businesses in your neighborhood online.
Retired nurse makes & sells mittens, raises nearly $500,000 for local food pantries
'ReMitts' is this week's Make a Difference Monday
Janet Tupy, a retired oncology nurse, took on that mission as a personal challenge 11 years ago after she was inspired by a pair of felted wool mittens she found in a gift shop.
Madison Reading Project needs help collecting children's books for Christmas
The local non-profit's goal is 10,000 books by Dec. 15
From the wizarding world of Harry Potter to the magic treehouse in Jack and Annie's backyard, the Madison Reading Project is hoping to give thousands of kids a much-needed escape this holiday season in the form of new books. But the local group needs your help to make that happen.
Make a Difference Monday: Madison restaurants 'Cook It Forward,' and are asking for your help to feed the hungry
We know what it means to 'pay it forward.' Swap the word 'pay' with 'cook' and you have the name of one of Madison's newest organizations.
Fitchburg man spreads cheer with holiday light display
A Fitchburg man is going above and beyond to spread holiday cheer less than three weeks from Christmas.
Mr. Food: Mrs. Claus' Lemon Cookies
Mr. Food is sharing a citrus cookie recipe as part of his Christmas Cookie Countdown.
How to stay safe when holiday shopping
With the increase in e-commerce, comes an increase in thieves and hackers trying to scam people out of their money.
With the pandemic, many local in-person events, such as popup holiday markets or craft fairs, have moved online.
Make savory Alpine Style Cheese Crackers this holiday season
Angie Edge with the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin shares some holiday recipes involving cheese.
