Tourism, Hospitality & Events

City leaders ponder pedestrian mall plan for State Street

Madison’s Central Business Improvement District has announced a plan to remove the...

High court rules governor can’t limit capacity

In a 4–3 ruling, the Wisconsin Supreme Court said that Gov. Tony...

DNR loosens park restrictions

After more than a year, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)...

Madison Originals helps ramp up restaurants

Despite some recent hiccups — see Johnson & Johnson vaccine — we’re...

Controversial coffee shop reopens

After legal battles with Public Health Madison & Dane County, Helbachs Coffee has reopened...

Memorial Union opens to limited crowd to start 2021 season

The Wisconsin Union’s Terrace chairs will return to the Memorial Union Terrace...

School districts consider early fall start

Although a 20-year–old state law requires school districts to start the school year after Sept. 1,...

Pandemic-proof? Local small biz not so lucky

As states begin the process of gradually reducing restrictions imposed in March...

Downtown fine-dining restaurant reopens after shutdown

L’Etoile restaurant, at 1 S. Pinckney St. on the Capitol Square, is again serving in-person customers after closing its...

Developer proposes demolishing Coliseum, Wonder bars

A developer is proposing the demolition of the Coliseum Bar and the...