Marketplace - Jan. 21, 2009
A snapshot of the State Street shopping experience
State Street helps paint Madison as the colorful college town that it is. This downtown shopping, dining and general people-watching district is still the epicenter of energy that it became famous for decades ago. It's got it all -- fun national chains, independent shops and locally-owned boutiques along a lively six-block stretch from the state's capital to the University of Wisconsin campus.
Tags: madison, state street, a room of one's own, b-side records, community pharmacy, pipefitter, pop deluxe, steve manley, John Novotny, Mackenzie Holmes

Living - Jan. 20, 2009
Ten reasons to spend a summer in Madison
Surely there are more than 10 reasons to spend a summer day in our state's capital, but here are OnMilwaukee.com's Maureen Post's favorites.
Tags: madison, union terrace, madison mallards, farmers market on the square, state street, lake mendota, lake monona

Bars & Clubs - Jan. 20, 2009
Bar hopping through downtown Madison
After consuming a hearty and delicious dinner at The Old Fashioned -- the college kids call this "securing a good base" -- the OnMilwaukee.com crew hit the town for a long night of good music, strong drinks and general merriment along the State Street booze trail. There were seemingly endless bars and clubs to choose from, but here are the six that stuck our fancy.
Tags: madison, state street, natt spill, tornado room, paul's club, genna's, state street brats, high noon saloon

Marketplace - June 8, 2008
Knuckleheads plays the smoke shop game smartly
Knuckleheads, an East Side smoke shop, features more than 100 hookahs and 160 types of rolling papers, but owner Michael Kesselman has one rule for his massive stock: "It must be legal."
Tags: Knuckleheads, smoke shop, head shop, tobacco, tobacco products, hookah, shisha, Michael Kesselman, State Street, freaks

Sports - Nov. 8, 2007
Guide to game day in Madison
Heading to Madison to catch the Badgers in action? Check out this guide to make your pregame experience smooth and memorable.
Tags: Wisconsin, Badgers, State Street, Madison, UW, Kohl Center, Camp Randall Stadium, Bucky, Steve & Barry's, Name of the Game, Wisconsin Bookstore