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Over the next 10 days, we’re launching a reader-driven campaign to sustain what we do best.
November 10, 2025 06:00 AM
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Have you HERD about Madison’s four-legged patrol?
The Madison Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit is here to serve
December 19, 2023
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Jonathan Shipley
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Apply for a seat on Madison’s Common Council
A seat has opened up on Madison’s Common Council, now eligible District 19 residents are invited to apply for the position.
December 18, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Help the Madison Reading Project supply books to local kids
The Madison Reading Project is working to supply that #NewBookFeeling to area kids, here’s how you can help.
December 12, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Here’s what we learned while reading Downtown Madison Inc.'s annual report
Since 2011, Downtown Madison Inc. has released an annual report detailing “timely, objective, and accurate data about downtown Madison.” Take a look at the 2023 report with us to see how the city is evolving as of late.
December 12, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Helping people who are unhoused in Dane County
There are many local organizations trying to eradicate homelessness.
December 7, 2023
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Jonathan Shipley
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Curbing salt use on Madison’s wintry roadways
The city is trying to use less salt this winter. We all should.
December 1, 2023
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Jonathan Shipley
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City
Dive into Madison’s 2023 municipal equality score
We passed with flying colors.
December 1, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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City
Winter road rules in Madison
There’s nothing quite like winter in Wisconsin. To avoid being fined this year, we’re brushing up on the city’s winter road rules and resources.
November 30, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Madison’s snow plows have become immortalized
The city of Madison has created collectible snow plow baseball cards.
November 24, 2023
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Jonathan Shipley
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Gear up for Cranksgiving in Madison
Looking for a fun and active way to give back to the community? Look no further than this year’s Cranksgiving.
November 14, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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