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Leaf collecting in Madison: Your yard waste cheat sheet
Raking in the leaves? Here’s how to bag, bundle, and bin them the 608-approved way this fall and spring.
October 06, 2025 04:48 PM
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Fast facts on Wisconsin’s newly enacted biennial budget
Here’s a quick rundown on the 2023-2025 biennial budget.
July 11, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Join one of Madison’s city boards, committees, or commissions
Get in on the action by volunteering for one of the 608’s city boards, committees, or commissions. With multiple vacancies available, you’re bound to find something that suits you.
April 28, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Election Day in Madison, WI
What to know before you go (to the polls)
March 31, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Government
What is a LEED certification?
We break down how a building or community becomes LEED-certified and what the four levels mean.
March 27, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week
Protect the night by taking some simple actions between Saturday, April 15-Saturday, April 22
March 22, 2023
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Travel and Outdoors
How much of your day can you spend on a bike in Madison?
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
February 27, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Government
Current City Projects in Madison
Check out what’s on the horizon for Madison.
February 9, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Madison’s New City Planning Model
Check out what’s in store for these 12 Madison areas.
January 24, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Feedback hearing for upcoming metro service redesign
November 2, 2022
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Ryan Waldman
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Government
Lake Monona Waterfront Design Challenge timeline
Get in the know about upcoming city meetings + project developments.
September 27, 2022
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Ryan Waldman
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