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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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Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center opens in Madison, WI
The University’s newest recreational facility comes equipped with a myriad of health, wellness, and fitness resources that are available to students and community members alike.
April 25, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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City
4 niche maps for exploring Madison
Get lost in our collection of Proxi maps.
March 30, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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City
Spring cleaning in Madison
Ring in cleaning season with Madison’s Streets and Recycling department
March 3, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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City
Wisconsin’s biennial budget proposal
We’re breaking down WI’s new budget proposal in less than 150 words.
February 17, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Madison’s new Isthmus Safety Initiative
February 14, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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City
2023 Spring Primary
What to know before February 21.
January 26, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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City
Madison’s 2023 Neighborhood Grant Program
Helping you help your neighborhood.
January 5, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Snow Emergencies in Madison
How to proceed when a Snow Emergency is declared.
December 15, 2022
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Ally Geiger
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City
Madison’s 2023 Budget
Here’s what we’re spending next year.
November 25, 2022
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Ally Geiger
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City
Election Day in Madison, WI
November 7, 2022
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Ally Geiger
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City
Dane County’s 2023 Executive Budget proposal
October 20, 2022
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Ally Geiger
City
Madison, WI ranks high on safest cities list
Let us know your thoughts on the 13th safest city in the country.
October 10, 2022
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City
Monona Terrace celebrates 25 years in Madison, WI
July 21, 2022
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Visiting Madison’s sister city, Vilnius
July 15, 2022
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Volunteer with Healthy Food For All at local farmers’ markets.
July 1, 2024
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You can participate in these upcoming City meetings in Madison
If you’re trying to get more involved in the community, here’s where you can start.
July 1, 2024
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Affordable housing coming to the north side
Huxley Yards is set to open in 2026.
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Travel and Outdoors
Be careful boating on Madison waters this weekend
The Wisconsin DNR is urging boaters to be safe over the holiday.
June 28, 2024
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How to vote absentee in Madison
The Partisan Primary is only a month away, so we’re brushing up on the absentee voting process and deadlines.
June 27, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at some malls of Madison’s past — plus hope for the future.
June 27, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Locally written books in Madison
Whether you’re looking for your next leisure read, a book for the whole family, or a thrilling fictional novel, we’ve got a list of books written by local authors in Madison.
June 26, 2024
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The Midwest Log Rolling Championship rolls into Madison
Some off the best lumberjack athletes in the world will be at Lake Wingra.
June 26, 2024
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Small Business
Dig in to these new Madison restaurants
Check out these four new and upcoming local dining options.
June 25, 2024
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