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Month: December 2017

The Mellowhood Game Changers
City Life Education

The Mellowhood Game Changers

December 27, 2017April 8, 2022

Young intelligent people with potential and promise, in need of more opportunity, trapped in the day-to-day struggles of racial and class oppression, are often left

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Southside
75 Madison-based winter activities
City Life

75 Madison-based winter activities

December 22, 2017April 8, 2022

The holiday season is here, and with it comes the hustle, bustle and in-laws. Here are some ways to enjoy the holidays with or without

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Wisconsin-made gift ideas for the holidays
City Life Culture

Wisconsin-made gift ideas for the holidays

December 20, 2017April 8, 2022

Still looking for the right gift for your loved ones? Traveling over the holidays? Possibly leaving Wisconsin? Look no further. Here are ten amazing gifts

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Willy Street Co-op
City Life Education Sports

Media Digest December 19th 2017

December 19, 2017January 25, 2018

Top Story A deep look at the Proud Boys chapter in Madison revisits one night of violence. Education A workshop aims to teach parents of students STEM skills. The

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Madison Community Foundation Pledges $84,000 to Boost City Bicycle Initiatives
Environment Sports

Madison Community Foundation Pledges $84,000 to Boost City Bicycle Initiatives

December 18, 2017April 8, 2022

The Madison Community Foundation announced an $84,200 grant last week which aims to expand bicycle access to Madison residents and increase community education on bicycle

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Bike Path, Transportation
City Life

United Way Invests $25,000 in Local Nonprofits and Community Organizations

December 14, 2017January 25, 2018

United Way of Dane County announced this fall a $25,000 investment grant to be divided between seven local organizations working in areas of social equity,

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Grants, Northside
Simpson Street Free Press celebrates its 25th anniversary with growth and innovation
City Life Education

Simpson Street Free Press celebrates its 25th anniversary with growth and innovation

December 12, 2017April 8, 2022

Long-celebrated local out-of-school program Simpson Street Free Press is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2018 with several programs that connect  students with the greater Wisconsin

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Achievement Gap, Simpson Street Free Press

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