A high-school student stood near the door of a classroom in Hoyt School, observing quietly as his classmates painted. He appeared nervous to join in.
Month: January 2018
Media Digest January 30, 2018
Top Story Dane County’s two forensic pathologists haven’t had a vacation day in a year, but they say the need for their services is reflective of
For the child
Tanisha Hook went door-to-door, begging for food after her family was routinely kicked out of apartments and living on the streets. She was 4 years
A local women’s theater strives to give women a voice
After remaining unrecognized for her dedication as a modest props master at a local theater company on a number of shows, Kathie Rasmussen finally put
A local non-profit organizes against hate by uniting communities with love
“Hate is a willful denial of compassion.” These are the words of Arno Michaelis, former member of one of the largest racist skinhead groups in
Going beyond the plate with Madison food tours
Diving into the Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company’s Brat and Pretzel Burger felt like sinking teeth into a Wisconsin culinary history lesson.
SSFP: Three Simpson Street Reporters Receive Outstanding Young Person Awards
This story originally appeared in the Simpson Street Free Press. The story was written by Jacqueline Zuniga Paiz, an Assistant Editor at SSFP.
Statewide school garden organization provides resources, connects Madison schools
School gardens have found a home in Madison. Over 30 local schools are incorporating garden-based education into the curriculum, and the rewards outweigh the challenges.
Madison grant program aims to increase community engagement, improve neighborhoods
The City of Madison’s Neighborhood Grant Program, which awards a total of $25,000 to neighborhood projects every year, is currently accepting applications through Feb. 19.
Public listening project aims to center public vision for Madison’s future growth
Every 10 years, the City of Madison is required to update its comprehensive plan, which is essentially a mission statement detailing the city’s plans and