In an era in which the state has been strangling public transit agencies financially while prohibiting local areas from establishing regional transport authorities, there is
Month: April 2018
April 2018 Backyard Heroes
Community Shares, a partner of Madison Commons, recognizes two volunteers each month. The volunteers come from Community Shares’ member groups and are selected for their
Statewide quarantine to fight emerald ash borer
In an announcement made last month, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection announced that starting Friday March 30th, the entire state will
Don’t be salty: The negative effect of road salts on water and Madison’s efforts to reduce it
When snow falls in Wisconsin, children may think about the snowmen they’re going to build, students may think of the school cancellations they’re going to
The Beacon provides care and services for families in need in Dane County
The Beacon, a local resource center for individuals experiencing homelessness in Dane County, is becoming an essential one-stop-shop for providing services s to the individuals
Madison Recycling System sets ambitious goals while educating public on services
Before the first Earth Day celebration in 1970, the City of Madison established the first curbside recycling collection in the nation when it began collecting newspapers
Media Digest April 4, 2018
Top Story Madison public schools are considering a micro school for troubled and violent students.
Building for the Future on Monroe Street
Monroe Street is one of Madison’s little gems. It might not be high on a tourist’s lists to visit, but locals know it’s one of
What You Need to Know about the Spring Election
On April 3, Dane County will hold Spring Elections to elect state offices for Supreme Court Justice, Court of Appeals Judge, District IV, Circuit Court