Yard signs with messages about community and belonging have popped-up around Madison as part of a Madison Arts Commission temporary project.
Month: August 2018
DreamUp Wisconsin Looks to Bolster Middle Class Income
On May 16 the University of Wisconsin – Madison launched The Alliance for the American Dream, which is a collaboration between the community and the
Health Department Offers Free Private Well Testing To Dane County Residents
Public Health Madison & Dane County is offering free private well water testing to impacted Dane County residents following last week’s floods.
Police horses break down barriers between officers and citizens, bring community closer
It’s Friday night on State Street. The street is packed with people celebrating the end of a long week. Music, chatter, shouts and giggles carry
Northside Planning Council Will Celebrate 25 Years of Community Transformation
The Northside Planning Council (NPC) began with the dedication of one employee and a board of directors made up of neighborhood residents and quickly grew
Madison’s Startups Show Off During Startup Showcase
On Tuesday, August 21, five startups will present at the sixth annual Forward Festival Startup Showcase at the Memorial Union in Madison. The showcase, part
City of Madison After School Services Initiative Criticized for “Lack of Transparency”
Local watchdogs and litigators say a City of Madison initiative and its multiple committees should provide the public with greater transparency.
League of Women Voters publishes voter guide for August primary
The League of Women’s Voters of Wisconsin has launched their online voter guide for the state primary elections on August 14.
August 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
Take a Historic Walk around UW-Madison and the Capital
Madison has at been the center of all things ‘Wisconsin’ since before the state joined the union in 1848. Though Madison continues to grow and