Election Day: Outsiders say elections are much more dynamic here
Madison Commons reporters are out telling Election Day stories across the Madison community. Check back for updates throughout the day. In the featured photo above,
A Calendar of Christmas Events at the Wisconsin State Capitol
With snow on the ground and Christmas decorations starting to go up, people are starting to think about Christmas, and the Capitol building is no
Dane County public, private sector look for sustainable commuting options as workers return to offices
The city of Madison and local companies have been working to change commuting patterns Before the COVID-19 pandemic, 71% of commuters in Dane County drove
Madison art institutions prepare for holiday performances with renewed energy
Madison art institutions are preparing for holiday season performances with a commitment to diversity and renewed ticketing strategies. As the entertainment industry approaches its third
Local club for young men run by Domestic Abuse Intervention Services in Madison aims to reshape masculinity
A supportive space for young men seldom exists in high school, but there is now one where boys can ask questions, wrestle with issues and
Dane County’s Farmland Preservation Plan provides farmers with tax incentives and protections on existing farmland
Wisconsin and other states have incentivized farmland preservation to prevent residential and industrial development on agricultural land. Wisconsin’s Farmland Preservation Program incentivizes preservation by helping
Common Ground with… Jeanne Bissell
Since The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in June that overturned Roe v. Wade, Wisconsin has faced many questions concerning the fate of abortion
Dane County residents vote in favor of marijuana legalization in the general election
In the Nov. 8 general election, Dane County residents voted overwhelmingly in favor of the non-binding resolutions in support of legalizing marijuana and wiping out
The Merge of the City and the Town: History, Challenges and Benefits
The Town of Madison ceased to exist on Oct. 31, as it merged with the City of Madison and the City of Fitchburg. Nearly 20
Dane County food pantries facing more demand than ever before
Demand at Dane County food pantries has gone up this year, but donations have not, according to a joint press release from Madison area food
Common Ground with… Curtrel Robinson
Elementary through high school are some of the most influential years of a person’s life. These are defining years that help shape who we are