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,
Children’s Theater of Madison works to be inclusive to all groups
Community theater group has been making changes to promote diversity and inclusion Most everyone has seen “A Christmas Carol.” We know the story about Scrooge
PFAS is a forever chemical that can cause harm with high levels, and it’s in Madison water
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is approaching the two year anniversary of its PFAS action plan, the goal of which was to stop this
Q&A: Michael Basford on Homelessness in Wisconsin
Before the coronavirus pandemic began in 2020, 4,500-5,000 people were experiencing homelessness in Wisconsin. Although the point-in-time count for 2021 is lower than that of
Common Ground with Katherine (Katie) Bautista
After seeing a spike in mental health cases in the veteran population in Madison, Katie Bautista emphasizes the need for not only physical health care,
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