Local Business

Eastside organization hopes to increase local produce supply for food pantries

by Haley Perrin | 04/18/2012 - 9:28pm

Food pantries around the city of Madison will be more regularly stocked with fresh produce this growing season thanks to the Eastside Pantry Brigade and its teams of Madison teenagers

Tags: East, Food, Environment, City, Local Business, Isthmus, Near East

MACSAC open house celebrates fresh, local food sources

by Gretchen Miron | 03/19/2012 - 10:00pm

Even highlights the importance of local food, as 2012 is declared “The Year of CSA”

Tags: Food, Local Business, Isthmus

Annual MACSAC open house to offer CSA options on Sunday

by Emily Eggleston | 03/15/2012 - 12:42pm

Madison area farmers will gather on Sunday at Monona Terrace for the 20th annual community supported agriculture (CSA) open house

Tags: East, Food, Far West, Local Business, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

After almost eight years, food bloggers accomplish their alphabetical mission

by Emily Eggleston | 03/04/2012 - 3:04pm

779 restaurants later, food bloggers finally accomplish their mission of eating at every Madison restaurant in alphabetical order

Tags: East, Food, Far West, Local Business, People, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

BREAKING: Madison abuzz as new ordinance legalizes bee-keeping

by Nora Hertel | 02/28/2012 - 9:15pm

The ordinance requires that hives remain three feet from property lines, 10 feet from public sidewalks, and 25 feet from the neighbors’ primary building

Tags: East, Education, City, Far West, Local Business, Safety, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

FoodShare redemption increases at Madison farmers’ markets

by Emily Eggleston | 02/19/2012 - 4:41pm

Electronic FoodShare redemption at farmers’ markets reached its highest dollar amount in 2011

Tags: East, City Life, Food, City, Far West, Local Business, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Forward Community Investments funds dental clinic for low-income families

by Nora Hertel | 01/20/2012 - 12:07am

The expanded clinic will take up 4,100 square feet and contain eight dental chairs, a new waiting room, reception area, and offices to service low-income clients.

Tags: City Life, Development, Local Business, Services, Near East

Little Free Library project provides books and common ground for no charge

by Jim Oxley | 01/02/2012 - 8:04am

A project that began in Hudson, Wisc. now provides several Madison locations, and over 300 across the country, with free books and a feeling of community.

Tags: East, Education, City, Far West, Local Business, People, Services, Street Life, Streets and Sidewalks, Youth, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Debate over Willy Street Co-op driveway continues

by Elizabeth Gaggioli | 11/27/2011 - 10:31pm

Jenifer Street residents say the driveway has increased traffic in the residential neighborhood, but many co-op users believe the driveway is a needed safety measure

Tags: Amelia Wedemeyer, Food, Neighborhood Profiles, Local Business, Isthmus

The other Halloween party on State Street

by Amelia Wedemeyer | 11/01/2011 - 10:40am

State Street shops and businesses hosted a Halloween celebration for children and families

Tags: Capitol Neighborhood Inc, Food, Local Business, Youth, Isthmus

An edible classroom at Sherman Middle School

by Megan Bjella | 10/19/2011 - 9:17pm

L'Etoile chef teaches students how to grow and prepare their own food at Sherman Middle School

Tags: Capitol Neighborhood Inc, Food, Education, Environment, Maple Wood, Local Business, Youth

Community debates bill to repeal discrimination protection for felons

by Mario Koran | 10/18/2011 - 6:52pm

A new bill proposed by Wisconsin Republican representatives would repeal discrimination protection for felons and may limit employment opportunities