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The Bus Stops Here: At Shopping Malls Too?

by Madison Area Bu... | 07/17/2017 - 11:34am

At least as far back as ancient Greece and its Agora, democratic assembly occurred in open public space. People gathered at the Agora to shop, talk, make friendships, relax and refresh. What has that got to do with using the bus in Madison?

Lots. Because in the last half century, shopping centers have separated the commercial from the noncommercial reasons for congregating and also at least passively separated bus riders from the rest of the public. Is it time for a change?

Tags: Transportation, Development, Local Business, Services

July Backyard Heroes

by Community Shares | 07/12/2017 - 1:20pm

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 service to the community and to community issues.

Furman Avery, Grassroots Empowerment Project

Tags: Madison Faces, People, Services, Voices

Willy Street Co-op’s Double Dollar program available for FoodShare year-round

by Samantha Loomis | 07/10/2017 - 9:10am

FoodShare recipients can now reap the benefits of Willy Street Co-op’s Double Dollars program year-round.

The Double Dollars program is designed to create greater access to fresh and healthy food for Madison’s FoodShare recipients.

Tags: City Life, Food, Local Business, Services

Madison Media Digest: Police, Government, Community, Education

by Michael Mirer | 07/11/2016 - 8:59am

The week that was in Madison's media

Tags: Gretchen Christensen, City Life, Education, Local Media, People, Services

Madison Voices: FoodShare changes misguided, Subeck says

by Carousel Bayrd | 06/23/2015 - 1:00am

Rather than restrictions, FoodShare reforms should focus on education and access

Tags: East, Madison voices, Food, Far West, Services, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

BADGER REPORT: Homeless Madisonians dealing with dropping temperatures

by Badger Report | 12/05/2014 - 2:13pm

Lack of services becomes especially acute in the winter months

Tags: City Life, Services

Walnut Grove hosts new off-leash dog park

by Jennifer Gragg | 12/03/2014 - 12:52pm

Walnut Grove Dog Park expands map for off-leash exercise

Tags: City Life, Services, West

MGE rate change proposal raises questions about community's values, activists say

by Madalyn O'Neill | 11/20/2014 - 12:27pm

Plan to increase electricty base rate opens conversation into Madison's energy future

Tags: East, Environment, Far West, Services, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

MADISON RECOVERS: ARC Community Services helps build a bridge home

by Kait Vosswinkel | 10/23/2014 - 2:15pm

ARC Community Services fosters recovery for women in corrections

Tags: East, City Life, Far West, Services, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

MADISON RECOVERS: Building a Community for Recovery

by Kait Vosswinkel | 09/25/2014 - 9:31am

Madison groups seeking to change focus in treatment of substance abuse

Tags: East, City Life, Far West, Services, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

MADISON RECOVERS: Increase in opiate abuse calls for long-term community intervention

by Kait Vosswinkel | 09/17/2014 - 1:36pm

Opiate use has grown in Dane County and a coordinated response is needed

Tags: East, City Life, Far West, Safety, Services, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Planning Commission maps show how location shapes options

by Aparna Vidyasagar | 07/15/2014 - 8:52am

Report details resources and challenges facing Madison's neighborhoods

Tags: East, Transportation, City Life, Environment, Radio Park, Development, Diversity, Housing, Far West, Parks & Recreation, Services, Isthmus, Near East, North, South Central, Southwest, West