Services

Plans for new rehab center in South Madison appear stalled

by German Alvarez | 09/09/2013 - 7:07pm

Informational meeting canceled Monday as Catholic Charities appears to revisit plan

Tags: City Life, Services, South Central

Catholic Charities plans to move Hope Haven into South Madison [Updated Monday 9/9]

by German Alvarez | 09/06/2013 - 11:46am

Some object to proposal to move facility to Dane Street; Monday meeting cancelled

Tags: Allied Drive, Bram’s Addition, City Life, Burr Oaks, Services, South Central

The Bus Stops Here: Grid and Bear It -- No Kidding

by Jordan Riesenberg | 08/19/2013 - 12:25pm

Smart density, not sprawl, is the smart approach to development and makes for efficient public services

Tags: East, Susan De Vos, Transportation, Madison voices, City Life, Environment, Far West, Services, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Allied neighborhood residents describe challenges facing community

by Rachel Schulze | 08/02/2013 - 1:00am

Residents point to housing discrimination, lack of grocery stores and community outreach as key issues in neighborhood

Tags: City Life, City, Services, South Central

The Bus Stops Here: Parking a City Bus at a City Park

by Susan DeVos | 07/17/2013 - 8:32am

Improvements have been made, but Madison's parts still are not very bus-friendly

Tags: East, Transportation, Madison voices, Environment, Far West, Parks & Recreation, Services, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Madison adjusts to Clean Sweep's new location

by Sean Kirkby | 06/06/2013 - 1:01pm

Dane County’s program for recycling hazardous waste, Clean Sweep, will soon undergo changes that the county says will improve efficiency and customer service. Other changes, such as new fees, have already been in effect since the county opened its new year-round location in May.

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

Community to consider plans for library expansion

by Mickey Gibson | 06/05/2013 - 11:46am

Joslynne Schneider has been babysitting eight-year-old Will for a week. Each morning, after Will’s mother leaves for work, and after he has spent quality time with his Power Rangers, Joslynne asks him what he wants to do. Will’s response is usually the same: go to the library.

Now Will's favorite spot in the Meadowood Neighborhood may be getting a makeover.

Tags: City Life, Meadowood, Orchard Ridge, Education, Development, Services

A resource hub for the visually impaired promotes independence, equality

by Jessica Levine | 05/06/2013 - 8:30pm

Multimedia: Group for the visually impaired offers advocacy and practical tools for independent living

Tags: Marquette, City, Local Business, Services, Isthmus

At public forum, residents weigh in on possible Metro route changes

by Susan Endres | 04/11/2013 - 8:52am

Around 30 people attended a public hearing the evening of Wednesday, April 10 to weigh in on possible changes to Madison bus routes.

April 10, Public forum on Metro serviceThe City of Madison Transit and Parking Commission listened to the comments and concerns of about 20 Madison residents. Most attendees focused on the proposed changes to bus routes 14 and 15 at Sheboygan Avenue on the west side, but others had suggestions for routes 9, 10 and 18, among others.