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May Backyard Heroes offer friendship to state parks and aid to tenants

by Community Shares | 05/01/2013 - 10:46am

Jan Primus and Deborah Percival volunteer to support the state parks and provide tenant resources

Tags: East, Madison Faces, Far West, People, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Sierra Club chapter addresses climate change, rallies together at anniversary celebration

by Taylor Harvey | 04/30/2013 - 7:16am

National Sierra Club director shares tales of climate change, empowers local chapter at anniversary fest

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

Metro Transit and the UW: An uneasy partnership or the tail that wags the dog

by Susan DeVos | 04/19/2013 - 8:35am

The Bus Stops Here column questions the relationship between UW and Metro Transit

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Tami Miller ferries resources to the homeless on State Street and in the hidden corners of the city

by Taylor Harvey | 04/17/2013 - 10:12am

Miller goes to hidden corners of Madison where homeless people have been relegated

Tags: East, Madison Faces, City Life, Far West, Street Life, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Living next door to bees: the pitfalls and perks

by Susan Endres | 04/16/2013 - 11:28am

Some think bees make good neighbors, others disagree

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Why the absentee votes in the Dean Loumos vs. Wayne Strong race aren't tabulated

by Nora Hertel | 04/12/2013 - 12:52pm

We address the question: How many absentee ballots went to Strong vs. Loumos?

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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.

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Wisconsin flute community to converge in Madison this weekend

by Nora Hertel | 04/05/2013 - 5:51am

Flute players and fans assemble for Flutes in Dairyland, a festival featuring musical performances, community

Tags: East, Education, UW Campus, Far West, Parks & Recreation, People, Youth, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Madison flora and fauna slowly signaling spring

by Yilang Peng | 04/03/2013 - 7:43am

Audio and photo previews of spring harbingers, soon to emerge from frozen ground, return from migrations

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Backyard Heroes for the month of April

by Community Shares | 04/02/2013 - 6:53am

April Heroes include volunteers with the Rape Crisis Center and Citizens for Safe Water Around Badger

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Madison School Board election: Media roundup

by Alison Dirr | 04/01/2013 - 7:07am

Access recent media coverage of the Madison School Board race here, organized by each seat up for election

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Summary of Madison School Board endorsements for April 2 election

by Alison Dirr | 03/31/2013 - 8:48pm

Area and state officials and organizations declared preferences for the school board election

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