Far West

Attendance light at superintendent public session, attendees raise questions on culture

by Mai Vang | 09/20/2012 - 2:00pm

Only seven attended the first public session on the superintendent search at East High School

Tags: East, Education, Diversity, Far West, Youth, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Poverty and homeless youth rates on the rise in Wisconsin, Madison no exception

by Mary Sussman | 09/19/2012 - 9:48am

At a recent press conference Rep. Chris Taylor and local advocates addressed increasing youth homelessness

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

Healing racism through discussion, study

by Emily Genco | 09/18/2012 - 1:37pm

The Madison Institute for the Healing of Racism touches on white privilege and institutionalized racism

Tags: East, Education, UW Campus, Diversity, Far West, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Madison Metropolitan School District seeks community input on superintendent search

by Mai Vang | 09/16/2012 - 9:11am

The school district will use information from a survey and public meetings in search for new superintendent

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

Dogs enjoy the last swim of the season at the Goodman Pool

by Mary Sussman | 09/11/2012 - 10:58am

Madison dogs took over the pool, raising funds for the police K9 unit

Tags: Bayview, East, Far West, Parks & Recreation, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Operation Fresh Start provides area youth on the job training, academic resources (video)

by L Malik Anderson | 09/08/2012 - 2:55pm

Youth and adults benefit from Operation Fresh Start programs, as do the mentors that facilitate them

Tags: Dhool Siad, East, City Life, Development, Diversity, Far West, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Eat for Equity fundraising dinners take off in Madison

by Nora Hertel | 09/04/2012 - 10:31am

Local food and social justice advocate coordinates dinners that support equity in the local community

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

Bus system rolls out cuts to campus routes, minor changes to city routes

by Rory Linnane | 08/30/2012 - 7:12am

Changes to Madison bus services reflect budget concerns with UW Transportation

Tags: East, Transportation, UW Campus, City, Far West, Services, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Local food advocates expand vision, work together on Healthy Food for All project

by Nora Hertel | 08/26/2012 - 1:03pm

The Community Action Coalition works with other groups to explore and improve healthy food access for low-income children

Tags: East, Food, Development, Far West, Youth, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Federal grant allows Madison’s Forward Community Investments to expand reach in Wisconsin

by Nora Hertel | 08/23/2012 - 11:50am

Federal funds for Community Development Financial Institutions allow FCI to do more throughout Wisconsin

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

The Bus Stops Here: Meet the Madison Area Bus Advocates

by Susan DeVos | 08/20/2012 - 7:35am

An introduction to the Madison Area Bus Advocates and their new, monthly column

Tags: East, Transportation, Madison voices, City, Far West, Voices, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Clean Sweep offers home for hazardous waste during moving season

by Nora Hertel | 08/14/2012 - 10:23am

County and city programs offer sites where residents can dispose of household chemicals and electronics

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

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