Far West

School Board issues timeline for superintendent search

by Susan Endres | 08/09/2012 - 3:08pm

The Board says community members and key stakeholders will play a role in recruiting a new superintendent

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

by Nora Hertel | 07/30/2012 - 7:17am

Kids from Boys and Girls Club spruce up 11 city B-cycles to show creativity and raise funds

Tags: East, Transportation, Far West, Streets and Sidewalks, Youth, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Pilot project will reduce phosphorous runoff, save money through cooperative efforts

by Susan Endres | 07/23/2012 - 6:53am

Farmers, advocates, and municipalities work together and pool resources to reduce phosphorus runoff

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

Racial Justice workshops address race personally and professionally

by Nora Hertel | 07/18/2012 - 6:15pm

YWCA workshops give Madison-area residents the chance to explore issues of race and privilege

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

City Forester asks residents to help thirsty trees

by Susan Endres | 07/17/2012 - 4:51pm

Trees need a little assistance in the current drought says Madison's Forester

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

Peering behind Madison’s anti-recession image

by Ian McCue | 06/18/2012 - 1:00am

We explore the reasons why Madison and Dane County have weathered the recent foreclosure crisis comparatively well

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

Summer school helps some students catch-up, keeps others engaged

by Nora Hertel | 06/12/2012 - 10:07pm

Madison Metropolitan School District gears up for summer school with fun electives as well as rigorous math and literacy courses for students who need the review

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

Resolution to make food access a human right faces County Board

by Nora Hertel | 05/09/2012 - 10:20am

The resolution acknowledges that the county has a responsibility to make unused county land accessible to low-income communities for food production

Tags: East, City Life, Food, Education, Development, Diversity, Far West, Services, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Craft beer week offers brew lovers eleven days of fun

by Nora Hertel | 05/08/2012 - 2:31pm

Thirsty for a microbrew? This week Madison’s bars, breweries, and pubs overflow with craft beers and people to drink them. For Madison Craft Beer Week residents and beer tourists can enjoy tastings, tours, games, and even a film about Wisconsin beers.

Over 150 different events will take place from Thursday, May 3 through Sunday, May 13, sponsored and created by various businesses throughout Dane County with an interest in craft beer.