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Conversation about sustainable systems continues at Food Summit

by Emily Eggleston | 11/06/2012 - 8:10am

The Dane County Food Council engaged more than 100 people in a conversation about building a sustainable food system at their summit

Tags: Food, Environment, People, Isthmus, Near East

Presidential election may determine fate of deferred action program for undocumented residents

by Emily Genco | 11/04/2012 - 10:40am

Madison community members wait with anxiety and hope

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

Madison Metro Transit wins national achievement award

by Haley Perrin | 10/27/2012 - 10:12pm

The American Public Transit Association recognized recent advancements by Madison Metro Transit

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

The Bus Stops Here: Open letter on proposed Metro bus fare increase

by Susan DeVos | 10/25/2012 - 7:29pm

The Madison Area Bus Advocates address the proposed fare hike in this appeal to city officials

Tags: East, Transportation, Madison voices, Services, Streets and Sidewalks, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Taxicab ordinance passes last hurdle

by Michael Tews | 10/25/2012 - 6:05am

Cabs can legally cruise State Street from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. beginning Nov. 7

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

Director of seed bank highlights importance of biodiversity

by Emily Eggleston | 10/13/2012 - 10:32am

Executive Director of Seed Savers Exchange spoke about the importance of maintaining plant biodiversity Wednesday night.

Tags: Food, Education, Environment, Schenk-Atwood, Schenk-Atwood- Starkweather, Near East

Latino Academy of Workforce Development provides training, community to hundreds

by Mario Koran | 10/07/2012 - 5:06pm

The Latino Academy, housed in a neighborhood center, offers computer classes and job training

Tags: East, City Life, Education, Development, Vera Court, People, Isthmus, Near East, North

New device will help Madison address algae problem

by Susan Endres | 10/03/2012 - 6:52am

New device will collect and preserve algae samples to help researchers understand its life cycles

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

Gardeners plant extra rows for the hungry

by Haley Perrin | 09/28/2012 - 10:25am

Since late spring, Madison area home gardeners have been working hard to grow fresh produce for their families, friends, and, in some cases, the hungry. Gardeners participating in a program called Plant a Row, send extra produce to local food pantries and soup kitchens.