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Soglin kicks off first food policy council meeting

by Haley Perrin | 11/12/2012 - 7:13am

Mayor Paul Soglin made the opening statements at the first Madison Food Policy Council meeting during National Food Day on Oct. 24.

The MFPC is an extension of the Dane County board. It joins the Dane County Food Council and Coalition, but aims more at the question of accessibility and affordability than connecting producers to buyers, which is the focus of the county’s council and coalition.

Mayor Soglin commenced the Food Policy Council by explaining its importance.

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Madison works to diversify entertainment venues

by Emily Genco | 11/11/2012 - 9:13am

City officials and advocates want live hip-hop back in Madison's music scene and venues inclusive to all residents

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

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

Halloween candy trade-in party to combat childhood obesity, Nov. 3

by Mary Sussman | 10/31/2012 - 9:09pm

Are the kids bouncing off the walls after eating too much Halloween candy this week?

Tags: Food, Education, Youth, Isthmus, Near 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

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

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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.