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Madison adjusts to Clean Sweep's new location
by Sean Kirkby | 06/06/2013 - 1:01pm

Dane County’s program for recycling hazardous waste, Clean Sweep, will soon undergo changes that the county says will improve efficiency and customer service. Other changes, such as new fees, have already been in effect since the county opened its new year-round location in May.

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Madison cyclists prepare to Ride the Drive
by Scott Girard | 05/31/2013 - 11:49am

If a red-shirted volunteer asks you to change your regular Sunday drive route this weekend, it’s because up to 25,000 bikers could soon be passing through as part of Madison's fifth annual “Ride the Drive” event.

Tags: East, Transportation, Far West, Parks & Recreation, Streets and Sidewalks, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West
Program gives Madison dropouts new OPTIONS
by Scott Girard | 05/24/2013 - 9:30am

A new $72,000 program will aim to support Madison high school dropouts with outreach and education about their options to obtain a high school diploma while also outlining long-term plans for success beyond school.

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Make Music Madison hopes to diversify music access for the solstice
by Nora Hertel | 05/17/2013 - 1:31pm

Citywide music festival will bring 260 performers to different corners of Madison

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The Bus Stops Here: Budgeting a road map for the future
by Susan DeVos | 05/15/2013 - 7:23pm

Madison Area Bus Advocates address cuts, prioritizing buses as Madison begins talks on city budget

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Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools to focus on achievement gap, STEAM education
by Susan Endres | 05/14/2013 - 5:27am

Foundation for area schools to support science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and the arts

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PTO presidents consider education challenges
by Susan Endres | 05/13/2013 - 7:35pm

Although the school board elections are over, education-related issues still weigh on parents’ minds.

Soraya Willems-Neal (left) and Suzanne Swift: Willems-Neal is one of two new co-presidents who are replacing Swift for next year after her term endsSoraya Willems-Neal (left) and Suzanne Swift: Willems-Neal is one of two new co-presidents who are replacing Swift for next year after her term ends

For Suzanne Swift, the president of Franklin-Randall Elementary School’s parent-teacher organization (PTO), the issues are the same as they have always been, despite certain ones being used by candidates to “hang their hats on.”

Tags: East, Education, Far West, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West
Madison writer uses personal stories to combat addiction, facilitate recovery
by Nora Hertel | 05/08/2013 - 11:45am

New book by Madison author and editor strives to help others "wake up happy"

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Public, private schools in Madison consider the impact of voucher program
by Lauren Anderson | 05/02/2013 - 9:00pm

Area schools discuss the possible impact of school choice, as proposed in Gov. Walker's budget

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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

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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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