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Fresh food scarce resource in Madison’s food deserts
by Ellen Heyn | 07/25/2012 - 8:44am

Four food deserts line south Madison; advocates do what they can to help

Tags: Allied Drive, Bay Creek, Bram’s Addition, City Life, Burr Oaks, Food, Nakoma League, Capitol View Heights, UW Campus, Dunn's Marsh, Moorland-Rimrock, Waunona, Diversity, People, Isthmus, Near West, South Central
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
New cultural center to bring together diverse South Madison community
by Susan Endres | 06/24/2012 - 8:38pm

The Center, which will be constructed by January 2013, will host lectures, debates, plays, concerts and classes

Tags: City Life, Education, Neighborhood Profiles, Development, Diversity, People, Services, South Central
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
Some assembly required: Merle Bailey's backyard flotilla
by Susan Endres | 05/24/2012 - 1:00am

Bay Creek resident, Merle Bailey, has a "fleet" of 18 boats, many of which he built himself

Tags: Transportation, Bay Creek, Environment, People, Voices, South Central
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.

Tags: East, Food, City, Far West, Local Business, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West
Urban League to sponsor ACT prep program to address achievement gap
by Nora Hertel | 05/05/2012 - 1:00am

ACT College Readiness Academies will prepare low-income students and students of color for the ACT exams

Tags: East, City Life, Education, Development, Diversity, Far West, Youth, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West
Madison schools identify family involvement as key to closing achievement gap
by Hannah Kiddoo | 05/02/2012 - 9:36pm

As part of the district's achievement gap plan, MMSD plans to involve more parents in their child's learning through family and community programs.

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

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