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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

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.

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

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.

by Mario Koran | 04/25/2012 - 10:00am

The meeting helped parents understand IEPs, how to advocate for their children, and the effect of budget cuts on available services

by Anna Asendorf | 04/24/2012 - 9:49am

As part of the achievement gap plan, the school district will recruit more teachers of color through a "Grow Our Own" program to target students, teachers and staff inside and outside the district.

by Emily Eggleston | 03/15/2012 - 12:42pm

Madison area farmers will gather on Sunday at Monona Terrace for the 20th annual community supported agriculture (CSA) open house

by Nora Hertel | 03/06/2012 - 9:18am

Thanks to a new ordinance that legalizes keeping, local enthusiasts now have the chance to learn how to rear their own hives

by Hannah Kiddoo | 03/05/2012 - 10:43pm

Middle school students from across the city will face off in a literary competition to be crowned Battle of the Books champions

by Emily Eggleston | 03/04/2012 - 3:04pm

779 restaurants later, food bloggers finally accomplish their mission of eating at every Madison restaurant in alphabetical order

by Nora Hertel | 02/28/2012 - 9:15pm

The ordinance requires that hives remain three feet from property lines, 10 feet from public sidewalks, and 25 feet from the neighbors’ primary building

by Emily Eggleston | 02/19/2012 - 4:41pm

Electronic FoodShare redemption at farmers’ markets reached its highest dollar amount in 2011