Madison Media Digest: Public Services, Business, Community

Here’s what we were reading while kicking back with a gluten-free beer

Public Services

Schools say they have a hard time finding teachers of color, which may contribute to Madison’s achievement gap. Madison police warn that cop filming systems are far from foolproof. Chris Rickert underlines that point. The City-Council building is hiring private security in response to growing numbers of homeless Madisonians sleeping near the building. Some alders question the amount of money the city is spending on attracting tourism.

Business and Development

Mayor Paul Soglin hopes for a “serious conversation” about the future of State Street and Capitol Square, amid his worries that bars are eclipsing other types of business The Madison City Council is looking into solutions to address public urination in the downtown area. A developer is proposing a $10M mixed-use building for East Washington on the Isthmus. Another developer seeks an apartment development at the intersection of South Park Street and Fish Hatchery Road.

Community

Madison is facing a shortage of well-trained cooks, which Madison College is responding to by expanding its culinary school. Madison’s coffee culture is evolving.The Evjue Foundation announced $358,600 in new grants to Dane County,

Editors Note: The Digest will be off until January 12, 2015. See you in the new year.