Madison is known for its vibrant arts scene, from theaters featuring comedy, music and plays, to museums and visual arts institutions. “The arts improve people’s
Category: City Life
Betsy: Bikes, bangs and bringing down the barricades
Betsy Thibodeau sits reflectively at the coffee table, her long thick white hair flowing against her red sweater, blue eyes sparkling as she recalled her
Behavioral health therapist layoffs at SSM Health add to concerns about mental health care shortages in Madison and across Wisconsin
On the morning of Feb. 4, Taylor Lazar and many of her coworkers in the virtual behavioral health integration team at SSM Health noticed a
Madison’s parks system leaders work to make outdoor spaces accessible for all
After a long and harsh winter, the first few days of spring are warmly welcomed by Midwesterners who have spent months indoors. Luckily for the
Prevention begins with empowerment for RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center
This month marks the 25th Sexual Assault Awareness Month in which survivors, advocates and community members spread awareness and contribute to prevention of future sexual
Suki’s journey to becoming my service dog
Imagine sleeping peacefully in silence. A fire alarm goes off in the early morning, while you’re still asleep. But the thing is, you are deaf.
Bathroom art at Madison Public Market to highlight water conservation
The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) teamed up with local design firm Art and Sons to create a learning environment, through the power of art,
An inside look at the restorative justice process in Dane County and statewide
On evenings throughout the month in Dane County, individuals gather in a circle. Some have never met before, others sit quietly, carrying regret, uncertainty or
Local vendors eyeing the Madison Public Market as driver of growth
On Madison’s East Side, an old city services warehouse is being transformed into a vibrant, inclusive gathering space for food, arts, shopping and more. Now
Common Ground with… Jim Rocheleau
Jim Rocheleau retired and moved from Waukesha to Madison last year to be closer to his children and grandchildren. He regularly protests in the Democracy
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