It only took one year of teaching at an inner-city public school in Milwaukee for Karen Rohrer to change her mind and return to Blessed
Category: City Life
How a group of Madison women over 50 combats loneliness and finds community
Drumlin Ridge Winery buzzed with conversation as the members of the Madison Women 50+ group poured in for an afternoon of wine and puzzles. The
How Operation Fresh Start provides a new future for young adults in Dane County
Thousands of young adults in Dane County face hidden barriers that inhibit them when entering the workforce. School conflicts, difficult family situations and housing instability
Virtual hearings are going strong in the Dane County family courts
The COVID-19 pandemic transformed nearly every corner of public life, and the Dane County Court family court was no exception. What began as a temporary
A one of a kind gem: How a business owner’s appreciation for art, community and coworkers drives a local gift shop
Shelves and display cases filled with trinkets, treasures and thoughtful gifts line the walls of the brick corner shop in downtown Middleton. Greeting cards, home
Nature or nurture? Nicky Mondroski chooses both
Nicky Mondroski is a normal preschool teacher in every way — except her classroom is slightly larger than average. It can get a little cold
Madison residents, businesses and students are joining a global sustainability movement — one meal at a time
Too Good To Go, an app-based marketplace for surplus food, officially launched in Wisconsin’s capital city in August. The platform, originally founded in 2016, aims
Before you buy: What young adults should know about sports supplements
Ifeanyi Orizu is a relative newcomer to the gym. Unlike his coworkers at Epic Systems, the 26-year-old hasn’t been working out for very long. When
Collaborative Storytelling: How we do community-based, solutions focused work in Madison
In Fall 2024, Madison Commons launched an initiative to explore how journalists might act as caregivers in hyperlocal communities, working in collaboration with a nonprofit
Chapter 150: Madison Public Library’s past and future
Madison Public Library marked its 150th anniversary with a look at how far it’s come and where it’s headed. As a third space and a
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