Komen's Reversal of Controversial Decision Highlights Ongoing Needs
Today the national headquarters for Susan G. Komen for the Cure (SGK) reversed their previous decision regarding future funding for Planned Parenthood Clinics to provide breast care services. This new decision and the controversy …
Final Report on Webster St. Fire Released
City of Madison Fire investigators have released the final report on last summer's fire at 24 N. Webster St. That fire on June 30, destroyed the Capitol Hills Apartments, displacing 27 residents, and shut down a restaurant in the …
Update: Whooping Cough Numbers Remain High
There were 22 cases of pertussis reported in Dane County in December, and 20 cases reported in January, with a handful more waiting for confirmation. Normally we would expect no more than 2 or 3 cases per month. Most of these newly …
All Madison Parks Winter Activities closed due to warm weather
January 31, 2012 - Due to unusually warm temperatures, all of the Madison Parks outdoor ice rinks, ski trails, snowshoe trails and sledding hills are closed. Staff will attempt to re-open these facilities later this winter if/when …
New Officers Ready For "Solo" Patrol
The Madison Police Department is proud to announce (and celebrate) the graduation exercises for the 52nd pre-service academy.
Consistent with previous classes, this year's group of recruits is highly diverse in terms of life, work and …
Closure 200 Block W. Lakelawn Place, 02/01/12
On Wednesday, February 1, 2012, Landgraf Construction will be using a crane and flatbed to assist in construction. This will require the closing of the 200 block of W. Lakelawn Place on Wednesday, February 1. Motorists are encouraged to …
Madison Names New Poets Laureate
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin announced that Sarah Busse and Wendy Vardaman have agreed to serve as Poets Laureate for the City of Madison. Busse and Vardaman will share the volunteer position from January 16, 2012 until January 18, …
One Person Transported After Explosion at Chemistry Building
The Madison Fire Department responded to the UW Madison Chemistry Building this morning for a person who was injured in an explosion. At 9:34 am a full fire response was sent to the building at 1101 University Avenue.
Engine 4 arrived …
Winter fun in Madison Parks this weekend
Winter Fun in Madison Parks this Weekend, January 27-29, 2012
Ice Skating Rinks - Most of the outdoor ice rinks are open this weekend are: Tenney, Vilas (lagoon partially open), Elver, Garner (hockey closed), Olbrich, Westmorland, …
Mayor Paul Soglin Returns to Madison City Channel's "The Mayor's Report"
The Office of Madison Mayor Paul Soglin is pleased to announce that he will once again begin producing episodes of the monthly Madison City Channel public affairs program The Mayor's Report. The thirty-minute show, a staple of City …
Madison’s new Secondhand Ordinance takes effect on February 1, 2012
This new law requires that secondhand dealers, including secondhand jewelry dealers and pawnbrokers report the purchase of secondhand goods, on a daily basis, through an electronic reporting system. Learn about the changes to the ordinance & review the FAQs.
Real-Time Parking Data now Available on the Web or from a Mobile Device
The City of Madison Parking Utility is launching a new application that will give motorists the ability to access real-time parking availability data for six of their downtown facilities on the web or from a mobile phone.
Concealed Carry
The State of Wisconsin passed the 2011 Wisconsin Act 35 which is the new concealed carry law that goes into effect on November 1, 2011. While this law changes gun regulations in the State of Wisconsin, there are still restrictions on allowing concealed weapons in City of Madison-owned, occupied and controlled buildings.
City of Madison Downtown Plan
The Downtown Plan will be introduced to the Common Council on November 15, 2011. It will be referred to a variety of City boards, commission and committees for their recommendations.
New Common Council Website
Check out the new Common Council website. Stay informed with district email lists, alder blogs, calendars and resources for your district.
Judge Doyle Square
The future Judge Doyle Square will include the redevelopment of both Block 88 and Block 105. The redevelopment will include underground parking on both blocks, connected under Pinckney Street.
Zoning Code Rewrite Website
This site provides important information about the project including the purpose of the project, project schedule, list of meetings and other public events, meeting summaries, reports, presentations, code documents and maps, staff contact information and much more.
Cultural Plan
The Madison Cultural Plan will explore the arts, history, and the sciences and will include exploration of the work of individual artists and creative workers as well as institutions in both the commercial and nonprofit sectors.
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