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  • August Moving Days - Using the Carts & Daily Collections

    The annual August Moving Days ritual in downtown Madison will begin soon. On top of packing, hauling, and saying goodbyes, movers need to decide just what to do with all their unwanted stuff. Over the next few days, the Streets Division will be…

  • Madison Names Movies in the Park After Sina Davis

    The City of Madison has named their popular Movies in the Park Program in honor of long time neighborhood organizer and community advocate, Sina Davis. Over the past several years, the City of Madison Parks Division has developed Movies in the Park…

  • City Update on Power Outage from Mayor Rhodes-Conway’s Press Conference

    Update from Mayor Rhodes-Conway's 4:00 p.m. press conference

  • City of Madison Update on Downtown Power Outage

    Information from Mayor Rhodes-Conway's 11:00 a.m. press conference

  • When the Power is Back On

    How to Determine if Food is Safe to Eat

  • Public Health licensed establishments shut down during power outage on the isthmus

    Due to the fire at MGE and the subsequent power outage in downtown Madison, all establishments regulated by Public Health Madison & Dane County without back up generation in the impacted area need to close until power is restored. This includes…

  • Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway Statement on Operation Save America

    Women’s reproductive health is under assault like never before in states like Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Missouri and more. Many states make no exception for rape or incest, and are trying to ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected,…

  • Ribbon cutting set for new street, named after world-class musician

    The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting noon, July 20, at the corner of Darbo Drive and Richard Davis Lane, on Madison’s east side. A new street will officially be named Richard Davis Lane to honor the world-class musician.

  • Fire Hazard Bulletin: Dehumidifier Safety

    Humid Weather Prompts Important Reminder

  • Residents Advised to Stay Cool, Hydrated, and Connected during Heat Advisory

    The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 12pm Thursday thru 11pm Friday. Highs will be in the 90s, with heat index values between 100 and 110 degrees.  Extremely high or unusually hot temperatures coupled with high humidity can…

  • Stretch of Hot Weather Demands Attention for Health & Safety

    An extended period of hot and humid weather will mean extra precautions for residents to stay safe and healthy. “The weather forecast calls for some very warm temperatures in the coming days,” said Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway. “One of the most…

  • Two Artists Selected for Public Art Pieces for Pinney Library

    Madison Public Library is excited to announce the artists selected for two permanent art installations at the new Pinney Library: Yeonhee Cheong and Michael Velliquette. Over 120 people submitted applications during Madison Public Library’s call for…

  • Street Closure--Lien Road

    Lien Road is currently closed to thru traffic between Parkside Drive and Thierer Road for sanitary sewer construction for Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District.  The closure is expected to last until Thursday, October 31.  Metro Transit is detoured…

  • MPD and Northside kids set to launch

    Rocket Club honors Apollo 11 anniversary

  • Wheeler Road oil drop-off site reopens, refine your oil disposal knowledge

    The City of Madison Engineering Division re-opened its waste oil site at the corner of Wheeler Road and School Road on the north side of Madison with a more modern tank.  It was closed since December 2018 for upgrading.

  • Ribbon Cutting for All-Inclusive Playground Set for Elver Park

    As we celebrate 125 years of our amazing Madison parks, we are excited to commemorate the legacy of our public spaces with a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome a new all-inclusive playground into our park system.  The community is invited to join…

  • Food Prep Technique To Blame For Several Recent Restaurant Fires

    Earlier this spring, two separate fires damaged sushi restaurants in the City of Madison. Investigation into these fires turned up a surprising conclusion: The fires were caused by a food preparation technique wherein oil used to make a tempura-like…

  • Street Closures--La Fete de Marquette

    Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, South Ingersoll Street will be closed to traffic between East Main Street and East Wilson Street for the “La Fete de Marquette” event at McPike Park.  This street will remain closed until 12:01 a.m. on…

  • Street Closure--Koster Street & North Rusk Avenue

    Starting at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, July 1, Koster Street is closed between Bram Street and North Rusk Avenue and North Rusk Avenue is closed between Koster Street and Nygard Street for street reconstruction.  This closure will last until Friday,…

  • City prepares for small cell expansion

    The City of Madison is getting ready for 5G implementation. The City is developing guidelines that will allow cellular companies to locate Small Cell installations in a way that maximizes technological benefits, while attempting to preserve street-…

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