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The Clerk's Office is celebrating National Voter Registration Day, September 15, with a week of voter registration drives throughout Madison.

Madison Parks Foundation invites the community to its 9th Annual Picnic in the Park, a beloved fundraising tradition returning on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC), 1625 Northport Dr. Tickets are still…

An area on the east side of the City of Madison is clean after 500 gallons of sewage overflowed Thursday morning.   A resident reported a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) at 7:57 a.m., Sept. 10, 2026, on the 600 block of Acewood Blvd. Wastewater…

Madison's secure ballot drop boxes are now open for the November 3, 2026 election.

Construction of privately funded improvements on the Odana Hills Golf Course is expected to start in October 2026. The City of Madison is moving forward with plans to leverage the generous private gift to replace the existing clubhouse and parking…

At the Common Council meeting on Tuesday, September 8, the Council unanimously voted to appoint Devine Nzegwu (she/her) to fulfill the District 1 vacancy left by former Alder John Duncan, who announced his resignation, effective on July 31, 2026.…

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Give Feedback on the 2026 Title VI Program Updates.

My 2027 Executive Capital Budget proposal reflects years of strategic planning that is firmly grounded in the values and aspirations of the people of Madison.

Common Council President Sabrina Madison has established a workgroup to review and address recommendations related to the Madison Police Department's use of deadly force, de-escalation, and body-worn camera policies.

If you plan to vote by mail, you can request your ballot through MyVote WI.

Several streets in and around downtown Madison will be closed for IRONMAN events on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13.The IRONMAN 70.3 Wisconsin (half triathlon) will take place on Saturday, and the IRONMAN Wisconsin (full triathlon)…

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Multiple streets will close for the annual Taste of Madison event Labor Day weekend.  Plan on extra travel time when traveling in the area.

A tenth Madison Fire Department ambulance is now in service, stationed in downtown Madison.

MADISON, WI -- The Bubbler at Madison Public Library is hosting an opening reception on Thursday, September 3 from 4-6pm for a new exhibition opening in the Diane Endres-Ballweg Gallery on the 3rd floor of Central Library.  

During the Common Council Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday, September 1, the committee unanimously recommended Devine Nzegwu as the interim alder for District 1, to serve until the Spring 2027 election. The Common Council is scheduled to vote…

Bike, ride the bus, carpool, walk or roll your way to prizes during the 2026 Smart Trips Challenge!

Madison's Community Alternative Response Emergency Services program, popularly known as CARES, turns five years old on September 1, 2026.CARES has been warmly embraced by the community and enthusiastically supported by local leaders since its…