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  • UPDATE: Overnight John Nolen Drive Closure Canceled

    by Mobility & Infrastructure

    The previously announced overnight closure of John Nolen Drive scheduled for Thursday, November 19, into Friday, November 20, is no longer necessary and has been canceled.The contractor has identified an alternative construction method that will…

  • The Safe Nights Network Helps You Get Home Safely

    by Mobility & Infrastructure and Transportation

    The City of Madison's Impaired Driving Reduction program is launching the Safe Nights Network! This Vision Zero Program offers city-wide ride share vouchers on certain holidays and partners with a network of businesses to offer ride shares this…

  • City Planners to Discuss Past and Present Design Challenges of an Evolving Downtown at Wright Design Event

    by Department of Planning & Community & Economic Development and Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center

    Monona Terrace, presented in partnership with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Wisconsin, invites the publ

  • Annual Food Cart Review Results Finalized

    by Economic Development

    The annual food cart review's final score rankings determine the order for vendors to pick their spots for the upcoming vending season.

  • John Nolen Drive Causeway Closed Overnight on Thursday, November 19

    by Engineering, Mobility & Infrastructure, and Transportation

    John Nolen Drive will fully close along the causeway overnight Thursday, November 19, into Friday, November 20. Closure setup will begin Thursday at 7:00 pm, with the roadway scheduled to reopen by 6:00 am Friday.This closure is one of several…

  • Street Closures for Madison Marathon Sunday, November 15

    by Mobility & Infrastructure, Parking, and Transportation

    Several streets in and around downtown will be closed for the Madison Marathon races this weekend.Saturday, November 14The 100 and 200 blocks of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard will close at 8:00am to begin setup.Additionally, once the Dane County…

  • City of Madison Adopts 2027 Budget

    by Finance and Mayor's Office

    The Madison Common Council has approved a capital and operating budget for 2027.

  • PCOB Reasserts Its Authority and Appoints Rebecca Kemble as Interim Independent Police Monitor

    by Independent Police Monitor

    Statement from PCOB Chair Devon SnyderThe Madison Police Civilian Oversight Board (PCOB) is reaffirming its authority and moving forward with the provisional appointment of Rebecca Kemble as Interim Independent Police Monitor. This action reflects…

  • City of Madison Recognizes World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 

    by Mobility & Infrastructure

    The City of Madison's Vision Zero initiative will recognize the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims during the week of remembrance, November 9 – 15. Madison will join many communities around the world in honoring those who have lost…

  • Thank You for Voting, Provisional Voting Reminder

    by Clerk's Office

    The City of Madison is reviewing materials and preparing for the Municipal Board of Canvass on Friday.

  • John Nolen Drive Causeway Closed Over Night on Wednesday, November 4

    by ( Engineering, Mobility & Infrastructure, Parking, and Transportation )

    John Nolen Drive will be fully closed along the causeway overnight Wednesday, November 4, into Thursday, November 5. Closure setup will begin Wednesday at 7:00pm in the southbound direction and 7:30pm in the northbound direction, with the roadway…

  • Today is Election Day

    by Clerk's Office

    Polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

  • Nehemiah Invites Community to Fourth Annual Black Film Festival

    by Madison Public Library

  • Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award

    by Mayor's Office

    The City of Madison is looking for nominations for this year's Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award.

  • Researchers to review MPD use of force practices

    by Police

    In an effort to be responsive to community concerns regarding police use of force, the Madison Police Department has asked for an independent review of our use of force practices.Professors Ian Adams and Scott Mourtgos, both with the University of…

  • Put Your Pumpkins in Your Leaf Piles

    by Streets & Urban Forestry

    It's pumpkin time, Madison! Spice up your curbside leaf piles with this season's jack-o-lanterns. Streets Division crews will collect pumpkins, gourds, hay, corn stalks, and other compostable plant decorations along with your leaves and other…

  • Men's Shelter Achieves LEED Gold Certification

    by Department of Planning & Community & Economic Development and Engineering

    The City of Madison Engineering Division is proud to announce the Men's Shelter Facility has achieved LEED© Gold certification from the U.S.

  • North and Near West Area Plan Outreach Ramps Up

    by Planning

    Public engagement for the North and Near West Area Plans ramps up in November, with both Area Plans offering two virtual kickoff meetings in addition to in-person open houses.

  • Watch Public Information Meeting on Data Center Regulation

    by Department of Planning & Community & Economic Development and Planning

    City of Madison staff updated community members on a draft framework for proposed zoning regulations regarding data centers.

  • 10/27/26 Overdose Spike Alert: Risk of Drug Overdose Increased in Dane County

    by Public Health Madison & Dane County

    Public Health Madison & Dane County is issuing a public health alert due to an increase, or spike, in drug overdoses in our community.

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