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The air quality due to the wildfires appears to be worsening, with readings ranging from very unhealthy to hazardous.The Streets Division drop-off sites will close at 11am on Friday, July 17, 2026, in response to these air quality conditions.

The unhealthy air quality due to the wildfires continues. At the time of this publication (just after 8am), conditions are slightly improved compared to yesterday (7/16/26).  The Streets Division drop-off sites are open for City of…

The City of Madison announces several street closures and parking restrictions in preparation for the AC/DC concert at Camp Randall Stadium on Sunday, July 19. These measures are intended to support pedestrian safety and event logistics. 

Due to the unhealthy to hazardous air quality due to the wildfires, drop-off sites are now closed for Thursday, July 16, 2026We apologize for the inconvenience.As of the publication of this release, we hope to be able to provide drop-off site…

Starting at 7:00am on Wednesday, July 15th, R.G. Huston Co., Inc. will continue work on the E Main and S Hancock project with the paving of several sections of roadway.  It is anticipated that all temporary closures related to paving will…

If a tree has been planted on the terrace in front of your home by Urban Forestry within the last five years, or if you had a tree planted on your private property in that same window of time, please water the tree as needed to increase its chance…

Alder John W. Duncan, District 1, is resigning from the Madison Common Council, effective July 31, 2026. “My last day as your alder will be Friday, July 31, 2026. My husband and I have decided to move from Madison. While we are excited for this…

Starting at 9:00am on Monday, July 20, Payne and Dolan will begin resurfacing Midvale Boulevard from Mineral Point Road to University Avenue.  During this resurfacing project one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction. The…

Multiple streets will be closed this weekend for the annual Art Fair On the Square and Art Fair Off the Square events.

Overnight on Monday, July 13, into Tuesday morning, July 14, the John Nolen Drive reconstruction project will move into its next major phase as traffic shifts from the existing northbound roadway onto the newly constructed southbound lanes.To…

The City of Madison recently celebrated its second Disability Pride Flag Raising Ceremony to mark the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The event took place on Wednesday, July 8, at 11:30 a.m. Alder Dina Nina Martinez-…

Two streets will be closed for the Fete De Marquette event at McPike Park starting the evening of Thursday, July 9.

Scammers are using publicly available application and license information to identify potential victims and make the communications appear legitimate.

HUD is awarding the CDA funding to offer five additional housing vouchers through the HUD-VASH (Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) program.

The Common Council invites residents to a meet-and-greet to connect and engage with Madison's Westside alders! This event offers a casual atmosphere where both alders and residents can discuss what matters most to them. It promises to be an evening…

From Tuesday 7/7 to Sunday 7/19, the left turn slip lane from N Broom St to W Gorham St will be closed by Findorff to complete restoration work for the private development project at that location. During this time:The left lane of N Broom St…

The City of Madison Streets Division has partnered again this year with Sustain Dane to offer the Recycle Better class.Your last chance to take the class this year is coming up on July 23, 2026.By taking this recycling workshop, you can help…

Some roads around Warner Park should anticipate increased traffic Friday evening, July 3, due to crowds leaving Warner Park after the Festival Foods post-game firework show. The show will begin shortly after the Madison Mallards game…

The City of Madison wishes everyone a very happy and safe Fourth of July.

Public Health Madison & Dane County is issuing a public health alert due to an increase, or spike, in drug overdoses in our community that may be fueled by extreme heat.