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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.

The four updated Administrative Procedure Memoranda (APMs) build on Madison's 2024 Sustainability Plan and its goal of leveraging City purchasing power to reduce emissions and support a circular economy.

Public Health Madison & Dane County is urging everyone to stay cool, hydrated, and connected as an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect this week.

Metro Transit will observe the Independence Day holiday by operating Sunday schedules on Saturday, July 4.

The community is invited to join Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, alders, neighborhood leaders, project partners and community members to officially open the expanded Warner Park Community Recreation Center on Wednesday, July 8 beginning at 10:00am. 

Christine Knapp has served with the City of Cedar Rapids Water Division for the past nine years, the last five as Plant Manager. 

The City of Madison Clerk's Office has begun mailing absentee ballots for the August 11, 2026 election.