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Ticks and mosquitoes are out in full-force this summer! This is the next post form Public Health Madison & Dane County in their tick and mosquito series. They're looking at the most common diseases spread by ticks and mosquitoes in Wisconsin.

Ticks and mosquitoes are out in full-force this summer! This blog post from Public Health Madison and Dane County will talk about all things ticks.

Travel Insurance May Not Cover What You Think It DoesTravel insurance is an invaluable tool for protecting an investment in a trip or vacation.  There are many options available in the marketplace offering different types of coverage. …

During the month of June, you see and hear about Pride events and parades. More people fly flags that show support for the LGBTQ+ community, they wear t-shirts with supportive messages, and they might attend one of the events. Whether or in the…

Dr. Fabu Phillis Carter truly exemplifies the power of creativity and advocacy through art. As Madison’s first African American Poet Laureate, she laid the groundwork for future generations of writers and artists to find their voices. Her dedication…

Sarah Wells embodies a vibrant spirit and unwavering commitment to her    community and personal growth. At nearly 93 years old, she’s a shining         example of how age is no barrier to pursuing one's passions and…

The Madison Senior Center went through a lot of changes this last year, and I am proud of what we accomplished. The addition of another Program Coordinator to our team put us back to our former staffing level and helped us expand our programming…

Scoring a great deal is exciting.  Unfortunately, con artists are using the same feeling of excitement to lure shoppers into scams by using text messages and fake customer surveys to steal valuable information.How the scam worksScammers send a…

November is Native American Heritage Month, which provides an opportunity to recognize and honor the lives and the important contribution to our society by people of indigenous descent. The indigenous peoples of the Americas were the inhabitants of…

Scammers love phishing schemes but they aren’t just limited to emails.  As more businesses use text messaging to communicate with customers, con artists are sending out their own texts, posing as organizations you know and trust. Here are…