City News and Events This Week

The Greater Madison MPO is asking people who live and work in the Greater Madison area for input as work begins on Pathways to 2050—a long-range regional transportation plan update.

Free food scraps recycling drop-off begins at all three Streets Division drop-off sites starting on June 1, 2026.When at a Streets Division drop-off site, look for the orange food scraps carts. Place your coffee grounds, eggshells, and appropriate…

South Broom Street is scheduled to reopen by 4:00pm on Tuesday, June 2. Following the reopening, North Shore Drive will close beginning at 5:00am on Wednesday, June 3.

This summer, Public Health Madison & Dane County and Clean Lakes Alliance are teaming up on a new pilot study to better understand what causes E.coli levels to increase across the Yahara chain of lakes.

The Wisconsin-born-and-raised artist will create a two-sided interactive sculpture that represents the connection between recreation and learning.

MADISON, WI –  Madison Writing Assistance invites community members to participate in storytelling workshops and a summer story slam as part of their annual Celebration of Writing at Goodman South Madison Library in June.“Madison writers write…

The City of Madison Parks Division is introducing a new Pool Waiver process for the 2026 Goodman Pool season. All guests and visitors – including lap swimmers and tot time users, must complete the Pool Waiver before entering the Goodman Pool gates.…

The City of Madison, Madison Parks, and the Midvale Heights Community Association (MHCA) will present a special honor this spring to longtime MHCA neighborhood baseball commissioner Michael Pressman. Pressman is being honored for his 30 years…