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• Upcoming Public Meetings on Bus Rapid Transit in Madison

  26-10-2023 22:01
  Community members are encouraged to attend a public meeting to learn more about the City of Madison's proposed second Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line to run from the city's north side, through the downtown area, to the south side neighborhoods, and ending in Fitchburg.
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• Peak Hour Lane Closures--John Nolen Drive, starting Monday 11/13/23

  07-11-2023 17:54
  Starting 6:00 a.m. on Monday, November 13, John Nolen Drive will be reduced to one lane, in each direction, at all times for several projects within the Monona Terrace tunnel, including storm water piping replacement and fire alarm electrical work on the ceiling of the Monona Terrace tunnel, and...
  
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• District 7 and District 20 Alders Host Lunch and Learn Focusing on Public Safety and Mental Health

  02-11-2023 16:07
  Join Alder Nasra Wehelie of District 7 and Co-Host Alder Barbara Harrington-McKinney of District 20 for a virtual Lunch and Learn focusing on public safety and mental health. Special guests include Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes, Madison Police Captain Kelly Beckett, and Madison Fire Assistant...
  
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• Street Reopening Update--S Broom Street & W Wilson Street

  02-11-2023 15:43
  The contractor will pave asphalt on Friday, 11/3 and Saturday, 11/4.  Following paving, on Saturday afternoon, one lane of inbound (northbound) South Broom Street will open from John Nolen Drive through the work zone (see attached map). 
  West Wilson Street will remain closed, as it currently is,...
  
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• City Celebrates Construction Companies' Dedication to Inclusion, Diversity

  01-11-2023 16:06
  The City of Madison is proud to celebrate two successful projects where local contractors have completed key developments in the community that align with the City’s values, core mission, and dedication to diversity and inclusion.
  The City of Madison worked with development firm JT Klein and...
  
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• Street Closure--Hill Street (Fri. 11/3 to Sat. 11/4)

  01-11-2023 15:52
  Hill Street will be closed for two days at the intersection of University Avenue from 7:00 a.m. on Friday, November 3 until  7:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 4 for asphalt paving.
  Access to Hill Street from University Avenue will not be available for the duration of the closure.  Access to the...
  
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• City of Madison Announces 2023 Bus Lines Poetry Selections

  31-10-2023 18:32
  The City of Madison is excited to announce the selected poets for the 2023 Bus Lines poetry project. Poems by six poets were selected, including:“Land and People” by Rudy Bankston
  “To my children in our garden” by Daniela Chandler
  “Madison Metro” by Harmony, 3rd grader at Lincoln Elementary
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• New Public Art to Be Dedicated on South Pinckney Street Median

  30-10-2023 18:47
  The City of Madison invites the public to join City and community leaders to dedicate two new sculptures, Greeting Arc I & Greeting Arc II, by artist Sunghee Min, at 11:30 a.m., Nov. 15, 2023, on the 200 block of South Pinckney Street, Madison, Wis.
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• Imagination Center at Reindahl Park Moves Forward, Meeting Set

  24-10-2023 17:40
  MADISON, Wis.– The City’s Imagination Center at Reindahl Park is ready for the next step in the construction process, and the City needs your input at its next virtual public information meeting, 6 p.m., Nov. 6, 2023, via Zoom. Registration prior is required. 
    
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• Listening Sessions Scheduled for City’s First Stormwater Utility Vegetation Management Plan

  23-10-2023 20:15
  MADISON, Wis.-- The City of Madison Engineering Division has a number of upcoming listening sessions scheduled to help inform and receive feedback from residents and the community regarding  the  new Stormwater Utility Vegetation Management Plan, a plan that will incorporate public input and...
  
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• Equal Opportunities Commission and Civil Rights in Madison Celebrate 60 years

  19-10-2023 19:51
  The City of Madison, Equal Opportunity Commission invites the community to a celebration reception, November 11, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at The Atrium at 2300 S. Park St. Madison, WI 53713.
  Please join the members of the Equal Opportunities Commission, the Department of Civil Rights, and the community in...
  
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• Well Woman Program Offers Free Breast Cancer Screenings

  18-10-2023 16:38
  One in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. Regular clinical breast exams and mammograms are crucial to saving lives.
  “We know that the cost of screenings can be a concern for some women making these appointments, many prioritizing putting food...
  
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• District 17 Community Engagement Dinner

  17-10-2023 17:03
  Join District 17 Alder Sabrina Madison, Sandburg Principal Lori Lopez, and Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway for a district-wide engagement dinner at Sandburg Elementary School. This is the perfect opportunity to engage with residents across district 17 around topics that are important to our area of the...
  
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• Public Health Madison & Dane County Launches Respiratory Illness Data Dashboard

  16-10-2023 17:39
  Public Health Madison & Dane County launched a new Dane County Respiratory Illness Dashboard. The agency designed the dashboard to help people track the latest trends in COVID-19, flu, RSV, and more during the winter respiratory season.
  “Our COVID-19 dashboard has been immensely popular and we...
  
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• Atwood Avenue Now Open to Bidirectional Traffic

  13-10-2023 23:25
  (MADISON, Wis.)—Starting today, Atwood Avenue is open to bidirectional traffic from Fair Oaks Avenue to Cottage Grove Road. Prior to this opening, vehicles could only travel inbound/toward downtown from Cottage Grove Road to Walter Street, with no access to an outbound lane between those two points...
  
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• Mayor’s Statement on Release of “Race to Equity 10-Year Report: Dane County”

  13-10-2023 20:48
  We welcome the release of Kids Forward’s “Race to Equity 10-Year Report: Dane County.” Ten years ago, the first Race to Equity report highlighted the fact that racial disparities in our community were deep, persistent, and exceeded state and national levels. The new report reinforces and deepens...
  
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• Street Closure--Westbound W Dayton Street (Lake Street to Brooks Street)

  13-10-2023 19:48
  Westbound traffic is closed on West Dayton Street between N Lake Street and Bernard Ct for a UW steam tunnel project through the Park St & Dayton St intersection.  Work and traffic control is expected to remain in place until November of 2024.  
  Eastbound traffic will remain open at all times...
  
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• Street Closure--N Fair Oaks Avenue (Mon. 10/16 thru Wed. 10/18)

  12-10-2023 22:09
  Starting at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, October 16, N Fair Oaks Avenue will be fully closed to traffic at the railroad tracks just south of Thurber Avenue (see map).  This closure is for underground utility connections for 215 N Fair Oaks Avenue. Plans are located here.  
  The work is expected to be...
  
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• Street Closure--100 block N Allen Street

  12-10-2023 21:54
  On Tuesday October 17, beginning at 9:00 a.m., the 100 block of North Allen Street will be closed to through-traffic between Chamberlain Ave and Van Hise Ave Avenue.  The roadway will be re-opened to through-traffic by 3:00 p.m. 
  Access to all driveways on this block will be maintained at all times...
  
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• Tips needed as MPD continues investigation into shooting that killed teen, injured 3 others

  12-10-2023 17:13
  The Madison Police Department is searching for five people directly involved in Tuesday night’s deadly shooting at Harmony at Grandview Commons.
  Surveillance video shows a vehicle, believed to be a Lexus SUV, pull into the east side apartment complex around 8:30 p.m. Four people immediately got out...
  
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• Madison Public Library to Distribute Free Eclipse Glasses

  12-10-2023 16:20
  MADISON, WI - Madison Public Library will distribute free eclipse glasses in preparation for Saturday’s solar eclipse.
  Glasses will be available at all nine Madison Public Libraries, from Thursday, October 12 through Saturday, October 14 during all open hours or while supplies last.
  In addition,...
  
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• New Artist-in-Residence at Central Library Brings Well Wishes and a Wishing Well to the Bubbler Room

  11-10-2023 22:58
  MADISON, WI -- The Bubbler at Madison Public Library is welcoming a new Artist-in-Residence at Central Library for the fall. Maria Schirmer Devitt is a local artist who was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin and will be in-residence in the Bubbler Room on the ground floor of Central Library...
  
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• Fall is Here: Mulch Leaves, Compost, Connect on Collection Times

  10-10-2023 22:06
  MADISON, WI- The City of Madison is excited to kick off the fall season with reminders of all things leaves that every City of Madison resident needs to know, starting with mulching the leaves in lawns.
  The City of Madison held a press conference at 9 a.m., Oct. 10, 2023 on the 4000 block of...
  
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• Street Closure--East Washington Avenue (Pinckney St to Butler St)

  10-10-2023 21:00
  Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 17, the 100 & 200 blocks of East Washington Avenue--between Pinckney Street and Butler Street--will be closed for asphalt resurfacing.  Paving will be completed and all streets will be reopened by 3:00 p.m.
  Traffic should follow the posted detour signs...
  
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• Madison Public Library's Teejop & Beyond: Celebrating Native Nations Program Returns for 2023 on Indigenous Peoples' Day

  09-10-2023 19:02
  MADISON, WI -- Teejop & Beyond: Celebrating Native Nations, a program created by Madison Public Library in partnership with Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison, will return to libraries across Madison on Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Monday, October 9).
  "The lineup this year showcases the diversity and distinct...
  
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• Street Closure--Farley Avenue (Friday, 10/20 to Monday, 10/23)

  09-10-2023 17:56
  Farley Avenue will be closed at the intersection of University Avenue from 6:00 a.m. on Friday, October 20, until approximately  7:00 p.m. on Monday October 23, for the construction of underground sanitary sewer & water main utilities. 
  Access to the businesses and residents will be maintained...
  
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• Get Your Fall Vaccines Ahead of Respiratory Virus Season

  09-10-2023 15:49
  Public Health Madison & Dane County is encouraging everyone to get up to date on flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines ahead of the upcoming respiratory season. 
  Last week, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued updated recommendations that everyone age 6 months and older get the updated COVID...
  
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• Brush Collection Over for 2023

  06-10-2023 17:39
  Scheduled brush collection from the curb is over for 2023.
  Madison residents should not place brush out along the road for pickup at this time. 
  Opportunities for curbside pickup will return in the spring of 2024.
  What is “brush”?
  Brush is woody material you have cut from your trees, shrubs, or...
  
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• Mayor Rhodes-Conway Remarks on Retirement of County Executive Joe Parisi

  04-10-2023 23:20
  I want to thank County Executive Joe Parisi for his many decades of public service. From his years as an aide in the State Capitol, to his tenure as County Clerk, to his many years of service as County Executive, Joe has stayed true to his progressive values and love of community. I particularly...
  
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• Statement of Mayor Rhodes-Conway and Madison Alders on Proposed State Legislation Attacking Trans Youth

  04-10-2023 20:02
  Madison is, and has been for a long time, a welcoming and supportive place for the LGBTQ+ community. In 1975 Madison became the first place in Wisconsin, and one of the earliest in the country, to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation. The City also created the State’s first domestic...
  
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