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A two game split series against the Muskegon Lumberiacks ended in a loss for the Madison Capitols earlier this month. They have an upcoming game against the U.S. National Under-17 Team this coming Friday!
(Photos by Lindsay Giovannone)
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Foundation President Melinda Heinritz sat down with @madcommons to discuss the importance of supporting @MMSDschools students. Read the full interview now! 👇
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Off Fordem Avenue and East Johnson Street, discover Jiggy Jamz, a hidden gem for electronic music enthusiasts. Story and photos by @vickydurachta #madison #madisonmusic #edm
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As professional teams begin to eliminate Native American imagery in their branding, high schools will eventually follow. Waunakee Community School District’s recent rebrand has started this process. Read more: madisoncommons.org/waunakee-…
Youth voters took to the polls by storm this last election, making for one of the highest turnouts
in recent decades. Voter organizations continue working to instill civic engagement and continue to increase the youth vote. Read more: madisoncommons.org/youth-vot…
Madison Police Civilian Oversight Board announces an independent police monitor for MPD to help bridge the gap between the lack of trust between police and community members. Read more: madisoncommons.org/madison-p…
The city of Madison and local companies have worked in recent years to make commuting patterns more sustainable. See how that trend has developed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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With snow on the ground and Christmas decorations starting to go up, people are starting to think about Christmas, and the Capitol building is no exception. There are many events to look forward to at the Capitol this month leading up to Christmas:
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Find “Common Ground” this week with women’s rights activist and president of the Rockford
Family Planning Foundation, Jeanne Bissell.
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This holiday season, Madison art institutions are focused on a commitment to diversity and renewed ticketing strategies. We spoke with the Madison Ballet, Children’s Theater of Madison and Madison Symphony Orchestra to hear more:
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Wisconsin’s Farmland Preservation Program helps Dane County provide farmers with tax credits and multiple protections for their farmland. Eligible farmers can earn up to $7.50 per acre a year under the Farmland Preservation Program.
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Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) has received a generous grant to continue
its successful prevention program: MENS Club The students talk about pronouns, toxic masculinity and what it means to grow up male in modern-day America. Read more: madisoncommons.org/local-clu…
Demand at Dane County food pantries has gone up this year, but donations have not, according to a joint press release from Madison area food pantries.
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The Town of Madison ceased to exist on Oct. 31, as it merged with the City of Madison and the City of Fitchburg. Nearly 20 years following the initial decision, it finally happened.
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82% of Dane County residents voted in favor of both the legalization of marijuana and the expungement of marijuana convictions.
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UW Nurses are seeking better working conditions. Their main goal was to be recognized by the hospital as a union again, citing problems with poor working conditions, inadequate pay and unsafe patient to provider ratios. Read More:
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As the Madison population increases and housing prices
skyrocket, organizations are working to build affordable housing communities for Madison residents. Read more: madisoncommons.org/lack-of-u…
This Common Ground interview is with @BRMS_VASD Curtrel Robinson and how he hopes that Verona’s community can grow to become more connected and inclusive. Read more: madisoncommons.org/common-gr…
