🌱 Madison Patch: Everything Going On Today (Wed, Jan 25)

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Madison.

'More Than A Drainage Ditch,' Mural Highlights Starkweather Creek

Residents of Eken Park neighborhood painted the McCormick Bridge with beavers, muskrats and fish to bring awareness to the area's wildlife.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors: A Virtual Community And Aid Effort

The Facebook group, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, allows Dane County residents to help one another and form a virtual community.

Fireworks Near Me: Madison’s 4th Of July 2021

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Madison.

Madison Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

The U.S. is experiencing a severe blood donation shortage.

Olbrich Botanical Gardens Introduce Indigenous Herb Garden

This summer the herb garden will include plants that are traditional to groups like the Ho-Chunk Nation to educate the community.

Blood Donations Needed In Madison Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held near you.

Madison Neighborhood Auctions Off Mystery Painting, Raises Money

After finding a painting on his fence, a SASY resident auctioned it off to his neighbors to raise money for racial justice.

Residents Asked To Limit Outdoor Water Use: Madison Water Utility

Outdoor water use guidelines come amid water supply pressure due to a summer dry spell and well maintenance.

Farmers Markets In Madison: Your Guide For Summer 2021

Check out this guide for some of the markets open in Madison and Dane County this summer.

Blood Donations Needed In Madison Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up nearby.

Blood Donations Needed In Madison Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has affected the country's blood supply.

Madison Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

There is no wait period for blood donations after receiving a coronavirus vaccine dose.

Blood Donors Needed In Madison Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives soon in the Madison area. The pandemic continues to affect the country's blood supply.

Suicides In The Pandemic

Despite beliefs to the contrary, the current data suggest they haven't increased.

Wisconsin Bills Seek To Ban Transgender Athletes

LGBTQ Caucus: Bills are "cruel and discriminatory and will cause further harm to children who are already under attack"

Madison To Receive Up To $500K For A Guaranteed Income Pilot Program

The $500,000 coming to Madison is a portion of a $15 million donation from Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey.

PODS® Wisconsin Makes DIY Home Improvement a Breeze

Home improvements are new, exciting, and a great way to add a fresh look to your home-sweet-home

State Superintendent’s Advisory Council On Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Issues

The State Superintendent’s Advisory Council on Deaf and Hard of Hearing Issues will meet on Monday, April 20, 2020, to continue the disc ...

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Will Hold Preliminary Public Hearing

Due to restrictions adopted because of the COVID-19 emergency declaration, the DPI will hold the public hearing via teleconference.

Wisconsin Department Professional Standards Council

A complete agenda is attached and available on the Teacher Education, Professional Development and Licensing website.

Wisconsin Launches Statewide Teach-In To Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of Earth Day

This month, be intentional with your connections. Sit outside and listen to birds. Allow time for unstructured nature play.

Wisconsin Department Professional Standards Council

To seek advisory feedback on educator licensing, educator preparation, and educator development initiatives.

Special Fund Allocation To Help Improve Wisconsin Student Access To Digital Resources

The money is additional library aid totaling $5.25 million to help meet the immediate distance learning needs of Wisconsin students.

WI Historical Society Launches 'Big History Is Happening'

“Big History is Happening” is a place to find myriad resources and opportunities to participate in teaching and learning activities.

Wisconsin's Statewide Teach-In To Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of Earth Day

On April 22, 1970, Gaylord Nelson hosted the first “national teach-in on the environment”—the founding of what is now Earth Day.

2020 Wisconsin Title I Schools Of Recognition

Due to the current “Safer at Home” order in these unprecedented times, the ceremony will not take place.

Wisconsin Department Of Public Instruction Announces Online Sessions For Arts Educators

Sessions are facilitated by Julie Palkowski, Arts and Creativity Education Consultant for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Madison Polling Place Listing For April 7

The City of Madison has changed many polling locations due to COVID-19.

Coronavirus Information For Madison School Districts

The recent spread of COVID-19 has forced Wisconsin’s public and private schools to shut their doors indefinitely.

Madison- Mayors In Wisconsin Call On Secretary Andrea Palm To Delay Election

This request is urgent because, as you know, Wisconsin’s April primary election is scheduled for Tuesday April 7.

Reaching Out And Helping Others In Madison

One of the bright spots in these troubled times is the great work City staff are doing for each other and our community. I want to share ...

City Of Madison Corrected Polling Place Listing For April 7

City of Madison has changed many polling locations due to COVID-19. Below is a list of all polling places for the April 7 Spring Election.

Wisconsin FCCLA 2020 State Leadership Conference On April 8

The Wisconsin FCCLA State Leadership Conference (SLC) will be held at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells.

Update – Certain Madison On-Street Parking Restrictions Temporarily Suspended

This amends the previous notice which was scheduled to expire April 6th, and expands the suspension of on-street parking restrictions.

Mayor Rhodes Conway’s Statement On Rejecting Racism In Community

"Times like these call for our humanity, our thoughtfulness and our strength in community."

Wisconsin Public Instruction And PBS Support Learning At Home

The content is available to stream online on the PBS At-Home Learning web page with free corresponding digital content and teacher support.

Madison Public Library And School Library Service During Coronavirus

The 'Safer at Home' order requires the closure of all public libraries “for all in-person services."

Madison Public Library To Host Online Reading For National Poetry Month

This year, the City of Madison inaugurated a new Poet Laureate: Angela Trudell Vasquez.

Limited Technology Options For Remote Learning

Technology can be leveraged to help communicate with families and collaborate with colleagues.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.