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W Badger Rd will be closed from S Park St to Tulip Lane on Wednesday, May 6th from 9:00am-6:00pm for the grand opening of The Center for Black Excellence and Culture. Access will be maintained for those who live off of W Badger Rd and for Metro…

The Southwest and Southeast Area Plan project teams have submitted a Final Draft Plan for review and adoption. Both plans will be introduced to the Common Council during its Tuesday, May 5, 2026, meeting.

Every neighborhood has just one more spring yard waste set out date. This will be the final spring yard waste collection by the Streets Division for 2026. Curbside collection will return in the fall.When you should put out your yard waste for…

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The City Assessor is responsible for the assessment process including:

Announced on May Day in Chicago, the accord is a joint commitment to use the power of cities to defend democracy, worker's rights, and the livelihoods of our residents. 

Dane County residents and commuters logged more than 10,700 car-free and carpool trips during RoundTrip Greater Madison’s Spring Roll Challenge in April, saving over $13,900 and avoiding 22 tons of CO₂ emissions.

Several impactful snowstorms during the 2025-2026 winter season led to an increase in the number of sidewalk shoveling complaints received and citations issued.

MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Police Department is pleased to present its 2025 Annual Report.The report highlights our commitment to community outreach while providing high-quality police services.In 2025, the Madison Police Department invested in…

Multiple downtown streets will be impacted on Friday, May 1 for an unpermitted event. Madison Police Department may close some travel lanes or streets to ensure the safety of those attending. The march segments of the event are expected to…

The Madison Fire Department is hiring the next class of Firefighter/EMT recruits, and community involvement is an important part of the process! Sign up to be a part of our Combined Oral Board interview panels.

Multiple downtown streets will be closed on Saturday, April 25th, for the Mifflin Street Block Party. This is an unpermitted event, and the Madison Police Department will be closing some streets to ensure the safety of those attending.Street…

Many downtown streets will be closed on Saturday morning, April 25th, for the University of Wisconsin's 44th Annual Crazylegs Classic run/walk. Street closures will begin at 9:45 am with race start times staggered to accommodate the walk…

MADISON, Wis. –  Multiple city agencies are working together ahead of this year's Mifflin Street Block Party.Around 10,000 people are expected to attend the annual celebration.Building InspectionBuilding inspectors started checking the area in…

Free food scraps recycling drop-off returns to the Madison Eastside Farmers' Market for the 2026 season!The first date food scraps will be accepted is Tuesday, April 28, 2026.Look for the free food scraps drop-off to drop off your coffee…

The City of Madison Streets Division has partnered again with Sustain Dane to offer the Recycle Better class.The first class begins on May 6, 2026.By taking the recycling workshop, you can help your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers learn…

MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Police Department is hosting a series of town hall meetings in every patrol district across the city.The goal is to directly connect community members with the officers and commanders who serve their neighborhood.Madison…

Today, the Madison Common Council smoothly transitioned to new leadership with a single nomination for both President and Vice President. Outgoing President Alder Regina Vidaver nominated Alder Sabrina Madison from District 17 for President, and…

This weekend join Madison Parks in celebrating Earth Day across the city.