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The Madison Police Department is recruiting individuals now through June 2 to serve on Community Policing Advisory Boards (CPABs) in each of Madison’s six police districts (cityofmadison.com/police/districts).  Advisors will seek and share residents…

The City invites the community to support its pollinators and green spaces by mowing less and joining in its Low Mow May 2023 efforts.   As of May 1, 2023, the City will not enforce the tall grass ordinance for the remainder of the month. Low Mow…

Dane County and the City of Madison want to remind residents that the Dane COronavirus REntal program (CORE 2.0), funded by the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program through the U.S. Department of Treasury, will permanently stop accepting…

A stolen handgun was recovered during an arrest made at this year’s Mifflin Street Block Party. Officers spent hours Saturday walking and biking in the area. Students arrived to Mifflin Street around 11 a.m. By midday, the crowd surged to well over…

Local first responders and other city officials are urging caution for anyone choosing to attend Saturday’s Mifflin Street Block Party. Thousands of students from across Wisconsin are expected to gather along the 400 and 500 blocks of Mifflin Street…

(MADISON, Wis.)—As reconstruction continues on the Atwood Avenue project, Walter Street will be closed from Atwood Avenue to Johns Street until mid-June, beginning Monday, May 1. “We are progressing well in the Atwood Avenue project,” City of…

(MADISON, Wis.)—As the next stage of the Blair Street South project continues, the outbound lanes of E. Washington Avenue, traveling away from the Capitol building, will reopen to two lanes. Meanwhile, the middle inbound lane of E. Washington Avenue…

The City of Madison Streets Division’s Urban Forestry section plants thousands of trees each year in the right of way space along the road edge. This spring alone, arborists have planted over 1,500 trees within Madison. This year the arborists were…

The City of Madison invites the community to get involved in the public engagement process for the City’s first, purpose-built shelter. The City of Madison is collaborating with Dane County to plan for and design a purpose-built shelter facility…

Beginning Friday, April 28 at 7:00 a.m. JH Findorff will be reducing the 300 block of West Johnson Street to two lanes at all times (N Broom Street to State Street) .  This lane reduction will be in place long term--for the duration of the…

The City of Madison Planning Division is excited to announce an Open House for upcoming plans, projects, and initiatives in the West Area. The event is a great opportunity to hear directly from City staff about proposed improvements aimed at serving…

Starting Monday, May 1 at 7:00 a.m. and continuing until Tuesday, May 2 at 5:00 p.m., North Bassett Street will be closed to thru traffic between University Avenue and West Johnson Street.  Stevens Construction and their subcontractors will be…

The Madison Parks Foundation is excited to announce the unveiling of a new tribute & memorial sculpture in Quann Park off-leash dog park! Madison Parks Foundation continues its efforts in making positive impacts in our community and in our parks…

People who use wheelchairs face barriers to daily living activities, social outings, and fully participating in what the City has to offer, because of inadequate accessible transportation options. New grant funding will help close the gaps. Due to…

From April 23-29, Madison Public Library is celebrating National Library Week online and at all library locations. The theme for National Library Week 2023, “There's More to the Story,” highlights all the different ways people can connect with their…

The City of Madison Planning Division is excited to announce an Open House for upcoming plans, projects, and initiatives in the West Area. The event is a great opportunity to hear directly from City staff about proposed improvements aimed at serving…

(MADISON, WI) The Common Council Office is proud to introduce the 2023-2025 cohort of alders representing the 20 districts that make up the City of Madison. Swearing-In Day, which took place on April 18, 2023, was also the first official Common…

The City Assessor is responsible for the assessment process including: (1) Discovering all real and personal property that is subject to tax unless exempted by law; (2) Listing all property characteristics used to determine value; and (3) Valuing…

This weekend, April 22 and 23 celebrate Earth Day with Madison Parks, the Friends of Urban Nature and volunteers across the city.