News & Updates
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Tuesday, Sep. 7, 2021
Brush Collection Ending for 2021
The Streets Division’s final brush collection opportunities for 2021 are happening now. Some neighborhoods have already received their final curbside collection opportunity for the year.
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Thursday, Sep. 2, 2021
Street Closures--Ironman Triathlon
Several streets in and around downtown will be closed for the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, September 12. The race consists of swimming in Lake Monona, bicycling in Dane County, and running in the downtown/campus area. T
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Wednesday, Sep. 1, 2021
Metro Transit Operates Holiday Schedules on Labor Day
Metro operates holiday schedules on Monday, September 6 for Labor Day. Holiday schedules are available on the following routes:
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Wednesday, Sep. 1, 2021
The City of Madison Welcomes Afghan Refugees to Wisconsin
As refugees from Afghanistan arrive in Wisconsin, the Mayor and Common Council Leadership would like to extend a warm welcome and reaffirm Madison's commitment to treating refugees with dignity, care and respect.
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Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021
Metro Transit Collecting Feedback on next Phase of the Network Redesign Project
Metro Transit has moved into Phase Two of their Network Redesign Project and is again asking for your feedback.
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Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021
Mayor Rhodes-Conway Releases 2022 Executive Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
Today, Mayor Rhodes-Conway releases the 2022 Executive Capital Budget and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) detailing her funding proposal for buildings, infrastructure, and other capital investments for Madison.
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Monday, Aug. 30, 2021
Leading Up to Labor Day, Madison Common Council Alders Heck and Lemmer to Announce Resolution Supporting a Union Voice for UW Health Nurses and Calling for a Fair Union Election to Ensure Quality Patient Care
WHAT: Press conference with Madison Common Council Alders and nurses to announce resolution supporting a union voice at UW Health.
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Monday, Aug. 30, 2021
No Streets Division Collections on Labor Day, September 6, 2021
The Streets Division will not perform refuse, recycling, brush, or large item collections on Monday, September 6, 2021 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The drop-off sites will also be closed.
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Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021
Vision Zero Continues Speed Reductions, Park Street is Next Up
Included as part of the Vision Zero initiative roadway improvements, upcoming speed limit reductions are scheduled for several Madison streets identified as having a high level of injury causing crashes.
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Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021
Street Closure--West Washington Avenue & South Bedford Street
Starting at 6:00 a.m.
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Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021
Alternative Emergency Response Initiative Launches Sept. 1
A new initiative designed to provide alternative emergency response for individuals who are in crisis is set to launch next week.
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Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021
Olbrich Gardens Expansion Earns Leadership Award for Green Features
The City of Madison Engineering Division and Olbrich Botanical Gardens are proud to announce an award the City earned for work on Olbrich’s recent expansion.
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Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021
Madison Public Library’s “Live Well @ Your Library” Event Joins Forces with the Black & Latino Unity Picnic and the Latino Chamber of Commerce
MADISON, WI -- For the third event in the Live Well @ Your Library series, Madison Public Library is collaborating with two fantastic events in south Madison's Penn Park (2101 Fisher St) on August 29.
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Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021
More-Detailed Flood Risk Map Now Available
The City of Madison Engineering Division is sharing a new, interactive map and tool for the community to learn more about flooding impacts, stormwater infrastructure and potential flooding in the City of Madison.
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Monday, Aug. 23, 2021
COVID-19 Testing in Dane County: More Options than Ever
Testing for COVID-19 remains an important tool to prevent disease spread in the community.