By A. David Dahmer The dropping temperatures this past month provided a minor inconvenience for most of us. It was much more devastating to those people who don't have a home or a permanent place to stay.It's safe to say that many Madisonians don't think too much about the plight of the homeless here in […]

 MADISON — Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and Dane County Executive Joe Parisi are seeking nominations for the annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award.  The City and the County each have long histories of honoring deserving individuals who demonstrate leadership and commitment to promoting peace between diverse populations. “A genuine leader is not a […]

 MADISON — You’ve arrived home for the holidays, and something just seems amiss.  You can’t quite put your finger on it, but something is just not the same as it has been in the past.Dad/Grandpa doesn’t talk as much as he usually does, and he seems a bit anxious about having people in the house.  […]

 MADISON — On Dec. 13, the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) is teaming up with La Movida radio 1480AM to host its second annual radio fund-raising event for the Center.The CMC strives to provide basic necessities as well as educational and spiritual opportunities to empower individuals to grow as a member of the community. We rely […]

 MADISON — In the past two years, the 100 Black Men of Madison (the '100'), in cooperation with area businesses, the United States Marine Corps Reserve, and civic-minded individuals, have collected more than five thousand (5,000) toys for area disadvantaged youth during our annual Christmas Community Celebration in Support of Toys for Tots.This year's event […]

By UW Health MADISON — UW Health Pharmacy Services has entered into an agreement with Access Community Health Centers to provide pharmacy services at Access clinics beginning next year.   According to Steve Rough, director of pharmacy at UW Hospital and Clinics, UW Health will provide on-site comprehensive pharmacy services at the William T. Evjue and […]

 Advocates say important work remains   MADISON — This Friday, November 29, marks the two-year anniversary of the passage of a city resolution declaring housing a human right in Madison. In the intervening years, while some progress has been made to reduce homelessness in the city, advocates say much work remains to be done. On that […]

By Anita J. Martin NOVEMBER I S NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Janet (Jan) Saiz has a yearning for learning, and puts her passion for helping others reach their potential on her will-do list. As a Native American woman and member of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, she is committed to sharing the knowledge she has […]

By Wisconsin Dental Association WEST ALLIS, WIS. —  Dr. Julio Rodriguez, a general dentist who lives and practices in Brodhead, Wis., was sworn in as the first Latino president of the 3,200-member Wisconsin Dental Association at the organization’s 143rd House of Delegates on Nov. 16 at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton, Wis.In his acceptance […]

 MADISON — Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and Dane County Executive Joe Parisi seek nominations for the annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award.  The City and the County each have long histories of honoring deserving individuals who demonstrate leadership and commitment to promoting peace between diverse populations. “A genuine leader is not a searcher […]