Interview with Sabrina “Heymiss Progress” Madison Conversation Mixtape’s popularity continues to grow   by A. David Dahmer (photos by Hedi Rudd)   People just can’t seem to get off their laptops, tablets, i-Pads, and smartphones these days. Texting, Facebooking, Tweeting, Instagramming — the art of true conversation has been lost, people say. “Social media has […]

By A. David Dahmer Interview with New Madison Police Chief Mike Koval “We go beyond traditional law enforcement here”     by A. David Dahmer Mike Koval says he expected a short “breaking-in period" at his new job leading the Madison Police Department after taking over for long-time Police Chief Noble Wray. But that's not […]

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By United Way  MADISON —After 33 years (25 of those as President & CEO) of serving the families and individuals of Dane County, Leslie Ann Howard will retire as President & CEO of United Way of Dane County on December 31, 2015.“The United Way Board has been planning this leadership transition since Leslie shared her […]

MADISON ­— Madison District 8 Alder Scott Resnick announced today that he will be running as a candidate for Madison Mayor in the upcoming 2015 Spring Election. Joined by friends and supporters and introduced by Madison Alder Larry Palm and Dane County Supervisor Mary Kolar, he made his announcement on the steps of the Madison […]

10th annual special event honors local heroes helping victims of child abuse, child sexual abuse, neglect, domestic violence MADISON – The Rainbow Project will celebrate 34 years of service and 10 years of salsa at their annual Rhumba for Rainbow 10th anniversary gala in the Varsity Hall Grand Ball Room at the UW Union South […]

By A. David Dahmer The Boys & Girls Club of Dane County (BGCDC) will hold its 12th annual Bike for Boys & Girls Club event this Saturday, July 19.  The ride will feature three distances for participants: 8 miles, 25 miles, and 50 miles.  All three distances will leave from the Edgewood High School parking […]

MADISON — The Wisconsin Council on Children and Families and the Race to Equity Project are pleased to announce the availability of two “Race to Equity” scholarships. One $1000 scholarship and one $500 scholarship will be awarded to two students graduating from a Dane County high school in the spring of 2015 who plan to […]

Service agencies join together to match employers looking to diversify their workforce and job seekers in a festive, fun  environment MADISON — On Saturday, July 19, Centro Hispano is bringing together employers and service agencies to co-sponsor a first of its kind Job/Career Fair focusing on employment and career opportunities for the emerging Latino population […]

MILWAUKEE — The Gilbert Brown Foundation and the AT&T Wisconsin Pioneers have teamed up once again. The free football camp for Milwaukee youth at North Division High School was held Tuesday, July 8 and Thursday, July 10. This was the ninth year that Gilbert Brown is offered the All-Pro Football Camp in Wisconsin.“Through the All-Pro […]