By Jo-ell Carson  MADISON — Greater Madison’s most promising early-stage companies will have the chance to promote their work, connect with investors and potentially join an exclusive delegation of Madison-area startups in meetings with global venture investment firms, all as part of a new business pitch contest called Pressure Chamber. The live competition will be […]

MADISON —Today Not Tomorrow-Club TNT, in collaboration with the Madison Police Department, will launch The Peacemakers at a press conference to be held on Thursday, February 13, 2 p.m. at the Neighborhood House,.The Madison Police Department (MPD) has a value system that is based on a strong emphasis of community policing, evident through the MPD […]

By Anita J. Martin For Artemio Huerta, who was born in Mexico, what attracted him to Wisconsin were the natural places, the woods, the rivers, and the like. He also appreciates the welcoming nature of people in the state and their openness to other cultures, especially folks in the Madison area.Huerta’s artwork, three pieces of […]

By A. David Dahmer According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2013 Facts and Figures report, African Americans are about twice as likely to have Alzheimer's disease or another dementia than whites but less likely to have a diagnosis. Many people dismiss the warning signs of Alzheimer's, believing that they are merely a part of typical aging. […]

By A. David Dahmer The Deltas will be trying something new and exciting Feb. 15 as they host their 19th annual Heart and Soul Scholarship Fundraiser at the Concourse Hotel in downtown Madison. The theme for this year's event is “It's a Masquerade Affair.” “A Masquerade Ball was something we all came up with when […]

By Dane County Human Services  MADISON — The State of Wisconsin will expand its BadgerCare Plus healthcare program to cover about 80,000 more adults without dependent children and with incomes below 100% of the Federal poverty level as a result of the Affordable Care Act. This change will make it possible for more adults who […]

By A. David Dahmer In a city dealing with challenges around diversity, inclusion, minority retention, and changing demographics, Gladis Benavides has rare expertise and experience in providing services in a multicultural environment and an ever-increasingly multicultural world. A native of Peru who has lived on three continents, Benavides has well over 30 years experience working […]

The Foundation for Black Women's Wellness will host its 3rd Annual Wear Red Day Photo Shoot on Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Urban League of Greater Madison. Established in June 2012, The Foundation for Black Women's Wellness is a Wisconsin based non-profit organization committed to empowering Black women and girls to build and sustain healthy, […]