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Hong and Roys prevail
Madison voted for a political outsider and an insider. Staff writer breaks down the August primary races. Read more
Overlooked, but not forgotten
Madison’s citywide historic preservation plan has been approved, and it contains for the first time a focus on underrepresented communities — of color, First Nations, women and LGBTQ. What happened in East Johnson Street’s Upshift? Read more
Jul 28, 2020
Come work with us!
Calling all future journalists! Isthmus is seeking applicants for a 10-week paid fellowship for students and recent grads. Students of color are especially encouraged to apply. Read more
Jul 22, 2020
Dylan Brogan
Staying alive
I had hoped in this series to tell the story of what happens next as our small businesses recover from the economic impact of COVID-19. But the coronavirus is far from being under control. Read more
Jul 14, 2020
Next steps for Overture
Overture is predicting a $7 million budget shortfall this year even with severe staffing cuts. Read more
Jul 1, 2020
John Frautschy
No fall season for Overture
Overture leaders frame the news as a “preservation plan” — with the hope to resume holiday programming in December, and a regular slate of plays, concerts, dance and visual arts offerings in 2021. Read more
Jun 25, 2020
Dylan Brogan
Statues toppled, senator punched
Staff writer Dylan Brogan witnessed State Sen. Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) being attacked by protesters because the legislator was taking a photo of the crowd. Demonstrators have also become increasingly intolerant of the media. Read more
Jun 24, 2020
5:45 PM
Linda Falkenstein
Pristine is overrated
The need for affordable housing versus the need to preserve wetlands come head to head in the Oscar Mayer Strategic Area Plan. Is a proposed greenspace of 14 acres enough? Read more
Jun 22, 2020
10:00 AM
Protests in portrait
These images suggest souls that have waited for change for far too long. Read more
Jun 17, 2020
7:00 PM
Judith Davidoff
No monkeying around
Only one entrance is open and visitors must stick to a one-way route. The play areas and outdoor buildings are closed, but food, drink and gifts will still be available for purchase. Read more
Jun 17, 2020
2:00 PM
Dylan Brogan
"Less lethal" but still controversial
Campus Ald. Max Prestigiacomo wants to “demilitarize” the Madison police. He plans to start with blocking a $50,000 budget reallocation request to equip every squad car with a projectile launcher or shotgun capable of firing bean bags rounds. Read more
Jun 16, 2020
12:33 PM
Dylan Brogan
"Fire Matt Kenny"
City leaders say they are listening to the demands of protesters, who, among other things, want the officer who killed Tony Robinson booted from the force. But Chief Vic Wahl says “there is no basis under state law” for any disciplinary action. Read more
Jun 10, 2020
11:58 AM
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Isthmus Picks (Aug. 6-13)
MMoCA's galleries reopen (and the museum's Rooftop Cinema series returns), plus virtual talks by authors John Galligan and Melissa Faliveno...that's only a few of this week’s Isthmus Picks. Read more
"Existential threat"
Wisconsin’s paltry public support for the arts meets the pandemic to create an “existential crisis,” according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum. Read more
Drive-through pizza farm
Pizza off the farm? Sprouting Acres recreates the pizza farm in the era of COVID-19. Read more
Around the world in eight restaurants
Many of the world’s flavors exist right here in Madison. It’s possible to take a global culinary tour within the city limits. Read more
Hong and Roys prevail
Madison voted for a political outsider and an insider. Staff writer breaks down the August primary races. Read more
