NEWS
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David Michael Miller
Where goes the neighborhood?
In the early 1960s, Madison destroyed much of the Greenbush neighborhood, dislocating 1,150 people. Now the city is eyeing redevelopment of the so-called Triangle. Will it get it right this time? Read more
Carolyn Fath Ashby
“Visible and invisible”
The recently formed Disability Rights Caucus of the Democratic Party wants people with disabilities to be heard in the democratic process. Read more
Aug 15, 2019
AMY STOCKLEIN
CampBUILD teaches girls skills building
CampBUILD shows girls they can build things as well as boys can. Read more
Aug 15, 2019
Madweek for Aug. 15, 2019
No charges for Lyft driver accused of sexual assault, a patrol officer observes someone tossing a loaded handgun onto the street, and Princeton Review bestows UW-Madison with an obvious ranking … it’s been weird Madweek. Read more
Aug 15, 2019
Sharon Vanorny
Technicality trouble
Freelance journalist Steven Potter attempted to confirm Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes graduation status in early July. Barnes came clean to Isthmus a few weeks later. Read more
Aug 13, 2019
Sarah Maughan
Bigger than one person
Mike Hernandez insisted he’d found his dream job and would retire as principal at East High. But he’s now taking an administrative job in the district’s central office, for a chance to help influence school policy citywide. Read more
Aug 8, 2019
Sharon Vanorny
Barnestorming
Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is Wisconsin’s second highest state office holder. Just two years ago, his political future was uncertain. Isthmus finds out how Barnes got here and why he wants to clear the air about some bumps along the way. Read more
Aug 8, 2019
AMY STOCKLEIN
Dancing in the dark
At the Crucible’s “Hush” dance night, the sounds, lights and other stimuli are kept at a low level, so people who are sensitive to bright lights and thumping bass can join the party. Read more
Aug 8, 2019
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Rettler Corporation
Hail Mary passes
Edgewood wants to cancel its master plan in order to hold home games on its athletic field. Ald. Tag Evers responds with proposed zoning change that would require city approval to build stadiums and install lighting and amplified sound. Read more
Aug 8, 2019
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Madweek for Aug. 8, 2019
Madison Common Council is using two thumbs, balloons are tracking you, and Madweek says let the MacIver Institute in, it’s been kind of a serious Madweek. Read more
Aug 8, 2019
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Rettler Corporation
Edgewood takes another route to host stadium games
In an effort to host athletic games, Edgewood is asking Madison to terminate its master plan. The school argues that the restrictions are a violation of their religious freedoms. Read more
Aug 2, 2019
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Madweek for August 1, 2019
City task force says more trees please, Madison teachers pushing for maximum cost of living pay increase, and this year’s pride parade will be a festival instead...the last week of July has been a Madweek. Read more
Aug 1, 2019
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Dylan Brogan
The House of Sin
Deep within the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, there is a house. The House of Sin. Read more
Aug 1, 2019
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Boomers: stay healthy and productive
American society is growing older, less healthy and less financially secure. So, what’s a boomer to do? Read more
Fun with ships and courtrooms
Madison Savoyards deliver a wonderful double bill, with “Pineapple Poll” and “Trial by Jury.” The students from Central Midwest Ballet Academy provided the delightful dancing. Read more
Inking outside the lines
Two new tattoo shops in Madison join the growing scene in Dane County. Read more
Where goes the neighborhood?
In the early 1960s, Madison destroyed much of the Greenbush neighborhood, dislocating 1,150 people. Now the city is eyeing redevelopment of the so-called Triangle. Will it get it right this time? Read more
Making shit up
As two recent decisions demonstrate, the conservatives on the state’s highest court are not applying the law as it is written, but as they wish it to be. Read more
