NEWS
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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
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
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
Dylan Brogan
“Wake up” Madison
Large protests in Madison, organized by black youth, have stopped the violent behavior seen this weekend downtown. All-night occupations of the State Street side of the Capitol Square appear to be ongoing. Dylan Brogan reports. Read more
Jun 4, 2020
6:02 PM
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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
Institutional racism makes everything worse
Ald. Rebecca Kemble defends her vote to delay a State Street recovery proposal. Read more
The city council makes everything worse
If you thought that your city government trying to do something to help struggling, mostly locally owned, small business owners on Madison’s most iconic street was a no-brainer, well, you’re not one of 14 members on the city council. Read more
Claim a spot
The patio at Garver is open for food and drink service; Calliope is back; and new Streatery patios continue to open. Plus, the Madison Public Market is asking for the community’s support. Read more
"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
