Book lovers rejoice! Starting today, the Madison Public Library branches are now open for expanded in-person services for the first time in over a year. Since this morning, patrons have been flocking to their local branches to use library resources and check out piles of books. “It’s like a party,” says Rebecca Millerjohn, youth services […]
Madison’s Live Comedy Comeback
The Comedy on State is what it says – a stand-up comedy club on State Street, and a cornerstone of the Madison comedy scene. It reopened its doors two weeks ago, at least for its weekly open mic night on Wednesdays. Recent changes to the county’s COVID-19 protocols have allowed the club, which is considered […]
Teachers Respond to Reopening of Madison Public Schools
Over 500 combined Madison Metropolitan School District staff and Madison community members signed an open letter urging the district School Board and superintendent Dr. Carlton Jenkins to reconsider their plan for returning to in-person classes starting next week. The letter, sent this past Monday, cites staff and community members’ worries that “the lack of inoculations […]
Dane County Loosens COVID Restrictions
Image from cromaconeptovisual on Pixabay. Local health officials announced new COVID-19 guidelines and issued a new emergency order today. “Among other things, indoor gatherings in which food and drink are provided, are increasing to a max of 150 people,” said Janel Heinrich, the director of Public Health Madison and Dane County, when she announced the […]
The Latest on Madison K–12 Schools Reopening
President Biden has vowed to reopen most K–12 schools within the first 100 days of his presidency. Is the U.S. on track to meet this goal? Here in Wisconsin, Madison Metropolitan School District recently announced their phased reopening plan, slated to start next week. But teachers in Wisconsin haven’t received vaccines yet, resulting in mixed […]
Back to School: Madison School District to Reintroduce In-Person Learn...
Starting in March, the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) will be allowing some students back in schools. On February 10th, the district announced its plan to let some of its youngest students begin attending school in person, while letting families choose whether to keep their children at home to continue virtual learning. Kindergarten age students […]
