Porchlight is a non-profit with the goal to reduce homelessness in Dane County. They work with community leaders to provide shelter, affordable housing, and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness. They are the main provider for men in need of shelter in Dane County. For many years, Porchlight provided overnight shelter through basement facilities in […]
Homeless Community Braces for Winter as New Shelter Announced
Editor’s Note: This story was broadcast before the sale for the new emergency homeless shelter fell through. According to the Mayor’s office, the sale was broken off by the property’s owner. In a press release sent on October 21st, Mayor Rhodes-Conway said the project will continue and city officials will seek a new location for […]
A story we can’t get ogre
Back in September, I let myself get talked into covering something that was never supposed to happen and that I didn’t really want to do. I’m talking about Shrekfest, which began life as an online gag, but, long story short, turned into a real event, celebrating all things Shrek. I went to the fifth annual […]
Dairyland Walkers Maple Bluff Walk
The public is invited to join the Dairyland Walkers on a 6K/10K walking event starting from Warner Park on Saturday, October 13. Walkers may register inside the recreation center and start walking anytime between 9am and noon; please finish by 3pm. The 10K will go into southern Maple Bluff, going through several parks and by […]
Northside Still Hopes For City Pool
Dorothy Borchardt is a former city Alder for the north side. She’s been championing a pool in north Madison for years and hopes the city will build one at Warner Park Community Recreation Center. Dorothy wants a beach-style pool to make it easier for seniors to use. Zero entry means you can can walk into […]
Yahara Lakes 101: Back to the Beach
About the talk As part of “Back to the Beach,” Clean Lakes Alliance has partnered with the City of Madison Parks Division to foster increased attention and care for our community’s vibrant public beaches. We invite you to learn more about this partnership and exciting projects underway from James Tye, our Executive Director, and Eric […]
