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RCC hires forensic nurses to expands sexual assault resources

By Alexa Cattouse | Mar. 19

The non profit organization now offers free, confidential forensic care for sexual assault survivors

Earlier absentee ballots headed to Dane County voter after ballot-counting controversy

By Olivia Osika | Mar. 19

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Local Starbucks union leaders reflect on ‘Red Cup Rebellion’ strike

By Wilder Gervais | Mar. 17

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New Regent Street redesign proposal prioritizes pedestrians

By Jackson Baker and Jane Dardik | Mar. 16

The new Regent Street pedestrian-focused proposal increases sidewalk space and emphasizes traffic flow.

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Whose pole is it? City questions Flock camera installed near Memorial Union

By Alaina Walsh | Mar. 12

A Flock Safety camera mounted on Langdon Street near Memorial Union became the subject of confusion after the City of Madison accused the University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department of installing the device on city infrastructure without permission.

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Q&A: Dane County Sheriff reflects on first term ahead of reelection bid

By Jane Dardik | Mar. 12

Sheriff Kalvin Barrett reviewed his accomplishments and challenges from his first four years in office in an interview with The Daily Cardinal.

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Homeless support programs in Madison rely on community in the cold

By Addison Dama | Mar. 12

Support services in Madison helping the homeless often seek help from community members in the wintertime.

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Madison officials float more financing tools to expand affordable housing supply

By Avery Chheda | Mar. 12

The City of Madison Economic Development Division discussed using tax incremental financing to support affordable housing development during a Housing Policy Committee meeting last week.

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Madison grants $6 million for affordable homeownership

By Ruby Snow | Mar. 11

The Madison Common Council approved funding for affordable homeownership programs and new-owner occupied homes on Feb. 24.

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Current District 8 alder, UW College Democrats endorse candidate Ellen Zhang

By Alaina Walsh and Elizabeth Cumblidge | Mar. 9

Ellen Zhang will face Bobby Gronert, who is endorsed by the university’s Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter, in the upcoming April 7 Madison Common Council election.

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Nitty Gritty bar raid fallout sparks debate over Madison police tactics over one year later

By Sophia Capolupo | Mar. 5

Newly surfaced accounts from the Jan. 30 bar raid refueling a heated debate over the ethics of Madison’s nightlife enforcement.

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‘We belong together’: A look inside the exclusive Harry Styles listening party

By Olivia Zimmerman | Mar. 2

One hundred guests attended a disco-themed, phone-free private listening party in Madison ahead of Harry Styles’ new album “Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally”.

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$20,000 Carnegie Corporation gift highlights Madison Public Library work

By Lauren Eno | Feb. 25

The Carnegie Corporation of New York donates $20,000 to Madison Public Library to carry on philanthropic support of American civic institutions.

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4 takeaways from the 2025 Madison housing report

By Mary Al-Bazi | Feb. 24

The City of Madison’s 2025 Housing Snapshot Report suggests the city faces a long-term challenge balancing housing growth and affordability.

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Madison Public Market receives national sustainability certification ahead of opening

By Audrey Rubenstein | Feb. 21

The long awaited Madison Public Market is finally taking shape — and doing so sustainably, having earned a LEED Gold certification.

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Madison residents share memories, express support for detained Señor Machetes owner

By Ted Hyngstrom | Feb. 19

Madison community members organized a fundraiser aimed to support the family of Señor Machetes owner Noel Quintana after the restaurateur was detained at O’Hare International Airport on Jan. 23.