Homelessness

Want to learn more about homelessness here in our community - the facts, straight from people who work the homeless and the homeless themselves....

Follow up to Homeless Conference, more media, audio of the event and pictures, what's next, and Blaska's coming to the meeting! A special...

Apropos of nothing, here are a couple of ideas that could make life better for the less well-off in Madison. It is by no means exhaustive, nor is it meant to be a list that solves all problems. Not everyone is going to like all of them, so it’s worth reminding folks that Brenda is not the only person who blogs here, so don’t go blaming her for these.

That's right, we don't care if you grew up here in Madison, or if your family lives here. We don't care if your...

When I went to lunch yesterday there was a huge chalk message outside of the City County Building. When I came back, it...

Ex-alder gives advice to colleagues, Olinger leaving the city, kudos to public health, Kailin service, Brews for WYOU, Homeless Memorial Day, composting, and more,...

In a year when we have heard all about adding 30 police officers to our City budget and the police department budget went from...

Eh, I slept in, went to Bizzardoke at the High Noon last night. Now I can't decide if its worth it to get...

The Mayor released his plan for Brittingham Park last week. The Parks Commission "accepted" the plan, but was not allowed to modify it,...

Photo by Heather Nicole Benson Firestarters! There were updates on the Madison Community Cooperative (MCC) membership vote, re memberships of those 36 who used to live in the...

Ok, I'm not sure I fully understand the full impact of the new rules about child support and W-2 payments but I do understand...

“Unfortunately, (the park) is taken over by folks who sit there all day and hang out."Sometimes, smart people, say dumb things. People who...