A developer is proposing a mixed-use development with around 250 apartments on the site of Essen Haus and surrounding properties on the corner of East Wilson and South Blair Streets.
In recent weeks, Madison area residents have also shared their thoughts and ideas around transportation in Madison in small group discussions. A project called the Local Voices Network is collecting these conversations in an effort to include more voices as public policy is shaped.
Just under 700 students are enrolled at Leopold, making it the largest elementary school in the district. It's widely recognized as one of the highest-needs schools.
The Cap Times endorses Donna Hurd Moreland in District 7, Matthew Mitnick in District 8, Kristin Johnson in District 10, Tag Evers in District 13, Allison Martinson in District 19 and Christian Albouras in District 20.
Nehemiah will host its first re-entry conference on Thursday and Friday, March 28 and 29.
Developer Curt Brink wants to bring an 11-story, 257,200 square-foot office building to 929 E. Washington Ave.
There is genuine concern in the community that demolishing the current Pick 'n Save on South Park Street before there is a plan in place for its replacement will compromise the well-being of all who depend on it.
The Capital Times invited the candidates in races for Wisconsin Supreme Court, Madison mayor, Madison School Board, and Madison City Council to write op/eds making their cases for why voters should choose them in the spring election on April 2. Today we run the op/ed by Satya Rhodes-Conway, who is challenging incumbent Mayor Paul Soglin to serve as Madison's mayor. Mayor Soglin's op/ed will be published March 26.
A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.
Dane County was expressly pre-empted by the state Legislature from implementing the permit conditions being contested in this case. Instead of following the law, a handful of local officials implemented the conditions anyway, and now want the Wisconsin Supreme Court to approve their decision to ignore the law.
Mike Cerro and Lindsay Lemmer are vying for the District 3 City Council seat. The primary election is Feb. 19.
Point Burger Bar at 2259 Deming Way in Middleton has a bright and high-ceilinged game room stocked with arcade cabinets and skill-type challenge options. There's a bar with 24 Point beers, 17 specialty burgers and, coming in summer, a return of the events that were popular at Quaker Steak &a…
The former Quaker Steak & Lube is now a bar with an arcade, boozy shakes and 17 specialty burgers, like duck with orange gastrique and bison with provolone.
Parents who refuse to allow their children to be vaccinated are gambling with the health of not only their own children, but the children of others.
"There’s still work to be done on making sure that all parts of the city have routes that people will ride and feel comfortable on with their kids," said Callaway, Madison's new bike-pedestrian coordinator.
They hold the key to wresting the nation from this wretched incumbent.
Socialists were Milwaukee mayors for most of the time from 1910 to 1960. During Socialist Dan Hoan’s 24-year tenure, Time magazine reported, “Milwaukee became one of the best-run cities in the U.S."
Parents who refuse to allow their children to be vaccinated are gambling with the health of not only their own children, but the children of others.
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The panel discussion series continues Tuesday, March 19 in the East High School auditorium.
Join us at our offices on Tuesday, May 7 for our first members-only event.
The local government podcast team will go deep on the mayoral election at the High Noon Saloon on Tuesday, April 9 — one week after the votes are in.
Join Cap Times political reporter Jessie Opoien for Wedge Issues, a podcast catching you up with the elected officials, strategists, analysts and power players of state government and politics in Wisconsin.
Established in 2017, The Corner Table is a Capital Times food podcast. Host Lindsay Christians talks with guests about cooking, wine, restaurants and more.
Join Cap Times political reporter Jessie Opoien for Wedge Issues, a podcast catching you up with the elected officials, strategists, analysts and power players of state government and politics in Wisconsin.
Join Cap Times political reporter Jessie Opoien for Wedge Issues, a podcast catching you up with the elected officials, strategists, analysts and power players of state government and politics in Wisconsin.
Abigail Becker joined The Capital Times in 2016, where she primarily covers city and county government. She previously worked for the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism and the Wisconsin State Journal.
Lindsay Christians has been writing about the fine arts, food and wine for The Capital Times since 2008. She has a masters in theater research from UW-Madison and hosts the food podcast The Corner Table. Find her at @LindsayC608.
Steven Elbow joined The Capital Times in 1999 and has covered law enforcement in addition to city, county and state government. He has also worked for the Portage Daily Register and has written for the Isthmus weekly newspaper in Madison.
Katelyn Ferral is The Cap Times' public affairs and investigative reporter. She joined the paper in 2015 and previously covered the energy industry for the Pittsburgh Tribune Review. She's also covered state politics and government in North Carolina.
Jason Joyce took over as news editor of The Capital Times in 2013.
Erik Lorenzsonn is the Cap Times' tech and culture reporter. He joined the team in 2016, after having served as an online editor for Wisconsin Public Radio and having written for publications like The Progressive Magazine and The Poughkeepsie Journal.
Jessie Opoien covers state government and politics for the Capital Times. She joined the Cap Times in 2013 and has also covered Madison life, race relations, culture and music.
Pat Schneider covers higher education for the Cap Times, the most recent in a variety of assignments that has included legal issues, city government, community-building, immigration and K-12 education. You can follow her @PatSchneiderCT.
Lisa Speckhard Pasque is the The Capital Times' metro reporter. She joined the paper in 2016 and primarily covers neighborhoods, transportation and development. Follow her on Twitter @lisapasque.
Negassi Tesfamichael is the local education reporter at The Cap Times. He joined the paper in 2018. He previously worked as an intern at WISC-TV/Channel3000.com and at POLITICO. Find him at @_NegassiT.
Rob Thomas is the features editor and social media editor for the Capital Times, as well as its film critic. He joined the Cap Times in 1999 and has written about movies, music, food and books.