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Construction is underway at four Madison Metropolitan School District schools as part of a $507 million facilities referendum approved by voters two years ago. Samuel Gompers Elementary, Black Hawk Middle, Sherman Middle and Malcolm Shabazz City High School are among 10 schools receiving renovations or new construction. Madison365's Omar Waheed reports.

MMSD rebuilds four North Side schools with an eye toward the future The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) gave a tour Sept. 18 of two North Side schools currently being rebuilt as part of its Phase 1 Facilities projects. Ten schools across seven sites are…

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365's Out and About for September 24-26 True North Food + Music Festival: Saturday, Warner Park. Gates open at 1 pm. This year's lineup centers on indie-folk, Americana, roots-country and rock from Wisconsin and beyond, with Nashville's…

The original 'A Different World' premiered in 1987 and became influential for centering Black college students, culture and aspirations. Nearly four decades later, Netflix is reviving the series with a new generation of characters alongside returning cast members.

What if ‘A Different World’ were set in the Trump era? We’re about to find out By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — When “A Different World” premiered on September 24 back in 1987, the president was a lame- duck conservative Republican who was dealing with Middle East issues.…

Latinos Organizing for Understanding and Development (LOUD) is marking its fifth anniversary with a statewide expansion aimed at strengthening partnerships, supporting Latino artists and bringing cultural programming to communities across Wisconsin.

LOUD celebrates 5th anniversary with expansion of Latino arts and cultural programming across Wisconsin Latinos Organizing for Understanding and Development (LOUD) is marking its fifth anniversary with a statewide expansion aimed at strengthening partnerships, supporting Latino artists and bringing…

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban of three news outlets from the White House grounds, ordering early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored.

The ruling hands the outlets at least a temporary reprieve in what has been an extraordinary showdown between Trump and media outlets whose coverage he dislikes.

Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico By JOCELYN NOVECK and HALLIE GOLDEN, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban of three news outlets from the White House grounds, ordering…

The Madison chapter of eWomenNetwork, a business networking organization for women entrepreneurs, is launching today at the Madison Club under Managing Director Masha Pavlova. She tells Madison365’s A. David Dahmer that the organization emphasizes diversity and inclusion and aims to bring together women from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

eWomenNetwork launches Madison chapter today to connect and empower women entrepreneurs A new business networking organization for women entrepreneurs is preparing to officially launch in Madison today, with organizers already reporting early business growth among its founding members.…

"Joy is not canceled."

In the latest Beyond the Title Q&A, Yolanda Shelton-Morris (Most Influential Black Leaders, 2024), a social worker, social work professor and doctoral student, talks about servant leadership, the generations of Black women who shaped her, and the question she thinks every leader should ask: "Who will be able to carry this forward when I'm no longer in the room?"

She also explains why she and her husband rush home from work to sit on their porch, and how a family Christmas travel tradition grew out of a season of loss.

Beyond the Title is a series of Q&As with Madison365 Most Influential alumni ahead of the 365 Leadership Summit, themed "Built to Last." https://buff.ly/M3rU1rT

Beyond the Title: Yolanda Shelton-Morris Beyond the Title is a series of Q&As with alumni of Madison365’s Most Influential lists in preparation for the 365 Leadership Summit, which is themed “Built to Last.” Yolanda Shelton-Morris (Most…

"I look forward to bringing my experience in finance, innovation and economic development to help connect these strengths, expand opportunity, and strengthen Wisconsin’s economy and communities," Towns said.

Evers taps Aaron Towns for Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation board Gov. Tony Evers has announced the appointment of Aaron Towns to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Board of Directors. Towns’ appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation…

The Trump administration has informed Congress it intends to accept 17,500 refugees, primarily White South Africans, in fiscal year 2027, according to a report submitted Tuesday and obtained by CNN.

President Donald Trump has previously said that nearly all refugees admitted to the United States would be White South Africans, radically reshaping a decades-long program that had largely serviced people fleeing war, persecution or other dangers.

Trump administration says most refugees accepted in 2027 will be White South Africans By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration has informed Congress it intends to accept 17,500 refugees, primarily White South Africans, in fiscal year 2027, according to a report…