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YWCA Madison was honored this week by the national organization for its work for racial justice.
Patrice Hutchins is the new assistant principal at Madison East High School.
The UW Athletic Department named Anita Nelson its new director of inclusion and engagement.
The Jumpstart Marketplace will showcase Black-owned businesses in Janesville.
Appleton Pentecostal Assembly will host a pop-up vaccine clinic Saturday.
A bill to ease restrictions on natural hair braiding passed the Senate and awaits Gov. Evers’ signature.
The Mad Lit concert series will provide free entertainment, as well as support for local artists and businesses, from July into October.
Madison-based Metcalfe’s Market got national attention this week for its color-coded bracelets to communicate social distancing comfort levels.
LaVar Charleston is the new chief diversity officer at the University of Wisconsin.
Madison Community Foundation is distributing $5 million in federal funding to Dane County nonprofits — applications are open now.
The Boys and Girls Club of Dane County got a major grant and launched a major capital campaign to create a skilled trades program in a new location in Fitchburg.
Forward Madison earned a draw on the road against defending USL League One champion Greenville on Wednesday.
The Bucks dropped game 1 Wednesday but convincingly evened the Eastern Conference Final series Friday night.
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