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The Lighthouse School block party is TODAY!

Also today is the Third Annual Polos and Sundresses Party to raise funds for Pivotal Transition’s Back to School Kickback.

Three more shootings shook the community — one in Fitchburg, one on the West Side and one on the North Side.

Dana Pellebon has a new musical coming soon, this one with a 70s punk aesthetic.

 

 

Dane Dances kicked off its 18th season last night.

 

 

 

You hungry? Black Restaurant Week starts August 13!

 

 

 

The Ho-Chunk art of basketmaking is coming to the Native Presence Art Gallery.

 

 

Omega School held its summer graduation last week.

The Beloit Historical Society will “Bury the N-word” with help from a Forward Community Investments Game Changer Grant.

 

Madison Memorial grad and former Marquette Golden Eagle Vander Blue signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.

 

 

Madison365’s Dave Dahmer caught up with local Honduran-born musician Rey Cruz.

 

 

Mentoring Positives is expanding its business offerings with Off the Block Pizza.

 

 

Former Badger linebacker Jeff Mack has joined Park Bank as VP of private banking.

 

 

Olympic hero Jackie Joyner-Kersee gave an inspiring message to the Big Brothers Big Sisters annual fundraiser.

 

 

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