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📝 Iconic eats leaving the square
June 13, 2024 · — Ava Wojnowski
Good morning, Madison! Welcome to what looks like a toasty Thursday ☀️ I hope everyone has the opportunity to get some time outside today, but don’t forget your sunscreen.
Don’t forget to vote for Madison Minutes for Best Local News Website and City Cast Madison for Best Local Podcast. Voting is open until June 30, so you know what to do Madison — vote, vote, vote!
— Ava
What's CITY Talking About?
🏆 Madison Named 2nd Safest City For Pedestrians
- According to the Dangerous by Design Report 2024 report from the Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition, Madison is the 2nd safest city for pedestrians out of 101 across the United States.
- This report looks at pedestrian fatality statistics, which analyzes the deaths that occur between pedestrians and vehicles. [City of Madison]
🚜 Dredging Project Causes Concerns
- Mount Horeb’s village president is at the center of a dredging project that is dumping sediment onto public land.
- The project was started to improve a local pond, but many are concerned about the possibility of runoff into the Pike River. [WPR]
🚲 Potential New North Side Bike Path
- The Traffic Engineering Division wants to apply for $920,000 from a Federal Highway Administration program to help plan this potential extension of the bike path.
- Madison is known for its bikeability, however, those who live on the north side still do a majority of their biking on roads with traffic. [Isthmus]
🚔 Newly Released Police Records
- The Madison Police Department released a summary report on April 4 disclosing the police disciplinary cases for the beginning of 2024, which included instances of officers drunk driving, taser violations, domestic violence and assault.
- On May 29, the MPD released more records on the four officers who were reported for misconduct. [Isthmus]
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What To Do
Thursday, June 13
- Big Beers & Cute Dogs at Giant Jones Brewing
- Cheese Board Workshop with Madison Cheese Boards at Young Blood Northstreet
- Concerts on the Rooftop - La Combi (Latin Band) at Monona Terrace
- Drawing in the Galleries at Chazen Museum of Art
- Garver Summer Music Series ft. The Acoustic Charlies at Garver Feed Mill
- Gilda's Backyard BBQ at Gilda's Club Madison
- GLOBAL BEAT (AFRICAN DISCO) with NICK NICE at Lola's
- Kevin Bozeman at Comedy on State
- Kris Lager at The Bur Oak
- Live at Leo's: Aden Steir Trio at Leopold's Books Bar Caffe
- Madison Night Market at State Street and Capitol Square
- MCM Roadshow: Parks Alive & Mobile Madison at Penn Park
- Music Bingo at Starkweather Brewing Company
- Paul Lawrence at The Harmony Bar and Grill
- Second Wind Band Spring Concert at Sequoia Library
- Sensation: Wicked Games at Crucible
- Tate's Blues Jam at Red Rooster Madison
Today on City Cast
Why One of Madison’s Most Iconic Eats is Leaving the Square
Walking around Capitol Square on Saturday morning, one is assured to smell the sweet scents from Chris and Lori’s Bakehouse. This iconic destination has been around for three decades, but why is this their last summer? Tune in with City Cast Madison podcast host Bianca Martin as she talks with co-owner Lori Robson about just that.
Before I go, City Cast Madison producer Phil Surkis is still looking for recommendations for his Madison bucket list. Coming from California, Phil is ready to explore everything that Madison has to offer. What do you think Phil should add to his list?
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