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July 22, 2024
Good morning, Madison! It was a big weekend for news with President Joe Biden announcing the end of his 2024 presidential bid and endorsement of VP Kamala Harris for the role. Harris had previously announced plans to visit Milwaukee on Tuesday, once again putting Wisconsin in the political spotlight — this time with the brightness turned way up.
What's CITY Talking About?
🌳 Celebrating 130 of Madison Parks
- This month, the city is celebrating the 130th anniversary of the Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association, which eventually formed the Madison Parks System. There will be a community celebration on July 21 at Glen Golf Park. At this event, the city will announce its Parks For All Trust Campaign.
- The $10 million trust will bring more support for the parks, programming, capital projects, and development. Overall, they hope to drive inclusivity and access.
- Read more: Aside from city and county parks, did you know there are plenty of state parks in Madison’s backyard? [City of Madison, Madison Minutes]
đźš” National Grant for MPD
- A Madison Police Department program that helps divert drug users from the criminal justice system into treatment has received a $100,000 grant.
- The money will help continue to strengthen the program’s outreach efforts. Since 2021, MPD has referred nearly 100 people to the program. [City of Madison]
đź’µ MMSD Receives Grant
- The Madison Metropolitan School District received a Wisconsin Fast Forward grant which will allow schools, especially those that have technical education courses, to get advanced manufacturing equipment.
- This comes from a 2020 referendum to help upgrade the budget for spaces, equipment, and teachers throughout the schools. [Channel 3000]
🦅 Bring On the Birds
- The Dane County Humane Society has always helped birds but was limited in its capacity due to a lack of rehabilitation space. Now, DCHS has opened a new flight pen, giving them the ability to completely help owls, eagles, and other large birds.
- The effort initially began in 2018 but was delayed due to pandemic-related setbacks, lack of funding, and more. DCHS finally broke ground in August 2023. [đź”’WSJ]
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What To Do
Monday, July 22
- Daisychain, Heavy Looks, & Raddish at High Noon Saloon
- The Brittingham Players at Leopold's Books Bar Caffe
- Irish Goodbyes, Aergo, & More at The Rigby
- Olbrich Garden’s Blooming Butterflies Exhibit at Olbrich Botanical Gardens
- Rooftop Yoga at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Today on City Cast
Everything You Need To Vote in the Fall Primary
Election season is officially upon us, and we have all the election information you need to know! To kick things off, the fall partisan primary on Aug. 13. To get the details on election day, absentee voting, our (infamous) ballot drop boxes, and everything in between, City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin spoke with deputy clerk Jim Verbick of the City of Madison City Clerk’s Office.
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