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1. Downtown church's history follows Madison's story for 175 years (captimes.com) — Christ Presbyterian Church on East Gorham Street is marking its 175th anniversary this weekend with special services and a community meal, tying its story closely to Madison's growth and social change. From Civil War-era debates over slavery to women's leadership, civil rights activism and today's immigration legal clinic, the congregation's evolving role reflects how Madison's faith communities continue engaging with a changing city.
2. New Oil Drop-Off Site Now Open (cityofmadison.com) — Madison has opened a new public used motor oil drop-off site at 1504 Quann-Olin Parkway, giving residents a third city-run location for safely disposing of oil and filters. The Engineering Division manages the always-open sites, where you must pour oil into on-site tanks and keep contaminants like gasoline and antifreeze out. Staff regularly test collected oil for PCBs and direct other hazardous materials to Dane County Clean Sweep.
3. Madison native enters crowded race for mayor, vows to put community first (wkow.com) — A Madison east side bartender and Wisconsin Golden Gloves champion, Marcus Robert Johnson, has joined the race to be the city's next mayor, emphasizing honest leadership and respect. He'll face incumbent Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and several well-known local figures, including Kaleem Caire and former alders Syed Abbas, Brian Benford and April Kigeya, in an already crowded field.
4. MPD investigating string of burglaries, car thefts on city's southwest side (cityofmadison.com) — Madison police are investigating a string of overnight home burglaries and vehicle thefts on the city's southwest side, including incidents on Hartford Drive, Woodstone Drive, Grove Circle, Camino Way, Maple Run Court and nearby neighborhoods off McKee Road. Several stolen vehicles were later found abandoned, and residents are urged to share any tips with Madison Area Crime Stoppers, which allows anonymous reports and possible rewards.
5. Theft at a laundromat, appletinis and a new Capitol Square cafe (captimes.com) — A local food and culture newsletter shares a quirky Indigo Girls laundromat story from near the UW–Madison campus, then dives into things to do and eat around town. From The Moth GrandSLAM and literary trivia to new spots like Osaka Ramen & Hibachi and an expanding Langdon Street cafe, it's packed with ideas for how to enjoy Madison right now.
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