🌱 Peace Walk This Saturday + Multiple Vehicle Crash On E. Washington

Morning, Madison! Let's get you all caught up to start this Friday, April 8 off on an informed note. Here's what's happening in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Rain/snow showers, up to 1". High: 35 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories today in Madison:

1. Madison is holding a Peace Walk for Ukraine and the World beginning at Tenney Park tomorrow (Apr. 9). The walk will begin at 11 a.m. at Lake Mendota near Tenney Locks. If you can't make this peace walk there are two others taking place on Apr. 16 and Apr. 23. See all the details at the link. (Isthmus)
2. The Madison Fire Department urged drivers to avoid a stretch of E. Washington Ave., Madison's near east side, yesterday after a collision. According to the department, multiple vehicles were involved in the collision where the inbound lanes of E. Washington intersect with Continental Lane. Multiple lanes were blocked and drivers were asked to find another route. (WMTV – NBC15)
3. Police are investigating a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian. According to the Madison Police Department, a pedestrian was struck while using the crosswalk at 4:45 p.m. on Monroe Street at Edgewood Avenue Wednesday. The driver fled the scene before police could arrive. Thankfully, the pedestrian had minor injuries. If you have information about the vehicle or driver, please contact Madison Area Crime Stoppers at (608) 266-6014. (WKOW)

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Today in Madison:

• Teen & Tween Video Game Night - Lakeview Branch Library (4:00 PM)
• Madison Writing Assistance - Sequoya Library (4:30 PM)
• One-On-One Computer Assistance - Lakeview Branch Library (5:00 PM)
• Parents Night Out: Pets United - East Branch YMCA (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• See the new restoration of DEATH GAME at the Wisconsin Film Festival on Monday, Apr. 11. Tickets are still available at the link. (Facebook)
• The City of Madison Government has an opening for a records coordinator at the City Assessor's Office starting at $21.05 an hour. The application deadline is May 2. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.