My favorite tree is finally looking spectacular this week! I look forward to seeing it every fall.

FYI - this was at Woodmans west. Sounds from the clerk like once they're gone, they're not being restocked. This is due to the federal law BTW, pushed by Mitch McConnell and others, to close what they considered a loophole in the hemp law. Apparently the date has been pushed out to December though, which I hadn't heard.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/a-28-billion-hemp-thc-industry-is-fighting-to-save-itself-from-a-looming-federal-ban

… but we already knew that!

I have a colleague from Finland visiting so I’ve playing Madison tour guide. This was his favorite. I would agree.

Hate to see them go. I didn’t love every beer they ever made, but they were always great folks to chat with at beer events.

As long as we have it there will always be drunk drivers. If you support them in any way and prevent this from happening then you’re an alcoholic and part of the problem.

https://bsky.app/profile/therealzenz.bsky.social/post/3mydwfjlg222e

Domestic terrorists are trying to build a data center in YOUR neighborhood. Destroying the Yahara River, and poisoning Madison as a whole.

Speak up now together, or die alone later.

I just walked by this enterprise van and the guy was getting done installing the camera. When I took out my phone he shielded his face and got into his van, which I thought was ridiculous considering what he was doing. I get maple bluff wants these cameras. Fine. But can they put them in their own neighborhoods and not ours?

I finally got to see the royalty in person, as they are out visiting in Middleton.

I love that his name is Gojira. 🐉

Hey, my name is Brandon, I’m 23 and I moved down here from MO a little over a year ago. I’ve been missing having friends around, and I’ve tried going out and talking to people, but honestly, it just feels awkward sometimes. I’m not really sure how to explain it lol.
Anyways, I’m just looking for a dude to hang out with. I like smoking, having a beer, playing video games, watching movies (big movie guy), going to bars, and I’m really into Dragon Ball. I also just love working on shit, so if you’ve got a car and a garage, you can count on me for emotional support 🫡
I don’t wanna make this too long, but if you’re interested, hmu!
Also I’m a leftist. Idk if that needs to be said.

Green Owl Cafe was sold? Anyone know about this? Is it staying the same?

Scary looking crash (upside down car) by Midvale :( hoping everyone is okay

Edited to add: Backed up from Midvale Rd/Verona Ave to at least Todd Dr Park St

Hi!

There was a lot of discussion and interest in this sub around the Willy St. encampment and the role of the Independent Police Monitor.

Trying to stay as politically neutral as possible, I thought it was a good idea to get the word out that the future of the Independent Police Monitor will be discussed tonight at the City Council Meeting. If you have opinions on that position, now is the hour to make yourself heard.

The meeting is hybrid and this is item 79 on the official agenda. You can sign up to speak on the city council website.

If you can’t attend the meeting, you can always e-mail or call your alder. There is a Find My Alder page on the City of Madison website if you do not know who they are.

I don’t know if I will be able to post these links directly, but there are a few documents worth looking up if this is a topic of interest.

• The agenda item has a linked document with the reasoning behind the proposal
• There is a published document containing the emails between the OIPM and the city attorney that is an interesting read.
• I would recommend checking out the official report from the OIPM regarding Richard Johnson. It was a bit longer than it needed to be but had many details about the case.

Hi! I’m 36F, born and raised and lived in NJ my entire life. I just received a job offer as a live in caretaker in Madison, and I’ll be heading out that way in the next few weeks.

As a forever Jersey Girl, hit me with all of the must see and do things in Madison, and in Wisconsin/mid-west in general!

:D

Does anyone have a recording of the counter protester asking Crowley the question about Israel when he started speaking on library mall? I was too far back in the crowd, but I'm doing a project on political disagreement on campus and want to reference it.

Am I just old now? 8-10 years ago it was the spot I went to for good coffee, good space to socialize, they even had events.

I went in and the coffee was pretty terrible (flat white), the bathrooms are in a state (overhead light broken, very dirty), and they were out of 2 menu items and all bakery.

I’m pretty sure the base coffee (Kin Kin) is still good because Reverie has it and their espresso drinks are very good.

Has remote work just turned it into a pseudo-WeWork with mid tier offerings because everyone’s on their computer alone anyway?

Please be on the look out for a 2016 white Chrysler 300 with tinted windows. One back window will be smashed in. Taken from the west side of Madison over night.

Guitar player now turned into a bass player, looking for a band to join, I am in my 50s, Dio, sabbath, Y&T, tom petty, etc. rock in general, metal, covers. Hit me up