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News from July 2024

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Dane County in week ending June 29?

By Madison Reporter | Jul 2, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Serendipitous discovery enhances effectiveness of CAR-T cell therapy against solid tumors

By Madison Reporter | Jul 2, 2024

A promising therapy that treats blood cancers by harnessing the power of the immune system to target and destroy cancer cells could now treat solid tumors more efficiently. A recent study from Dan Cappabianca and Krishanu Saha at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, published in Molecular Therapy – Methods & Clinical Development, suggests that Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy can be improved by altering the conditions in which T cells are grown. This discovery was made by chance.

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Metro adjusts service schedule for Independence Day

By Madison Reporter | Jul 2, 2024

Due to the holiday, Metro will operate on Sunday schedules on Thursday, July 4. Sunday service will be available on Routes A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, L, O, P, R and S.

Federal funds awarded for biohealth with UW–Madison leading

By Madison Reporter | Jul 2, 2024

The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced $49 million in Phase 2 funding to the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub, an initiative aimed at driving medical innovation, workforce development, and job growth across Wisconsin.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Dane County in week ending June 29?

By Madison Reporter | Jul 1, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Public Safety Summit aims to address community concerns in Madison

By Madison Reporter | Jul 1, 2024

Madison, Wis. – Madison Police Department staff and other community leaders are hosting a Public Safety Summit. The goal of the summit is to understand current safety trends in the city and the strategies employed to prevent crime. Panelists will discuss opportunities for collaboration to enhance safety in Madison.

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Baraboo hosts first-ever Juneteenth celebration organized by Madison College

By Madison Reporter | Jul 1, 2024

Madison College and Humility Inc. hosted the first-ever Juneteenth celebration in Baraboo on June 19 at Ochsner Park. Community members gathered to honor African American heritage and celebrate the journey toward freedom and equality.

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Middle schoolers enhance robotics skills in MMSD's CTE summer course

By Madison Reporter | Jul 1, 2024

Gears are turning—both literally and figuratively—as young minds dive into the world of robotics and coding through MMSD’s free Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Discovery series.

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Madison celebrates National Park Month with event marking 130 years of city parks

By Madison Reporter | Jul 1, 2024

For nearly 40 years, the nation has celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote the importance of parks and recreation in our health and well-being. Living close to parks and other recreation facilities is consistently related to higher physical activity levels for both adults and youth. Moreover, parks provide a connection to nature, which studies demonstrate relieves stress, strengthens interpersonal relationships, and improves mental health.

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Madison College offers new career discovery youth camps this summer

By Madison Reporter | Jul 1, 2024

Madison College-Fort Atkinson will launch its first-ever Girls in Welding class from July 22 to 25, featuring projects, behind-the-scenes tours, and demonstrations. This initiative is part of a series of summer camps designed for students to explore potential careers at Madison College's regional campuses.