Madison, Wisconsin is the capital city and seat of Dane County. In 1829, former federal judge James Doty bought more than a thousand acres of woods and swampland, intending to build a city there. In 1836, the Wisconsin Territory was created and he lobbied to get his land designated the capital of the territory. He won and named the city in honor of former President James Madison, and he named the streets after the other signers of the Constitution.
Regular Blogs
A food blog by friends that features their adventures as they go around Madison singling out every restaurant from one location to the other. This weblog also features notes, reviews, photos, ratings and information about the foods sampled at each establishment.
http://www.madisonatoz.com/
A small web design agency posts entries about marketing, search engine optimization, trends in technology, and viral videos as well as website design and usability.
http://couleecreative.com/#our-blog
Madison Fire Department: Chief’s Blog
The fire chief keeps those who read his weblog abreast of what is going on in Madison wih regard to fires and the Fire Department, including plans such as the ebola response plan.
http://www.cityofmadison.com/fire/blog/
Madison Police Department: Chief Koval’s Blog
The police chief of Madison maintains this weblog wherein he discusses crime, local crime, drugs and preventive measures his department is taking. He also posts about employment opportunities and awards.
http://www.cityofmadison.com/police/chief/blog/
The mother of two boys writes about raising them, cooking, and local life in Madison. She includes photographs of her children, their home life, and other slices of life.
http://mominmadison.blogspot.com
Centers on the Madison Opera, with posts about performances, reviews of operas, details about attending, and video teasers.
http://www.madisonopera.blogspot.com/
