“Helping others is really the blessing.” S.S. Morris Community AME Church food pantry continues to grow

“Helping others is really the blessing.” S.S. Morris Community AME Church food pantry continues to grow

by David Dahmer

March 11, 2026

Every first and third Saturday of the month, the S.S. Morris Community African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church food pantry ministry provides a variety of free grocery items and hygiene products to those in need in the greater Madison community. In the past few years, it has really begun to grow and serve more people. “It’s […]

MMSD students will compete in 2026 African American History Academic Challenge Thursday

MMSD students will compete in 2026 African American History Academic Challenge Thursday

by Madison365 staff

March 11, 2026

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), in partnership with 100 Black Men of Madison, Inc., will host the 2026 African American History Academic Challenge (AAHAC), a competition created to promote deeper learning and appreciation of African American history, on Thursday, March 12, at the Doyle Administration Building. Student teams representing all 12 MMSD middle schools […]

How Mamdani’s politics and identity are new elements to a familiar story

How Mamdani’s politics and identity are new elements to a familiar story

by CNN

March 11, 2026

By Gloria Pazmino, Katherine Koretski, CNN   (CNN) — Three days after an attempted ISIS-inspired terror attack outside his home, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stood in a pre-school classroom on Staten Island to announce expanded childcare, highlighting one of the key pillars of his agenda. But Mamdani was peppered with questions about Saturday’s […]

A surprising percentage of produce from the nation’s largest supplier contains ‘forever’ pesticides

A surprising percentage of produce from the nation’s largest supplier contains ‘forever’ pesticides

by CNN

March 11, 2026

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Nearly 40% of nonorganic fruits and vegetables grown in California contain traces of pesticides that are also PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” according to a new investigation. California supplies nearly half of the vegetables and more than three-quarters of the fruits and nuts eaten in the United States. Perfluoroalkyl and […]

Forward Madison inks Academy keeper to first team contract

Forward Madison inks Academy keeper to first team contract

by Madison365 staff

March 10, 2026

Forward Madison FC has signed goalkeeper Kevin Flores to an academy contract, pending league and federation approval. The 17-year-old Sun Prairie native is the first player to progress through the club’s youth academy system to sign with the first team. Flores joined the Forward Futures program at its launch in 2023 and began training with […]

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