In the News
September 18, 2026
All about the Willy Street Fair
For nearly half a century, Willy Street Fair has taken over Madison’s eccentric near east side, marking an unofficial ending to the summer festival season with one of the city’s largest block parties. Tents featuring local artists and restaurants line three blocks of Williamson Street (known to most as Willy Street), accompanied by the sounds of some of the Madison area’s best musicians.
July 7, 2026
Housing planned at Madison’s Port St. Vincent de Paul site
Common Wealth Development is proposing to demolish the existing structures at 1312 E. Wilson St. and 215 and 221 S. Baldwin St. to make way for a three-story building with about 2,500 square feet of office space for the nonprofit and 14 income-restricted apartments.
June 26, 2025
Why Madison’s housing gatekeepers are getting uncomfortable
Common Wealth Development is proposing to demolish the existing structures at 1312 E. Wilson St. and 215 and 221 S. Baldwin St. to make way for a three-story building with about 2,500 square feet of office space for the nonprofit and 14 income-restricted apartments.