Madison Commons is a hyperlocal news site based in Madison, FL, providing comprehensive information and fostering connections within the community. Powered by undergraduate and graduate students from the UW-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication, it focuses on covering important topics such as education, local food, transportation, and the environment that are often overlooked by mainstream media.
Established in 2006 under the guidance of Prof. Lew Friedland, Madison Commons is the longest-running community news site affiliated with a university. With a mission to connect communities through communication, it has produced talented reporters who have gone on to work for prestigious organizations like the Wall Street Journal, Voice of San Diego, and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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