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The Latest Goodman News

The Goodman Community Center is a busy place! Read on below for a glimpse of the wonderful things happening here.

The owners of Marigold Catering stand at the payment counter of the new East Side location.

Marigold Catering relocates to Williamson Street

July 14, 2026

A dedicated production space was needed to expand catering without impacting the restaurant’s daily business.

Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News

Summer is all about getting kids active outside at GCC

July 7, 2026

Each summer, staff take an intentional approach to youth programming by creating age-appropriate activities and outdoor adventures.

Lussier LOFT High School, Lussier LOFT Middle School, Eastside News Stories, Lussier LOFT, Teens, Kids, Elementary School

Futsal court being constructed in Worthington Park

July 2, 2026

Construction is underway at Worthington Park, where the city of Madison is improving the walking path and adding a futsal court.

Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News

Charcoal, oil and drypoint printing by Ruthie Nelson

July 1, 2026

“Bent Reflections” - At the Ballweg Gallery in July 2026

Eastside News Stories, At the Center, Ballweg Gallery

A construction worker installs insulation in an apartment build.

Why there’s so much East Madison apartment construction

June 29, 2026

Population growth spurs housing construction boom to address an imbalance.

Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News

Two older women stand side-by-side and smile at the camera. The woman on the left is Black with medium straight gray hair in a softly rounded bob cut. She is wearing a white cardigan over a blue textured shirt, a black bandana with white polka dots, small dangling earings, and a chunky necklace to match her outfit. The woman on the right is white, has vibrant white hair in a short cut that frames her face, and is wearing a black velvet textured hoodie. Both women are wearing glasses.

Belonging at GCC: Older adult survey shows positive impact on participants

June 4, 2026

Older adult participants feel empowered to try new things in a place they belong.

Gallery owner Terry Talbot in his Gallery 2118 on Atwood Avenue.

Know your neighbor: Terry Talbot

June 4, 2026

Gallery 2118 owner Terry Talbot is someone who has impacted the neighborhood and Madison as a whole for a long time.

Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News, Guest Blogger

Reduction Linocut Prints by Jim Good

June 1, 2026

“The Gallery of Lost Gargoyles” - At the Ballweg Gallery in June 2026

Eastside News Stories, At the Center, Ballweg Gallery

Fire strikes Madison Kipp’s Fair Oaks facility

May 27, 2026

Fire and a plume of black smoke could be seen across east side

Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News

Two teens in a canoe paddle Starkweather Creek. The creek is being tested for PFAS.

Friends of Starkweather Creek measuring PFAS

May 21, 2026

It’s checking the levels of PFAS in Starkweather Creek, the Yahara Chain and other Dane County locations in 2024.

Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News, Guest Blogger

U.S. Sugar Factory circa 1908.

Celebrating 120 years: The rich history behind the iconic Garver Feed Mill

May 19, 2026

Most locals know the Garver Feed Mill as a hub for businesses, but few know the origin of the building.

Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News