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East High School's Eastside Players.

East High theatre program secures multiple wins at state competition

January 10, 2025

East High School’s theatre team took home several awards at the Speech and Dramatic Arts Festival.

Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News, Teens

Hyper-local journalism cements its place on Madison’s east side during the 1980s

December 24, 2024

The “modern age” of Eastside News began in 1981. Its commitment to the community continues into the 21st century.

Eastside News Stories, Eastside News Centennial

Staying connected at any age is important

December 18, 2024

Social isolation risks can be life threatening, and Goodman is helping create unforgettable senior moments

Older Adults, Eastside News Stories

Deb Percival organized the Atwood neighborhood in the 1970s.

Many of today’s GCC program offerings can be traced to the past

December 10, 2024

Deborah Percival worked for Atwood Community Center in the 1970s. Programming was unique to the era, but community needs still persist today.

Eastside News Stories, Staff Spotlight

Dave Mitchell inspects Concord grapes in the field.

Madison east-sider Dave Mitchell was instrumental in sparking the local craft wine and beer scenes

December 3, 2024

After 48 years in the grape-growing business, Dave Mitchell is hanging up his pruning shears.

Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News

The new electric articulated BRT bus.

Taking a ride around Madison on the BRT

November 20, 2024

After 40 years of planning and politicking, Madison Metro’s Bus Rapid Transit service is operatable.

Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News

A group of elementary after-school students, parents and staff from Goodman Community Center in the lobby of the movie theater.

Elementary after-schoolers’ reading journey began with ‘The Wild Robot’

November 11, 2024

After reading for 15 minutes every day, the children celebrated with a viewing of Peter Brown’s book on the silver screen.

Eastside News Stories, Kids, Elementary School

Chocolate Shoppe partnering with TEENworks and is donating treats for Thanksgiving Baskets

November 7, 2024

Chocolate Shoppe’s new flavor, Apple Cider Donut, will be created in partnership with GCC’s very own TEENworks program.

Eastside News Stories, TEENworks, Teens, Thanksgiving