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Residents are encouraged to vote in school board elections Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

2026 Madison school board candidates state their case

March 30, 2026

Eastside News invited the school board candidates on the April 7 ballot to state in about 300 words why you should vote for them.

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SASY’s neighborhood grant program — how the award process work

March 24, 2026

Each year, the SASY Neighborhood Association awards grants to deepen its engagement with the community. Here’s how it works.

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Baked Lab finds a home on Atwood

March 17, 2026

The bakery finally has a storefront location after seven years in business.

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Orton Park playground on Madison's Near-East Side.

New playgrounds coming to area parks

March 5, 2026

Six Madison parks will see changes that will please both children and their parents.

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Racist covenants can still be found in areas of Madison

February 27, 2026

Racist language in property deeds is a legacy from an earlier era, but community efforts are underway to denounce the wording.

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Grassroot effort aims to upgrade Demetral’s track with a modern surface

January 27, 2026

Eastside Community Track & Field Fund works to replace the park’s aging cinder track.

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A basement full of books on Madison's east side.

August McGinnity-Wake takes a page from Paul’s Books

January 22, 2026

East sider stocks his basement with 2,000 books from store’s collection.

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REAP Food Group looks to help build a better food system for Dane County

January 20, 2026

The nonprofit develops on-the-ground food programs and education materials, while also attempting to change food policies.

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Troop 29 celebrates golden anniversary

January 15, 2026

It gathered to reflect on 100 years of east side Scouting.

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Familiar pub fare like classic appetizers pair well with local beers and quintessential cocktails at Union Corners Tavern.

Union Corners Tavern is a place to grab a drink and get a hearty meal

January 13, 2026

Union Corners Tavern pairs a warm neighborhood feel with the polish and know-how of one of the city’s well-established restaurateurs.

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The inside of Ethical Trade Co.

Ethical Trade Co. focuses on sustaining companies that support the marginalized

January 8, 2026

Ethical Trade Co. recently relocated from the Eastmorland Community Center to the Atwood neighborhood.

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D.E.L.V.E. — Dance Experience Lab for Vibrant Exchange

Isthmus Dance Company comes to east side

November 20, 2025

The democratically run organization provides cooperative dance opportunities

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