A Monument to Fallen Heroes: Parade Grand Marshal Tim Noonan and WWI Monument Restoration Effort
By Grace Kuikman BAPA’s Beverly/Morgan Park/Mount Greenwood Memorial Day Parade steps off following the Ridge Run on Mon., May 27, with Tim Noonan, founder of the Chicago Council of Gold […]
New Takes on Tradition
Home Expo + Home Tour Give Before-and-After Insights to Gracious Living On Sun., May 19, the old and the new come together as BAPA launches the new Home Expo on the morning of […]
Run, Walk, Trot or Cheer
BAPA Hosts 42nd Annual Ridge Run on Memorial Day Expect some new challenges and fun changes at BAPA’s 42nd Annual Ridge Run on Mon., May 27. The race course has been recertified and will take […]
Village Viewpoint 2019: So Much More Than Numbers
By Susan Flood, BAPA Executive Director I was talking with a local business owner recently and I asked, “How do we get more people to open businesses here alongside you?” […]
Home Renovation 101: When to Bring in an Architect
By Kristin Boza Among the missions of the recently revamped BAPA Housing and Preservation Committee is to offer design and construction advice while acting as a community resource. Mike Messerle, of Messerle Architects, is one committee member who […]
Art Fair & Festival Returns to Ridge Park this Summer
The 2nd annual Ridge Park Art Fair & Festival will take place Sat., June 22, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Ridge Park Cultural Center, 9625 S. Longwood Dr. The event is being planned by […]
Neighborhood Notes
Latino Film Festival. St. Xavier University in collaboration with the Chicago Latino Film Festivals presents a screening of “HuaHua” Wed., Apr. 3, 7 p.m., McGuire Hall, 3700 W. 103rd St. […]
A ‘Chance’ Encounter: Grant Brings Arts Opportunities to Students at Esmond School
By Grace Kuikman “I don’t make songs for free, I make ’em for freedom.” Chance the Rapper, “Blessings” (Coloring Book, 2016) Chance the Rapper knows Chicago, Chicago youth and Chicago Public Schools. And […]
Client Choice Model New Standard at Food Pantry
By Kristin Boza The Maple Morgan Park Food Pantry, located in Morgan Park United Methodist Church at 11030 S. Longwood Dr., has shifted its services to the Client Choice model, per the […]
Time for a Closet Makeover
By Kristin Boza Spring cleaning is in full swing this time of year. If a complete home overhaul is too overwhelming, start small and focus on a closet. Just Organized Closets, […]