Ridge Run Team Spotlight: Pat Mac’s Pack 

  Patrick Thomas McNamara was only 13 years old when he died following an 11+ year battle with recurrent brain tumors. During his battle, family and friends – his “pack” — began raising funds and awareness for […]

School Teams Invited to Compete in Ridge Run  

  Now is the time to start training for BAPA’s 43rd Annual Ridge Run on Memorial Day, Mon., May 25, and a great place for kids to start is right at school.  BAPA’s popular free 5K training […]

‘Real’ American Girls of the Ridge 

 By Carol Flynn  The Ridge Historical Society (RHS) is wasting no time putting to use the five American Girl dolls recently donated by Beverly/Morgan Park resident Joan O’Connor. Beginning Mar. 1, just in time for Women’s History Month, they […]

Tech Smart Seniors Survey

19th Ward, BAPA Reach Out to Seniors with Technology Survey  The 19th Ward and Beverly Area Planning Association are collaborating to offer two free series of Smart Tech Seniors classes hosted by Smith Village in June and Mercy […]

Village Viewpoint

By Mary Jo Viero  BAPA Executive Director  I don’t know about you, but the day after Valentines Day is one of my favorite days of the year. Why? Because for me, it’s the […]