Village Viewpoint October 2020
By Mary Jo Viero BAPA Executive Director I have to admit that I am still a little giddy a few weeks after BAPA’s first–ever Beverly/Morgan Park Garden Walk. After six months of disappointments and setbacks, the ability for BAPA to do […]
New Neighbors: Galmore Family
New neighbors Paris and Kanisha Galmore, along with 11-year-old Cameron and 10-month-old McKenzie, decided to make Beverly/Morgan Park their new home in Aug. 2019. Previously, the family lived in Oakbrook, but […]
Orchids & Onions
Orchids & Onions Orchids to all the businesses involved in the 12 Weeks of Christmas raffle. Their creativity and passion is inspiring! Orchids to Steuber Florist & Greenhouse for donating beautiful mums, pepper pants and a planter to add fall color […]
New Format for Open House Chicago
The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) will present nearly 50 online programs and trails for self-guided biking, driving and walking during the 10th annual Open House Chicago (OHC) festival. Reconfigured for outdoor […]
Business Spotlight: Veola’s Spa
By Kristin Boza With stress levels rising high, finding the time to relax and engage in self-care is absolutely necessary to preserve mental health and give the body a much-needed boost. Veola’s Day Spa and […]
Preparing Your House for Sale
By Mark Mielnicki The decision to sell your house has been made and you have opened the proverbial door to a multitude of other decisions. How much should you list it for? Which improvements should be made, and will […]
Addressing Vacant Property Issues
By Gary Jenkins BAPA Safety Liaison An often overlooked aspect of potential neighborhood safety concerns is abandoned and vacant properties. Although Beverly/Morgan Park is fortunate not to have an abundance of vacant properties, it is crucial that the community recognizes and responds appropriately to these issues as they arise. The City of Chicago of […]
Pandemic Preparedness: Redefining Your Organizational Routine
By Kristin Boza There are many tough aspects to the pandemic; adhering to a routine is one of them. Between lack of sleep, virtual schooling and working from home, or juggling hybrid […]
Local Author’s Work Offered in Virtual Reading
Excerpts from “Front Porch Society,” a work by Beverly/Morgan Park resident Melda Beaty, will be presented by the Beverly Arts Center as a virtual reading Sun., Oct. 25, 2 p.m. “Front Porch […]
Smith Village Donates Hospital Beds to Honduras Charity
Smith Village donated 33 high-quality hospital beds to clinics and medical centers in Honduras to improve the care of patients. Smith Village worked with the Brother’s Brother Foundation (BBF) in Pittsburgh to handle the […]