June Village Viewpoint
This summer already feels glorious and it’s just the beginning. I have been making lists upon lists of everything I want to do this summer, and now it is time to get going. The […]
Beverly Bike & Ski Turns 100
By Brittany Wiley BAPA Business Liaison Beverly Bike and Ski (formerly Beverly Bike Shop) opened 100 years ago in 1921 at 9121 S. Western. It stands, steadfast in its same location, now […]
Best of Beverly/Morgan Park: Outdoor and Online Fitness Classes
By Kristin Boza Summer is here and COVID-19 restrictions are lifting. It’s time to get out and enjoy the weather while building community with fellow fitness enthusiasts. This edition of the Best […]
New Neighbors: Mike Doyle and Loretta Morales
By Kristin Boza In the middle of a classic Chicago snowstorm in February, Mike Doyle and Loretta Morales moved back to Beverly/Morgan Park. Both of them grew up in the area […]
BAPA Garden Walk Blooms Again in July
After the very successful launch last fall, BAPA is hosting its 2nd Annual Beverly/Morgan Park Garden Walk on Sun., July 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s Garden Walk will begin with check-in at […]
Efforts to Bring a Dog Park to Beverly/Morgan Park Kick-Off
By Cathriona Fey BAPA Community Outreach Walk down any street in Beverly/Morgan Park and you are sure to run in to several neighbors, both two and four-legged. The South Side is home […]
June Education Column
By Tina Jenkins Bell BAPA School Liaison My mom had a saying when we faced seemingly impossible odds: “We will make a way out of no way.” Her words resonate with me when I […]
BAPA Monarch Project Kicks Off With Milkweed Planting
By Cathriona Fey BAPA Community Outreach Several gardens throughout Beverly/Morgan Park received a boost of butterfly friendliness after 192 milkweed plants were delivered to BAPA in May. BAPA applied for, and was awarded, […]
Business Spotlight: KimmyKakes
By Brittany Wiley BAPA Business Liaison Kim Mesa opened KimmyKakes Café & Bakery, 10225 S Western in March. She began by serving artisan cakes and sweets with coffee. Shortly following her opening, Mesa introduced a savory menu […]
Write What You Know: Author Pens Guide to Home Renovations
By Kristin Boza Beverly/Morgan Park resident Joe Oswald began the task of renovating his childhood home and learned so much during the process that he decided to write a book […]