October 2022 Village Viewpoint
By Mary Jo Viero BAPA Executive Director It’s sweater weather and time for pumpkin spice everything, and I am beyond excited for my favorite season — fall! Yes, I am […]
Business Spotlight on Afro Joe’s
By Kristin Boza Afro Joe’s, 1818 W. 99th St., has become a neighborhood go-to for unique specialty coffee drinks and savory breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Since it moved Beverly/Morgan Park […]
A Guide for Healthy Trees
Beverly/Morgan Park is known for the tree-lined streets that create a distinctively beautiful backdrop for our historic homes, parks, and institutions. Most people use words like sturdy, strong, magnificent, […]
St. Barnabas Principal Jonathan Stack Celebrates One Year Anniversary as Administrator
By Tina Jenkins Bell Jonathan Stack recently celebrated a full year of leadership at St. Barnabas School, 101st and Longwood Drive. Stack joined St. Barnabas in July 2021 after Elaine […]
Beverly Theatre Guild Celebrates 60 Years of Stage Success
By Kristin Boza The 2022-2023 Beverly Theatre Guild (BTG) season marks 60 years of remarkable productions encouraging acting and stage careers and delighting audiences. BTG was formed to promote […]
Rock With Beverly Country Club at Porch Concert
Beverly Country Club – the band, not the location – will be rocking and rolling at BAPA’s final 2022 Porch Concert Fri., Oct. 14, 6 to 8 p.m. The […]
Criu de Sheela Gala Benefits MPHS Scholarship
The Criu de Sheela Masquerade Benefit & Gala returns for a second year of enchantment. A social aid and pleasure club founded in the likeness of their namesake Sheela […]
Proposal Deadline for Pike House Extended to Spring
At a meeting of government officials, Illinois and Chicago historic preservation agencies, and community stakeholders convened by the Ridge Historical Society/BAPA Historic Buildings Committee on Aug. 31, the Forest […]
PAC Corner Volunteer Advocacy Councils Advocate for Parks
Our Local Parks Beverly/Morgan Park is home to 13 Chicago Park District-owned parks and playlots that serve as gathering and recreation spaces for neighbors of all ages. From playgrounds, […]
Local Schools Bloom With Accolades and Activities
By Tina Jenkins Bell It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood as Mr. Rogers once said. This is particularly true in the Beverly/Morgan Park communities where we have some of […]