Village Viewpoint
Village Viewpoint
Every autumn, BAPA’s Teen Service Corps comes back to life, and Beverly/Morgan Park starts building their next generation of neighbors. These teenagers, showing up for
October 1, 2026
Every autumn, BAPA’s Teen Service Corps comes back to life, and Beverly/Morgan Park starts building their next generation of neighbors. These teenagers, showing up for
How is it September already, neighbors? I can’t believe it’s here, but the final Porch Concert of the year is upon us and will not
There is a moment every August when the neighborhood seems to take a breath. Summer camps wind down, the pools post their final hours and somewhere in the back
250 Years of Showing Up This year, America turns 250. It is a number big enough to feel abstract, the kind of milestone that lives
Recently someone asked me a question that’s stuck with me. We were at a neighborhood gathering, and he had just learned I was the new
Hello, neighbors. I am excited to finally write to you in this space! My name is Herb Lentz, and I am the new Executive Director
Spring Cleaning with Less Waste Submitted By: Randi Alexander Each spring, as the days grow longer and sunlight finally returns to our homes after a
By Kevin Coakley South Side Irish Parade Committee Member The South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade is operated on the principles of faith, tradition and community. The goal remains the
By Dave Konkol BAPA Board Member Who’s that lady? That BAPA lady? That’s Mary Jo Viero. You’ve probably seen her walking Mabel, her miniature Aussie
It is with deep gratitude that I announce that I am departing my role as Executive Director of BAPA. When I started in 2016, I