Why We Run Real Stories from Long-Time Ridge Runners
By Kristin Boza Runners, walkers, and spectators alike will converge on Ridge Park, 9625 S. Longwood Dr., for the 44th Ridge Run this Memorial Day, Mon., May 30. The Ridge […]
Category: Know Your Neighbors
BAPA residential member profiles
Meet Our New Neighbors: The Brown and Odum Family
By Kristin Boza Nearly one year after closing on their Beverly/Morgan Park home, Robert Brown, his wife, Tina Odum Brown, and Tina’s sister Theresa Odum moved into their newly renovated […]
New Neighbors: Anna and Al Mitchell
By Kristin Boza Anna and Al Mitchell have celebrated a lot over the last two years. The Hinsdale South High School sweethearts got married on their 10-year dating anniversary […]
BAPA Donor Spotlight: Marti Jatis
Marti Jatis Smith Village Executive Director “BAPA listens to Beverly/Morgan Park residents, responds to their concerns and finds ways to showcase the best parts of our community. Events like the […]
Teen Entrepreneur Launches 21 Pineapples Clothing Line
By Kristin Boza Nate Simon is a man of many talents. A comedian, a fashion model, a multisport athlete, and now the CEO of 21 Pineapples, a clothing line […]
From MPHS to the United Center: Ayo Dosunmu Dazzles on the Chicago Bulls
By Bill Figel “Ayo Dosunmu is growing up before our very eyes,” screamed Stacy King, the Chicago Bulls’ popular television broadcast analyst who was coming out of his seat at […]
BAPA Donor Spotlight: Pat McGrail
“BAPA contributes to making Beverly/Morgan Park truly a Village in the City.” BAPA truly appreciates the longtime, generous support of Pat McGrail, former director of the Beverly Art Center, […]
From Bronzeville to Beverly: One Artist’s Black History Inspiration
By Kristin Boza Rhonda Hardy’s parents were born in Louisiana. As children, their families were part of the Great Migration, the historic movement of an estimated six million African […]
New Neighbors – Meet the Ciani Family
By Kristin Boza Morgan and Kate Ciani had a circuitous route to their new home in Beverly/Morgan Park. Kate grew up on the South Side and was familiar with the area, while Morgan, who lived in […]
New Neighbors: The Lindsey Family
By Kristin Boza Anthony and Nayako Lindsey have spent less than a year as Beverly/Morgan Park homeowners, but they have already found the community to be a peaceful niche of Chicago. It wasn’t until […]