Groff Painting

By Marianne Walsh Aaron Groff recalls the moment he realized house painting was not for everyone. “I was attending school at the Cleveland Institute of Art. After waiting tables, my […]
Valentine’s Day and Every Day: Sending Messages With Flowers

By Grace Kuikman More than a century has passed since Victorian friends, lovers and enemies used flowers to communicate feelings they were unable to aloud, but the tradition of giving […]
Al’s Cookie Mixx Promotes Employment for Adults with Special Needs

By Kristin Boza Chef Alvin Green, known throughout the neighborhood for his personal/private chef business, is now in the cookie business. Al’s Cookie Mixx creates handmade, small batch, luxe gourmet […]
Mind | Body | Heart Yoga & Wellness Transforms Emotional and Physical Connections

By Kristin Boza Carly Crone is recognized as one of the yoga pioneers in Beverly/Morgan Park; for many years she owned and operated the Beverly Yoga Center on 103rd Street. […]
New Fitness/Wellness Studio Opens at Ridge Church on 103rd

By Kristin Boza The Studio Beverly, a yoga, fitness, and wellness studio, opens this month in a space originally built as a church at 2501 W. 103rd St. The former […]
Look Local to Plan the Perfect Holiday Party

By Kristin Boza December — the most wonderful time of the year, right? Parties, cocktails, small bites, cozy dinners, and time well spent with family and friends. This dreamy, joyful […]
Swanny’s Barbershop Opens on Western

By Kristin Boza Swanny’s Barbershop, 10450 S. Western Ave., is more than just a place for men and boys to get the most stylish haircut; it’s a meeting place for […]
Shopping Spotlight: Get a Keepsake Photo of Santa
Real Life Moment Photography Studio in Mount Greenwood offers unique holiday photo sessions featuring fun and interactive experiences with the guest of the season: Santa Claus. Real Life Moment […]
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 New Way to Ease Pain

By Kristin Boza Rolfing with Elias is a new manual therapy offered at 10655 S. Hale Ave., inside of Relaxation Station. Owned by Certified Rolfer Elias Limberopolous, the technique has […]