Think Before You Click: Ten Years Running

By Brittany Wiley BAPA Business Liaison Ten years ago, a specialty running store, Running Excels, 10328 S. Western, opened their doors to our community. Since then, Beverly Lynch has been providing us with a personalized […]
Eat, Drink and Shop Local

Responding to the coronavirus requires us to maintain a safe distance – not what we’re used to in our close-knit, sociable community. Even from home we can work together to […]
BAPA and Running Excels Launch Ridge Run 5K Walk to Run Program

BAPA and Running Excels are launching a Ridge Run 5K Walk to Run program designed to get non-runners from the couch to the starting line on Memorial Day, Mon., May 27. Specifically designed by Running […]
Runners Beat Heat for a Great Ridge Run

Despite record high temperatures, more than 2000 runners participated in the 10K, 5K run, 5K walk, 10K-5K Challenge and Youth Mile on Memorial Day morning, and everyone received a finisher’s […]
On Your Mark… Get Set… BAPA’s 41st Annual Ridge Run is May 28

By Abby Johnson Rescue your running shoes and jogging shorts from underneath that suffocating pile of hats and gloves – it’s time to get ready for Beverly Area Planning Association’s […]
South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The 40th Annual South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off at noon on Sun., Mar. 11, marching down Western Avenue from 103rd Street to 115th Street. The […]
Support BAPA Business Members this Holiday Season

By Kristin Boza There’s no shortage of shops, restaurants, and service businesses in Beverly/Morgan Park. Here’s the ultimate BAPA business member gift guide for your holiday shopping. During the holidays […]
BAPA MemberProfile: Bev Lynch, Running Excels

Bev Lynch, owner of Running Excels, 10328 S. Western, is an avid BAPA supporter. The store sells running shoes, clothing and accessories for runners at every stage — from casual […]
Start the Year with a Plan for Fitness

If you’ve made the resolution to get – or stay – fit this year, there are a lot of neighborhood places where you can make that happen. How do you […]