Summer in Platt Park is rolling along rather quickly it seems as I write this edition. Hope you’ve gotten out and done whatever it is you love to do in the summer months but if not, there are yet plenty of beautiful days to come. I know Covid is not vanquished but compared to the… [Read More]
Platt Park and Washington Park Business Update
Platt Park and Washington Park Business Update There is always a lot happening around in the neighborhood with local businesses so let’s hit some of the highlights in our business update Jacks on Pearl opening in Spring. Located at 1475 S Pearl St, the site of the former Tavern on Pearl, Jack’s was originally… [Read More]
Platt Park Covid-19 Neighborhood Update
Platt Park Covid-19 Neighborhood Update, as of July 2020 Covid-19 edition part deux. In case you haven’t noticed that darn pandemic is still hanging around–not that you’d know if you swung by Washington Park to join a sweaty basketball game or wanted to jump in on a little volleyball action—looks a bit ‘life as… [Read More]
New Businesses Move In on South Broadway
“I was going to quit all my bad habits for the new year but then I remembered that nobody likes a quitter” -Anonymous. Regardless of how you are doing with your new year resolutions I hope things have gotten off to a rousing start in your world so far in 2020. With a national election… [Read More]
Platt Park Neighborhood Holiday Update
As you read this I hope you find yourself settling into a comfortable chair by the fire as the snow gently falls outside your window, the sound and smell of chestnuts roasting (not entirely sure what that’s like but sounds good) blending with the scent of your favorite warm beverage (or beverage that warms) to… [Read More]