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Best Pizza on Taylor Street: Damenzo’s Pizza
amenzo’s is legendary for its presence in the neighborhood since the mid-1980s. For me, this pizza spot has earned one of the “best” titles after decades serving its community and […] The post Best Pizza on Taylor Street: Damenzo’s Pizza appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Best of Pullman & Roseland 2022
rowing up in Roseland in the 70s was a wonderful experience. Walking to the neighborhood school past beautiful single-family homes along tree-lined blocks, or to the Pullman library for books, […] The post Best of Pullman & Roseland 2022 appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Best Athletic Center Inspired by a Chicago Activist: Dr. Conrad Worrill Track and Field Center
Best of Pullman & Roseland 2022 The post Best Athletic Center Inspired by a Chicago Activist: Dr. Conrad Worrill Track and Field Center appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Best Public Four-Year University: Chicago State
n 1987, before the start of my senior year of high school, the CPS teachers went on strike. Many parents were trying to find a safe place for their children. […] The post Best Public Four-Year University: Chicago State appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Best Tortillería: El Popocatepetl
ow can Pilsen be Pilsen without a tortillería? The oldest tortillería in Pilsen is El Popocatepetl on 21st Street. It was established in 1958 as El Popocatepetl by Ernesto Avina. […] The post Best Tortillería: El Popocatepetl appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Best Arts Hub: Pilsen Arts and Community House
hen I think of a dynamic duo, I think of the founders of Pilsen Arts and Community House (PACH). They are a team who work for the greater goal of […] The post Best Arts Hub: Pilsen Arts and Community House appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Best Youth Initiative: Peace in Pilsen
ummers in Pilsen can be full of many festivals and events, but sometimes our summers need more than just these things. Our comunidad needs spaces and events for our families and […] The post Best Youth Initiative: Peace in Pilsen appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Best Community Museum in Shipping Containers: Lawndale Pop-Up Spot
n many an evening in North Lawndale, music and laughter can be heard from the Love Blooms Here Plaza, located on the corner of Douglas Boulevard and Central Park Avenue. […] The post Best Community Museum in Shipping Containers: Lawndale Pop-Up Spot appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Best Nonprofit Coffee Shop Serving Local Honey: Beelove Café
eelove Café cultivates a warm, eclectic ambiance, but their work is rooted in the concept of community. The nonprofit Café opened in August 2021 and “provides customers with a high-quality, […] The post Best Nonprofit Coffee Shop Serving Local Honey: Beelove Café appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Best Street Market for Entrepreneurs: Black Wall Street on Roosevelt
n 2021, in the midst of the pandemic, a new initiative aimed at fostering entrepreneurship appeared in North Lawndale: the Black Wall Street Market on Roosevelt. The idea came to […] The post Best Street Market for Entrepreneurs: Black Wall Street on Roosevelt appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Best of North Lawndale 2022
orth Lawndale, located on Chicago’s West Side, is a neighborhood with a rich history. A short walk around the neighborhood reveals several beloved historical landmarks. On Douglas Boulevard, the striking […] The post Best of North Lawndale 2022 appeared first on South Side Weekly.
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