Road detours and giving thanks
By Scott Carlson Retailers in St. Anthony Park’s downtown district rejoiced and gave thanks when their stretch of Como Avenue reopened at the end of October, after many weeks... Read More
Big Top Liquors cuts the ribbon on relocation
By Scott Carlson Big Top Liquors, one of the retail legacies of venerable grocer Sid Applebaum, has a new home. The family-owned business now occupies the building that housed the... Read More
Lauderdale raises tobacco purchase age to 21
by Anne Holzman Spurred by one its members, the Lauderdale City Council unanimously has adopted an ordinance that prohibits the sale of tobacco to anyone under 21-years-old, including the... Read More
City Files
City Files Como Park The District 10 Como Community Council meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Como Streetcar Station, 1224 N. Lexington Parkway.... Read More
In the nick of time Before holiday rush, Como Avenue repaving project wraps up (for now)
By Scott Carlson On Halloween evening, merchants along the heart of St. Anthony Park’s downtown district got a treat: Their main street—Como Avenue—reopened after weeks of being closed for repaving. ... Read More
Iceland—A picturesque destination
Jeremy Wight. By Janet Wight Have you ever considered visiting Iceland? After reading the Icelandair in-flight magazine a few years ago, my interest was piqued. So recently, my family... Read More