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Unsung heroes: Caregivers’ support organization celebrates one-year anniversary
“The toughest job you’ll ever love” may be a Peace Corps slogan, but it rings true for caregivers like Denice Rhodes, too. Rhodes is the founder of Caregivers’ Safe Space. The organization will celebrate its one-year anniversary on Saturday, May 23, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at North &[Read More…]
Homewood board approves special use permits for Live Free 999, Signature Smile Arts and grants 2 business incentives
The Homewood Village Board approved two special use permits and two business incentives for local business improvements at the April 28 meeting. According to Angela Mesaros, Homewood director of economic and community development, special use permits are required when the business spaces in the B-2 Downtown Transition zoning district exceed[Read More…]
After 3 decades, Village Door to close by end of 2026
The Cancer Support Center announced Tuesday, April 7, that by the end of the year it will close the Village Door, a downtown Homewood retail furniture and houseware shop that has for three decades provided support for the center. Volunteers and customers reported they felt both blindsided and heart broken[Read More…]
Last call for Rabid Brewing in Homewood
After nine years of brewing beer and creating community on Bretz Drive in Homewood, Rabid Brewing is bidding farewell to its first home. Friday, April 24, will be the last day to taste the craft brewer’s beers there as owners Raiye Rosado and Tobias Cichon close in preparation for a[Read More…]
Gaia’s is stocking up on essentials for summer
As the temperature warms, are you thinking about spring planting? Is your sunscreen current? Do mosquitoes pester you? Thinking about a ‘green’ answer to all those questions is easy, thanks to Gaia’s Market & Refillery in Homewood. Store owner Sarah Tozer has added new and seasonal products to her refillery,[Read More…]
Homewood board approves extension for Tequila Raizes restaurant project
The Homewood Village Board approved an amendment to a redevelopment agreement that will give additional time to move forward with the planned restaurant project at 18134-18138 Dixie Highway. According to Angela Mesaros, Homewood director of economic and community development, the project proposed by Joaquin Anguiano, owner of Casa Catrina in[Read More…]
Homewood P&Z approves special use permit for Live Free 999 Foundation office
At the April 9 meeting, the Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special use permit allowing a vacant building at 18219 Dixie Highway to be converted into professional office space for the Live Free 999 Foundation. The proposal, submitted by property owner Carmela Wallace, calls for renovating the former[Read More…]
Homewood planning commission approves dental office expansion on Gottschalk Avenue
The Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission on April 9 approved a special use permit and site plan review for the expansion of Signature Smiles dental office at 18114 Gottschalk Ave. According to Noah Schumerth, Homewood assistant director of economic and community development, the project, proposed by Stefano Fazio of Domani[Read More…]
Gobble Doggs owner leads kids in an entrepreneurship program
Homewood restaurant Gobble Doggs partnered with educators at Neal Armstrong Elementary School in Richton Park to teach 10 students entrepreneurship skills. After selling their products, the students raised $157.50 for South Suburban PADS (SSPADS). The fourth and fifth-grade students from Neal Armstrong met during lunch in the school’s Science Lab[Read More…]
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