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The Nate: Monumental sculpture in the prairie

The imaginative. The surprising. The beautiful. The contemplative. Take a walk through the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park. You’ll discover the creativity of monumental sculpture and the overall natural beauty of art on the prairie. The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, affectionally referred to as The Nate, is a magnificent gift to[Read More…]

Homewood Pokémon trainers still going strong

Every Wednesday, a diverse group of people meets in downtown Homewood. They walk around the area battling monsters only visible to phones and mobile devices. In addition to digital rewards, these players are finding joy, camaraderie and unexpected adventures in the world of Pokémon GO. In the summer of 2016,[Read More…]

Residents unite in Patriots Park for second annual walk to raise albinism awareness 

On Saturday morning, June 10, residents gathered at Patriots Park for the second annual National Organization of Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH) International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) walk. The event brought the community together for a meaningful cause to showcase the strength of their support for one another.  Homewood resident Tikia[Read More…]

Hundreds gather in Irwin Park for live music and Pride Month celebration

Hundreds of community members gathered in Homewood’s Irwin Park for the annual Starry Nights concert. They watched the musical performances from the Bel Canto Choir and the classic rock cover band The PriSSillas. This year’s Starry Nights was a Pride Month celebration with Pride-themed vendors and Pride-themed performances. The event was organized[Read More…]

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