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July 2012
Rev. Jeremiah Wright Preaches from a Pulpit—in D.C.
By Carol Felsenthal
We haven’t heard much from the Reverend Jeremiah Wright, the man who married the Obamas and baptized his children. Rev. Wright preached last Sunday morning, not from the pulpit here at Trinity United Church of Christ, where he is pastor emeritus—he retired on May 31, 2008—but from the pulpit of Washington’s historic Florida Avenue Baptist Church... Read more
Can Two Historical North Shore Houses Be Saved?
By Dennis Rodkin
Two historical North Shore homes, both on the market, were built according to very different aesthetics and are at price points far removed from one another. But they do have one thing in common: despite the eagerness of preservationists to see the houses saved, they both face the threat of being demolished... Read more
Vintage Garage Chicago
By AMANDA KOELLNER
Last week, we gave you the scoop on the Vintage Bazaar, and now we’ve got more Uptown goodness to share ... Read more
Where to Go This Weekend: Chelsea, Michigan
By Catey Sullivan
Craving a micro-vacation? There’s an ideal outing in Chelsea, Michigan this weekend: On July 14, the Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society presents the colorfully named 36th Annual One Helluva Ride series, which offers cyclists six looped routes ranging from 15 to 100 miles through Washtenaw, Ingham, Jackson, and Livingston Counties... Read more