By Anna Yoder | Columnist Several years ago I was sitting in the office of a non-profit when a jovial fellow sauntered in delivering several cases of beverages for an event. No money or checks exchanged hands. He said a warm hello and left the office as quickly as he entered. At the time I did not k...

By Anna Yoder | Columnist I know I am not the first and most assuredly I will not be the last person to write about Eugene Thomas, the affable and successful Northside businessman and owner of a Northside staple, Quik-It Chicken. There is so much to write about Eugene Thomas, I quite frankly did not...

From Gina Grone - Executive Director, Northside North Shore Chamber of Commerce The Northside North Shore Chamber serves the business community in and around the Northside and has been doing so since 1897. We currently have 350 member businesses, and we serve them by promoting, connecting and suppor...

By Anna Yoder | Columnist I think most of us have seen Northsiders wearing them. They are the unique Northside shirts worn by individuals who are proud to say they are from the Northside (or by those who just think the shirts are really cool.) The famous shirt’s design blends the word “Northside” wi...

From Gina Grone - Executive Director, Northside North Shore Chamber of Commerce The Northside North Shore Chamber serves the business community in and around the Northside and has been doing so since 1897. We currently have 340 member businesses, and we serve them by promoting, connecting and suppor...

By Anna Yoder | Columnist The first time I visited the home of my future husband, I was taken aback at the collection of fine, handmade Persian, Oriental and kilim rugs gracing the floors of each room. It’s not that men can’t or don’t have good taste when it comes to fine rugs; it’s just, well, my h...