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The Southwest Observer is commemorating its one-year anniversary, kicked off by the annual South Side Irish Parade.

West Beverly native and professional journalist Michael Fielding and Web designer Steve Delmont joined nearly 120 other entrants in the 30th annual South Side Irish Parade, marching proudly down Western Avenue before more than 250,000 onlookers March 9.

The Bagpipes and Drums of the Chicago Police Department's Emerald Society - which participates annually at the South Side Irish Parade - stopped by TR's Pub in Mount Greenwood a few hours after the 30th annual parade concluded March 9. This is a clip of the group's moving performance for the hometown crowd.

The Beverly Arts Center (BAC) presented its 2007 Annual Awards Nov. 29. Through the awards, the BAC recognizes people who have made significant contributions to the Center and the arts in the South and Southwest sides as well as suburban communities.

Meditative. Aloft. Inspired. Intimate. Utilitarian.

Click here for photos of the 5th Annual Beverly Hills Cycling Classic.

Greeting visitors to Mount Greenwood Park is a flower bed designed by the Mount Greenwood Garden Club acknowledging the upcoming 100th anniversary celebration of the neighborhood.

Families enjoy the warm weather at Beverly's Crescent Park

She admitted that the last time the place was so crowded was 21 years ago when Snackville Junction reopened at 9144 S. Kedzie Ave. in Evergreen Park - after 39 years in Morgan Park.