A group of neighborhood businesses has banded together to challenge residents to change their mindsets about how we do business, with hopes that the process will change both our lives and our neighborhood.

One-of-a-kind finds abound — it’s just a matter of figuring out which ones could use a little TLC to create the perfect new entryway piece or living room accent.

Before: Hillside neighbors Laura Steen-Patterson and Tom Patterson bought their mid-century home and poolhouse in April 2007. In the’60s, the poolhouse was designed to serve as a potential community pool.

After: Steen-Patterson repainted the exterior of the poolhouse a deep cobalt blue and furnished the interior with an eye for … more

The Dallas Historical Society recently received a $15,000 grant from the Young Foundation — a London-based “centre for social innovation” — for an oral history video venture.

Dirk Snow and the Dallas Disc Golf Association have believed for some time that Samuell-Grand’s 78 acres would be a prime spot for the game.

Lakewood and East Dallas are full of lovely spaces that beckon us to take a moment or two of respite or reflection. So we asked a handful of architects who live in our neighborhood to share about the places that most inspire them.

Swiss Avenue Historic District
“Back in the … more

The only thing that rivals her love of winning has been teaching neighborhood kids how to swim, something she has done for the past 40 years.

Fan of “Project Runway”? Maybe you should be. One of the reality show’s contestants lives in our ’hood.  Read all about her here.

The Woodrow Wilson High School class of 2010 carried on a time-tested tradition last weekend when they painted parking spaces in the senior lot. See the colorful … more

Dallas CASA just unveiled its annual showcase of playhouses at NorthPark — and trust us, these decked-out digs are leagues above the makeshift abodes most kids have. See for yourself in this Advocate video that gives you an up-close look at the exhibition and the good cause it supports.
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A charity basketball tournament Saturday, Oct. 10 serves the memory of Norman Smith, a Dallas police officer gunned down in the line of duty.… more