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Finding really good vegetarian-friendly soul food is no easy feat. No, seriously. All my fellow vegetarians out there, raise your hand if you feel me on this one! I mean, sometimes even us non-meat eaters get sick of eating only side dishes and crave a good old fashioned piece of fried chicken with our collard…
Author Archives: Melissa Lutz
Oct
26
2017
Now this is a story all about how (queue Fresh Prince song) I discovered the wonder that is Ash and Elm Cider Co. in Indianapolis! Haven’t heard of it yet? Well let me fill you in! You can thank me later… and trust me, you will. If you didn't gather from the name alone, Ash and…
Aug
18
2016
Yesterday, our Pangea Cares team headed to Brookfield Zoo to help out with the Chicago Housing Authority’s Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway. This is the fourth year in a row that we’ve partnered up with CHA and is easily one of our favorite events. Who doesn’t love spending a sunny Summer day having fun and giving back…
Jul
01
2016
Last Sunday, July 26th, we partnered with the Chicago Sky to host an afternoon of fun and games open to the children in our communities! We set up this event with 3 goals in mind: Promote exercise through new, fun activities and teach healthy eating habits Get to know our residents and other members of…
Oct
26
2015
Our Drive Pangea was born on the premise that success starts in the home. A stable, safe space is the foundation upon which strength, ambition and opportunity grow. Back in 2009, when the real estate market was at an all time low, we identified an opportunity to improve many sorely underserved communities in the Chicagoland…
Sep
25
2015
Indianapolis is a place to enjoy in the fall. You can feel the coming together of the community in the rustling of the falling leaves and cheers for the local sports teams. Circle City is a place that has an exciting racing culture and an expanding craft beer scene. A nearby suburb by the name…
Sep
14
2015
Melissa Lutz // September 14, 2015 // Baltimore // No Comments Hamilton Hills Neighborhood Upcoming News and Events in Baltimore A suburb that has a healthy mix of different types of residents, from artists and musicians, to young professionals and families, Hamilton Hills is a place that’s built on friendly diversity and a tight-knit community.…
Aug
10
2015
If you had to describe Lafayette Square in a word, it would be diversity. Although it may look industrial on the outside, there is a lush and colorful community of cultural flair bubbling beneath the surface. It’s not uncommon to find residents from Ethiopia, Peru, Mexico, Vietnam, China, India, and Cuba living side by side…
Jul
15
2015
Lafayette Square is an Indianapolis neighborhood that is based on diversity. Underneath the concrete buildings there is a vibrant, colorful, and family-orientated culture. Within the same city blocks, you’ll find people from Ethiopia, Peru, Mexico, Vietnam, China, India, and Cuba. This international community is the reason behind this suburb’s new growth, and why it has…
Jul
14
2015
Close enough to the city yet far enough away to not have to deal with the traffic, the Hamilton Hills neighborhood is a close-knit and friendly neighborhood that’s worth a visit. The area is located northeast of Baltimore, and has a good mix of residents, from young couples to professionals, artists, and musicians. The neighborhood…