Pub Note

You may notice that there is a different name on this issue’s publisher’s note. I am so happy to introduce myself as the new owner and publisher of Inside Northside! If you believe in fate, you might say that previous publisher Lori Murphy and I were always meant to find each other in the right place at the right time. My very first grown-up job consisted of coordinating the subscription renewals for one of the largest magazine publishers in the country. I was 24 years old, and when I walked into the office and looked around, I knew that I had found

my people and my career. In the twenty years since, I’ve had the privilege of working in a field that I love. Though being a publisher has always been a professional goal, I never dreamed that one day my name would be at the top of a magazine I admire so much.

As you all know, Inside Northside is not just a magazine. It is an institution on the Northshore 30 years strong. It’s a long-time patron and supporter of our region’s love affair with the arts. In a world filled with instant news, fake news, and outrageous news, it is an invitation to sit down, relax a bit, and enjoy real stories of the people and places that make our communities so special. It is my neighbor screaming, “Oh my gosh, you bought Inside Northside?! I LOVE that magazine!”

Kudos to the current and former staff of Inside Northside for working so passionately to produce the region’s most beautiful and meaningful publication. Thank you to our advertisers and community partners for the support and incredibly warm reception you have given me. And thank you to our readers! I look forward to getting to know you better - drop me a line at desiree@insidepub.com with any of your thoughts.

Cheers to new adventures!