By Emily Williams While a strong case of senioritis tends to be the main struggle for high school seniors, Vestavia Hills High School's Mei Mei Sun has added concerns that stretch far beyond her school's walls. While hard at work preparing for her final year of coursework and what lies beyond her upcoming senior year, Sun's passion for educational equality in Birmingham … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Village Businesses Prepare for Market Day Sale
In the heat of the summer, Mountain Brook Village merchants will open their doors and fill the sidewalks for the annual Market Day. The European-style tent sale, in its 17th year, gives village businesses a chance to open their doors to customers new and old and offer them sales and other opportunities. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July … [Read more...]
Shelby Humane Society’s Bark and Wine to Auction Decorated Hydrants
Anyone who has been searching for a one-of-a-kind work of art that they and their four-legged friends can enjoy might find it at the Shelby County Humane Society’s annual Bark and Wine. Taking place July 21 at the Grand Bohemian Hotel, the auction fundraiser will feature 12 fire hydrants donated by the Mueller Company Water Products Division and transformed by … [Read more...]
New Cancer Center Opens at Grandview Medical Center
By Emily Williams Grandview Medical Center officials and community members celebrated the grand opening of the facility’s newest addition, the Grandview Cancer Center, on May 31. Officially opened to patients this month, the two-story, free-standing facility includes 26,000 square feet devoted to oncology treatment and research. Grandview CEO Drew Mason and cancer center … [Read more...]
An American Tradition: OLS Knights of Columbus and Congregation Prep for 69th Annual Fourth of July Festival
By Emily Williams More than 240 years ago, the rocket’s red glare, bombs bursting in air and the votes of 12 colonies sealed the creation of our country – on July 4, 1776. One year later, that date was celebrated with parades, official congressional dinners and music, finished off with fireworks, a tradition that still stands today. Among the celebrations marking … [Read more...]
