The city of Vestavia Hills has come to verbal agreements with owners of land needed to widen Crosshaven Drive, … [Read More...]
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Colonial Dames George Maris Chapter Installs 2019-2021 Officers
The Birmingham-based George Maris chapter of the Colonial Dames of the 17th Century recently installed its officers … [Read More...]
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By Rubin E. Grant Cynthia Padgett didn’t have any desire to become a head coach. With her husband, Scott, being … [Read More...]
Eshleman ‘Blown Away’ by National PGA Award
By Rubin E. Grant Eric Eshleman rarely had a moment to himself during the final week of July. That’s because of … [Read More...]
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Canterbury Day School Bids Adieu to 30-Year Director Linda Wingo
By Emily Williams Canterbury United Methodist Church Day School Director Linda Wingo is saying goodbye to a … [Read More...]
Stepping Up: Padgett Takes Over Homewood Volleyball Program on Husband’s Advice
By Rubin E. Grant Cynthia Padgett didn’t have any desire to become a head coach. With her husband, Scott, being … [Read More...]
Eshleman ‘Blown Away’ by National PGA Award
By Rubin E. Grant Eric Eshleman rarely had a moment to himself during the final week of July. That’s because of … [Read More...]
View From the Top: 1920s Vestavia Hills Home Transforms to Suit Today, Maintains Memories of the Past
By Emily Williams Some of the oldest homes in Vestavia Hills dot Shades Mountain, built well before the city’s … [Read More...]
Stories of Survival: Alabama’s Holocaust Survivors to Be Honored at Holocaust Education Event
By Rubin E. Grant Esther Levy will never forget and she hopes no one else will, either. Levy is a … [Read More...]
Hoover Establishes a Plan for Growth to Transform the City
By Sam Prickett On July 9, the city of Hoover’s planning and zoning board voted unanimously to approve the city’s … [Read More...]
Wood-Fired Experience: Ash Neighborhood Bar and Grill Gets Ready for Restaurant Week With a Focus on Family
By Sam Prickett When Birmingham Restaurant Week first started in 2009, Mark Driskill was working at Highlands Bar … [Read More...]
Mourning Muffin
By Sue Murphy It’s like Jumpin’Jack Doritos all over again. When I asked for my usual green iced … [Read More...]
Bigger and Stronger: Bell Center Celebrates Grand Opening of New State-of-the-Art Facility
By Emily Williams “Children all have potential, and they all have to be loved and cared for,” is a quote from … [Read More...]
I Want My Sidewalk Film Festival: MTV Documentary Kicks Off Film Festival Featuring Something for Everyone
By Sam Prickett It’s been a dark year for independent cinema, but don’t expect this month’s Sidewalk Film Festival … [Read More...]
