The holidays are here again, and the Cahaba Heights community will be kick- ing off the season of giving with community events that highlight local merchants.The Heights Express will travel through Cahaba Heights on Nov. 14 as the city celebrates the third annual Deck the Heights from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.Guests at the event, hosted by the Cahaba Heights … [Read more...]
Five OTM Businesses Score Top Retailer Awards
By Ingrid SchnaderThe Alabama Retail Association recently recognized Leaf & Petal with the Gold Alabama Retailer of the Year Award in the $5 million to $20 million annual sales category.This is the second time Leaf & Petal – a garden shop with four locations, in Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook and Birmingham – has won an Alabama Retailer of the … [Read more...]
New Director Named to Lead UAB Cancer Center
UAB has hired a DNA researcher, Dr. Barry Paul Sleckman, to lead its O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center as its new director. Sleckman will take over from interim director Ravi Bhatia, who temporarily was filling the role after the departure of former director Michael Birrer in April. He will begin the new job Jan. 6. Sleckman is a world-renowned researcher who focuses on … [Read more...]
Full House: Two Parents, Six Children and Some Bunny Rabbits; Building a House to Fit the Waltchak Family
By Ingrid Schnader Christopher Architecture and Interiors took an outdated, one-level ranch house and transformed it into a modern farmhouse with sweeping archways and pops of color. It was open for tours last week as the CAI’s 2019 Designer Showhouse, with proceeds from the tours benefiting Lifeline Children’s Services. The nonprofit works to help vulnerable children and … [Read more...]
Witchy Women: Homewood Witches Ride Revs Up for Seventh Annual Halloween Fundraiser
By Emily Williams Witches of Homewood will reunite again this year on Oct. 27, taking flight through city streets to celebrate Halloween. Hundreds of women decked out in witchy attire will take a two-mile bike ride through the streets of Homewood, throwing candy to children in specified zones. a For the seventh year, event founder Janie Ford Mayer will mount her … [Read more...]