By Emily Williams Though the landscape of Mountain Brook's Crestline neighborhood has changed during the past 60 years, there are some things that never change. One of those things is a Grodner living in the family home. The house was built by Paul Grodner and served as the childhood home for his son, Ken. After sending his own kids off to college, Ken and his wife moved … [Read more...]
Exploring Good Eats: This Year’s Birmingham Restaurant Week Is Bigger Than Ever
By Donna Cornelius Russell Hooks has learned it’s wise to pace himself during Birmingham Restaurant Week. He and his wife, Amber, are the founders of Happenin’s in the ’Ham, which uses multiple media platforms to spread news about Birmingham events and activities. They’re also two of the official BRW bloggers. That means from Aug. 11-20, when the annual culinary affair is in … [Read more...]
Space Makers: AllSouth Kitchen Renovation Breaks Down Walls and Brings Family Together
By Emily Williams Winds of change blew into Wende Grehalva's Hoover home shortly after the new year. From January through March of this year, Grehalva’s kitchen was being transformed from cramped quarters to an open space with plenty of room for family. The kitchen, stuck in the 1980s, was renovated with help from AllSouth Appliances designer Lynn McWhorter. “It’s really … [Read more...]
Striking the Right Balance: Experts Weigh in on Importance of Choosing Students’ Extracurriculars Wisely
By Sarah Kuper The beginning of the school year comes with new challenges for students and parents. Some are trivial, like finding the right locker, while others can make a lifelong difference. Recently, Dr. Heather Austin, UAB expert in clinical child psychology and pediatric psychology, tackled the topic of managing a student’s extracurricular commitments. In an article … [Read more...]
Assistant No More: White Still Coming to Grips With Being Homewood’s Volleyball Coach
By Rubin E. Grant A month after being hired as Homewood’s head volleyball coach, Krimson White was still in disbelief. “It’s kind of a surreal experience, being the head coach at my alma mater and being a part of one of the top schools in the state and one of the top academic schools in the nation,” White said. “When I sit down and process it, I’m like ‘Wow!’ It’s not many … [Read more...]