By Sarah Kuper One of the nation's leading researchers in the field of psychiatry will speak at Aware Mountain Brook's April 26 event. Dr. Richard Shelton, head of the UAB Mood Disorders Research Center and vice chair for research in the department, is focusing on two important strategies in treating depression. He and his colleagues are testing medications that may work … [Read more...]
Scholarly Pursuits: Wilson and Mitchell Claim Bryant-Jordan Honors
By Lee DavisTucker Wilson has achieved a lot in his four years at Homewood, but perhaps he never expected to be where he was on April 11. Wilson, a cross-country and track star for the Patriots, was named as an overall winner at the 31st annual Bryant-Jordan Student Athlete Awards Banquet. He was chosen as the recipient of the Larry D. Striplin Jr. Scholar-Athlete of … [Read more...]
Writing the Rules: MBHS’ New Spartan Writing Center Celebrates Success
By Emily Williams With another school year fast approaching its close, Mountain Brook High School teacher Christina McGovern is reflecting on the inaugural year of the school's first writing center program. The idea came from college writing centers, in which students seek help from peers on their written work. Through a collaboration with Homewood High School and UAB's … [Read more...]
City Living on Showcase: Loft Tour Shows off an Urban Lifestyle
By Sarah Kuper There is no doubt downtown Birmingham is reinventing itself block by block. City officials, private businesses and activists are investing in green spaces, renovating old buildings and recruiting festivals and entertainment.One development bringing a new face to areas of downtown is the emergence of urban living, especially luxury loft condominiums. To … [Read more...]
Scoping Out the Pads: 60th Annual Parade of Homes begins April 22
By Sarah KuperThe 2016 Parade of Homes offers something for everyone, according to Sarah Drexler, director of communications at the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders. The parade includes 50 houses in 17 Birmingham-area neighborhoods, ranging in value from $200,000 to $1 million dollars and in size from 1,000 square feet to almost 5,000 square feet. "The … [Read more...]