By Rubin E. GrantHeading into the AHSAA State Tennis Championships last week, Mountain Brook coach Susan Farlow liked the Spartans’ chances to continue their dominance, but she figured it wouldn’t be easy for her girls and boys.“We have two strong teams with very good players, but there are a lot of other strong teams and players,” Farlow said.But none were strong … [Read more...]
‘Great Move’: Homewood Gourmet Moves to Heart of Homewood With More Seating and Parking
By Anne RuisiPeople were hungry for the fare at the Homewood Gourmet when it closed for 60 days this winter to prepare for the move from its longtime home on 28th Avenue to its new site at 2703 Mamie L. Foster Place.“Now they are coming back to eat with a vengeance,” said chef Chris Zapalowski. The restaurant opened April 1 at its new location, a block off 18th Street … [Read more...]
Women’s Committee of 100 Recognizes Humanitarians, Benefactors
The Women’s Committee of 100 for Birmingham held its Awards Day Luncheon at the Country Club of Birmingham on April 25.Each year, the group recognizes individuals, corporations and/or businesses that make outstanding contributions to the city and state. This year’s award recipients are Southern Research, Birmingham Children’s Theatre, Altamont student Ethan Hill … [Read more...]
‘Small Business Is the Backbone of the Country’: Shop Owners Celebrate Anniversaries; Reflect on Small Business Week
By Anne RuisiAs the U.S. Small Business Administration marks National Small Business Week, three Mountain Brook shop owners celebrating landmark business anniversaries reflected on the importance of small businesses to the community.“Small business is the backbone of the country,” said Jean Clayton, owner of Christine’s in Mountain Brook Village which opened 50 years … [Read more...]
The Gift of Motherhood
By Ana GoodBirmingham-area resident Mary Leah Miller will celebrate her first Mother’s Day this year as a new mother to 4-month-old twins. Mary Leah gave birth to the babies a few days before Christmas, following a nearly 10-year infertility journey she shared with her husband, Rodney. “Like many couples, we thought that we would get pregnant – not … [Read more...]