The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs is launching the inaugural Bell Center 5K and Children’s Run, helping fill the fundraising and community outreach void left after The Mercedes-Benz Marathon was retired last year.The new run, presented by Daniel Corp. with Trak Shak also sponsoring, will take place March 16.The center, which provides early intervention … [Read more...]
All in the Family: Tradition Means a Lot to 2024 Krewe King Ricky Bromberg
By Donna CorneliusBeing chosen as King of the Beaux Arts Krewe is always a big honor, but this year’s merry monarch has a special reason to appreciate his selection: He’s continuing a family tradition. King Frederick Wilkinson Bromberg, better known to family and friends as Ricky, is following in some familiar regal footsteps. His father, Frank Hardy Bromberg Jr., … [Read more...]
Groundbreaker: Landscape Architect Nimrod Long to be Honored with Jemison Visionary Award
By Anne RuisiA retired landscape architect well-known for leading major improvement projects in Mountain Brook over the past 30 years will be honored Jan. 31 by the city’s Chamber of Commerce with the Jemison Visionary Award. “The award is just a great honor,” said Nimrod E.W. Long III, (right) who over decades has led efforts on a variety of projects, such as … [Read more...]
Hey, Siri: Busy Mom Writes Book That Celebrates Differences
By June MathewsAs a wife, mom of three under 3 and part-time nurse, Alexandra Gaskins is juggling multiple roles these days. But her busy schedule hasn’t stopped her from adding one more role to the mix. With her first children’s book, “I Have, Not I Am,” Gaskins became an author. Inspired by two nieces, one with Down syndrome, the other on the autism spectrum, “I … [Read more...]
Groove Krewe: Magic City Disco Joins Disco Amigos in London Parade
By June MathewsIt’s almost unimaginable. If you had told us years ago when we started this that we would be marching in London’s New Year’s Day Parade, we would have never believed it,” said Toni Dennis, founder of Birmingham’s groove krewe Magic City Disco.But there they were Jan. 1, noon local time, boogeying their way from Green Park to the Palace of Westminster on a … [Read more...]