By Emily Williams A few weeks ago, while the greater Birmingham area was still in stay-at-home mode, the small community garden on the Emmet O’ Neal Library lawn in Mountain Brook’s Crestline Village was abuzz. Dubbed the Better Late Than Never garden, it is a pollinator garden, featuring plants that attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, caterpillars and other … [Read more...]
Send in the Troup’s: Pizza Restaurant Opening in Cahaba Heights With Curbside Service
By Emily Williams While numerous restaurants and businesses have closed doors during the coronavirus pandemic, Terrill and Ashley Brazelton have been working hard to open theirs. When the Vestavia Hills couple opens Troup’s Pizza this week in Cahaba Heights, they will be sticking to curbside service and a limited menu. Troup’s has taken over the space formerly occupied by … [Read more...]
Feed the Need: Community Foodbank of Central Alabama Rises to the Occasion as Need Increases
By Emily Williams Hunger was here in Alabama before the coronavirus pandemic. In 2019, research conducted by the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama showed that more than 232,000 children, seniors, veterans and neighbors in Central Alabama are food insecure. When it comes to buying food, many clients stated that they had to choose between buying enough food for their … [Read more...]
‘A Life-changing Experience’: Ted’s Restaurant Finds Gratification in Providing Meals for Heroes
By Rubin E. Grant The owners of Ted’s Restaurant on Southside were more than a little distraught when they received the order that they could serve only curbside meals during the COVID-19 pandemic. But for nearly a month, they have found a rewarding way to keep their wits about them while continuing to serve food. “We have been fortunate to take part in UAB Meals for … [Read more...]
Stay-at-Home Moms: Mountain Brook Mother Finds Joy in the Moment While Working at Home
By Emily Williams On a typical Mother’s Day, Mountain Brook resident Lauren Nichols would have a schedule in place. The day would begin with church, followed by brunch and then time spent with her mother and her mother-in-law. This year will be very different. “Sometimes these holidays go by in a blur because we just don’t take the time to enjoy them and really just savor … [Read more...]