By Ingrid Howard When you’re walking down Woodland Drive in Homewood, the 2018 Birmingham Home & Garden Inspiration Home looks like any other charming Homewood house: a small, cottage-style house nestled comfortably between its neighbors. What people can’t see from the sidewalk is that this home is a four bedroom, 3½ bathroom house made up of three spacious levels. “From … [Read more...]
Repairing the World: UAB Cancer Center Celebrates Ed Meyerson’s Three Decades of Contributions
By Emily Williams “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” Ed Meyerson shared this Anne Frank quote with a gathering of doctors, administrators and supporters of the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center on Oct. 23 at the Wallace Tumor Institute. The event honored Meyerson, a charter member of the cancer center’s advisory … [Read more...]
Active Adult : Drummer, Preacher, Lawyer, Leader: Interim Pastor Works to Keep Riverchase Baptist Unified While It Seeks New Leadership
By June Mathews Who says a good drummer can’t deliver a good sermon? Not anybody who knows Dave Malick. Malick challenges stereotypes each Sunday when he sets aside his drumsticks after playing with the worship team at Riverchase Baptist Church, steps to mid-podium and begins to preach. Interim pastor of the Hoover church since August, Malick has played on the worship team … [Read more...]
No Tricks, Just Treats!: The Philbin House’s Halloween Makeover Celebrates Neighborhood Fun
By Emily Williams With the final day of October fast approaching, the setting sun gives way to festive yard lighting, inflatable creatures and all things spooky in homes and across lawns throughout the city of Birmingham. While some settle for no decorations and some for a simple pumpkin on the front porch, there are other families who like to go the extra mile to make their … [Read more...]
Fashion Volunteers: Linly Heflin Celebrates 60 Years of Scholarship and Fashion
By Emily Williams Sixty years have passed since the Linly Heflin Unit began its annual Scholarship Fashion Show, raising more than $6 million to help women in Alabama pursue higher education. This marks the 35th year that the women’s service organization has partnered with Gus Mayer to host its annual fashion show, which will be held on Oct. 17 at The Club. Members of the … [Read more...]