By Emily WilliamsGirlSpring is showcasing a newly renovated website, revamped programming and a new teen advisory board featuring students from across the Greater Birmingham area. “We wanted to recruit girls from all of the schools in the area to help create offline connections,” GirlSpring Executive Director Kristen Greenwood said. The organization was created in … [Read more...]
Southern Hospitality: From Coach to AD to VP of Advancement, Joe Dean Jr. Keeps Coming Home to BSC
By Emily WilliamsJoe Dean Jr. may not have been born in Birmingham, but home is where the heart is, and his lies with Birmingham-Southern College. The senior vice president of advancement for BSC Athletics is the namesake of his father, National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Famer and former LSU Athletic Director Joe Dean. Born and raised in Baton Rouge while his … [Read more...]
Reaching Out: UAB Benevolent Fund Extends Its Reach Into the Community While Caring for Employees at Home
By Sarah Kuper Now in its 31st year, the UAB Benevolent Fund campaign has reached a milestone. Employees from all facets of the UAB community have come together and raised a record $2 million to help UAB employees in need and fund local non-profits. The fund is governed by a council of UAB employees, and the wider UAB community has input on where the money goes. Through … [Read more...]
Jam Session: Food Network Crew Visits Blackwell’s Pub
By Donna Cornelius It’s not uncommon for Blackwell’s Pub and Eatery to draw a crowd – but not in the kitchen. Last month, a Food Network crew joined chef and owner Tyler DeStefano in the Cahaba Heights hot spot’s cooking area. They were in town to film a segment of “Local Flavor,” a digital series that highlights chefs and ingredients from across the United States. Each … [Read more...]
Bringing the Heat: BBQ Masters Will Battle It Out at Iron City Chef Competition
By Donna Cornelius A Birmingham cooking competition that’s traditionally a hot ticket is turning up the temperature this year. Iron City Chef: BBQ Edition will pit Birmingham-based grill-centric teams against each other. The event, hosted by the Vestavia Hills Rotary Club, is set for 6 p.m. July 23 at Jefferson State Community College’s Culinary and Hospitality Institute, at … [Read more...]