By Keysha DrexelJournal editor On the weekend that they will mark a dark anniversary in their family's life, the Bakir family in Homewood will open their home to neighbors and friends in an effort to help the people who helped them during their time of need.The Bakir home at 218 LaPrado Place is one of the homes featured on the 2013 Historic Hollywood Home … [Read more...]
A Taste of Italy
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorOrganizers of an Italian food festival scheduled for next weekend in North Shelby say their goal for the second annual event is simple.The Feast of Saint Mark Italian Food Festival on April 27 at Saint Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church is all about faith, family and food, said Robert Sbrissa of Greystone.Robert and his wife, … [Read more...]
Raising Her ‘Voice’
By Donna CorneliusJournal Features Writer Sarah Simmons hit all the right notes during her debut on NBC’s “The Voice.”The Mountain Brook native appeared on the vocal competition March 26 in what the show calls its blind auditions.Like her fellow contestants, Sarah began her performance by being heard--but not seen--by coaches Adam Levine, Shakira, … [Read more...]
On a Mission for MS
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorDuring his bicycle ride across the country last year, Charley Long said he had plenty of time to think about challenges and coincidences.And after pedaling 3,000 miles to help raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Vestavia Hills resident said he's come to two conclusions--there are no coincidences and most of us … [Read more...]
Upscale Sustainability
By Keysha DrexelJournal editor A Vestavia Hills home on this year's Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders Parade of Homes will not only give potential homebuyers a look at the latest in upscale environmentally-friendly building design but will also give them a look at the building standards that are becoming a part of the new way of doing business in … [Read more...]