Brothers Paul and Ben Tierney of Boy Scout Troop 96 shared their court of honor April 3 at Faith Presbyterian Church with family and friends.Paul officially earned the rank during the COVID shutdown but did not have the chance to celebrate his achievement. When Ben earned the rank in February, a joint celebration seemed in order. Both boys earned the Arrow of … [Read more...]
Wonder Women, Chef’s Edition: Girlspring Showcases the Many Careers Available in the Food Industry
By Ally MorrisonGirlspring invited chefs, caterers and other industry professionals from the Birmingham Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International to share information about culinary and hospitality careers with girls in fourth grade to high school.Guests of the April 30 event learned about the many ways to be involved in the culinary world, hearing … [Read more...]
Unless U Got Talent: Program Partners Participants, Artists and Performers in Competition
By Ally MorrisonStudents and faculty of Unless U are excited to host the second annual Unless U Got Talent May 14 at the Lyric Theatre. Students of Unless U are partnered with volunteers who are passionate about serving the community and helping the students of Unless U shine. Together, they will compete for the title of Unless U Got Talent Champions. “Our … [Read more...]
Vestavia Native Defies All Odds to Graduate at UAB’s Spring Commencement
By Brianna HogeDefying odds has become the anthem of Matthew Leong’s life, and his latest feat was crossing the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s stage during the 2022 spring commencement ceremony.Being born at 24 weeks’ gestation and weighing only 14 ounces, Leong had complications including retinopathy of prematurity, an abnormal blood vessel growth in the … [Read more...]
It’s All About Community and Food: Levite Jewish Community Center Brings Jewish Food and Culture Festival to Food-Loving Birmingham
By Ally MorrisonKatie Hausman Grace, community engagement director of Levite Jewish Community Center, is excited to bring back the Jewish Food and Culture Festival after a two-year hiatus.Originally from Allentown, Pennsylvania, Hausman Grace moved to Highland Park to work for LJCC, where she has held various roles over the past eight years. The festival … [Read more...]