By Rubin E. GrantAs a surgeon, Brian Christine is used to doing things hands on. He hopes to take that same kind of approach to Montgomery if he is elected as a state senator.Christine, a urologist with Urology Centers of Alabama in Homewood, is challenging incumbent Dan Roberts in the Republican primary for state Senate District 15. The winner of the primary most … [Read more...]
The Incumbent: Roberts Seeking Second Term to Continue Working on Making the State Competitive
By Rubin E. GrantWhen Dan Roberts was elected to the Alabama state Senate four years ago, his primary focus was on making the state competitive in business and education.That’s still his focus as he seeks re-election in the upcoming Republican primary for state Senate District 15. Roberts, who lives in Mountain Brook, will face challenger Brian Christine, who also lives … [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...]
Coming Together: Family Fest Takes Over Crestline Elementary Field on May 8
By Ally MorrisonFamily Fest, being held May 8 in Crestline, will feature inflatables, crafts and games for children and youth. The festival will include savory snacks from Mountain Brook Vendors such as Mountain Brook Creamery, Craft’s and Post Office Pies. Local churches – including Mountain Brook Baptist Church, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Canterbury … [Read more...]
Life-Changing: Hoover High School Students Travel to Uganda on Mission Trip
By Ally MorrisonWhen you ask a high school senior what they did for spring break, you'll likely hear about a week spent soaking up rays on one of Alabama's beautiful beaches. But nine high school seniors were repairing a well so people in a Ugandan village wouldn’t have to walk five miles to get clean water and teaching their children to speak English.“We … [Read more...]