By Sam Prickett National Arbor Day is always celebrated on the last Friday in April, but for the city of Mountain Brook, trees are a constant priority. For more than two decades, the city has been designated a “Tree City USA” by the Arbor Day Foundation, an award that highlights the city’s commitment to tree care. It’s also received the foundation’s more prestigious “Growth … [Read more...]
Living Hope in Cape Town: Keims Journey to South Africa to Work With At-Risk Children
By Rubin E. Grant Austen and Kelsey Keim spent Easter in Cape Town, South Africa. But they were not on a vacation getaway for their third wedding anniversary, which will be April 22, or trying to escape the global coronavirus pandemic that’s sweeping Alabama and the United States. Austin, a former Mountain Brook High School basketball player and youth pastor at Brookwood … [Read more...]
At Home in Hollywood: Couple Downsizing but Admit Leaving Their Tudor Revival House Will Be Hard
By June Mathews Photos by Crimson Home Photography A desire to downsize recently prompted Mike and Farrar Murray to put their Malaga Avenue home on the market. But even with the sweet prospect of freeing up some time and effort in favor of travel and play, leaving the charming Tudor Revival-style home in Homewood’s Hollywood Historic District, where they’ve lived for 18 … [Read more...]
The Homes of Hollywood: COVID-19 May Have Postponed the Tour, but the Houses Remain
By June Mathews Before COVID-19 came along, Homewood’s biennial Historic Hollywood Tour of Homes was scheduled for April 26. But the tour, along with many other area events, has been postponed due to social distancing restrictions. Plans for rescheduling have not been announced. “There’s a lot to be considered before we can set another date,” said Cathy Whatley, co-chair of … [Read more...]
‘Now, More than Ever’ Eat Local: Birmingham Originals, Birmingham Restaurant Week Launch Bham Nom Nom
Birmingham Restaurant Week and Birmingham Originals have announced the launch of Bham Nom Nom, a website dedicated to promoting Birmingham-area restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. The website features a directory of independently owned restaurants, listing each restaurant’s website and to-go or delivery food and alcohol options. There also is a listing of each … [Read more...]