I want your help. I need your help. Friends, shoppers and Costco lovers lend me your ears. We need a second Costco in Birmingham. And where would one locate said second location? Trussville! You might think I selfishly want one where I live, but I don’t live anywhere near Trussville. I just want all the people who live in that quadrant of the Birmingham metro to … [Read more...]
Community Mainstay: Edgewood Elementary Celebrates 100 Years of Growth and Excellence
By Anne RuisiIn the 100 years since Edgewood Elementary was founded in 1924, the Homewood school has weathered a major fire, restoration and expansion while remaining a mainstay of community life. On Nov. 17, students, alumni, teachers and staff – past and present – and city and school officials will celebrate the centennial of the beloved school with an afternoon … [Read more...]
The Perfect Fit: Birmingham Suits This Belgium-Born Designer
By June MathewsTen years ago, Julie Maeseele learned she and her family would be moving from their home in Belgium to New York. At the time, she was working with a nonprofit organization on a social textile design project. She was also training to become a seamstress and beginning to seriously consider a career in fashion design. So, the idea of living in one of … [Read more...]
Homewood First Responders 5K Set for Oct 19
By Anne RuisiHomewood is a running community, so organizers of the annual First Responders 5K have high expectations for this year’s event, set for Oct. 19.“This is our major fundraiser for the police and fire departments, and we hope to have another great crowd,” said Paul DeMarcco, president of the Homewood Police Foundation, which is organizing the event with the … [Read more...]
‘Underestimated Skill’: Spartans’ Stewart Puts Volleyball Team Firs
By Rubin E. GrantMountain Brook volleyball coach Mattie Gardner considers senior Grace Stewart to be the consummate team player.Stewart spent the past three seasons as a reserve setter, playing behind former Spartans’ star Hannah Parant and patiently waiting her turn to move into the starting lineup.During the wait, Stewart did whatever she could to support her … [Read more...]