By Emily Williams With another school year fast approaching its close, Mountain Brook High School teacher Christina McGovern is reflecting on the inaugural year of the school's first writing center program. The idea came from college writing centers, in which students seek help from peers on their written work. Through a collaboration with Homewood High School and UAB's … [Read more...]
City Living on Showcase: Loft Tour Shows off an Urban Lifestyle
By Sarah Kuper There is no doubt downtown Birmingham is reinventing itself block by block. City officials, private businesses and activists are investing in green spaces, renovating old buildings and recruiting festivals and entertainment.One development bringing a new face to areas of downtown is the emergence of urban living, especially luxury loft condominiums. To … [Read more...]
Scoping Out the Pads: 60th Annual Parade of Homes begins April 22
By Sarah KuperThe 2016 Parade of Homes offers something for everyone, according to Sarah Drexler, director of communications at the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders. The parade includes 50 houses in 17 Birmingham-area neighborhoods, ranging in value from $200,000 to $1 million dollars and in size from 1,000 square feet to almost 5,000 square feet. "The … [Read more...]
Southern Charm, Modern Vibe: Makeover Transforms Mountain Brook Apartments
By Sarah Kuper A facelift for a Mountain Brook apartment complex is giving the Sharpsburg neighborhood a much-needed update. Previously known as the Enclave at Mountain Brook, the apartments had fallen into disrepair and neighboring communities reported an uptick in crime as a result of the deteriorating buildings. In 2008, more than 20 units were destroyed in a fire. In … [Read more...]
Making a Difference: 25th Annual Hear the Hope Banquet Benefits King’s Home
By Sarah KuperKing's Home in Chelsea is a place where at-risk children and mothers can find a safe home and path forward. The rural and scenic atmosphere of the campus lends itself to serving the organization's Christian mission of ministering to young people from troubled backgrounds. Kendall Eagan, a board member of King's Home who is helping organize this year's … [Read more...]