The city of Hoover will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with its annual Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony, followed by a Climb to Remember stair climb. The Remembrance Ceremony, held each year on Sept. 11, will take place at 8:30 a.m. in the food court at the Galleria. It will include music from local schoolchildren and a keynote speech … [Read more...]
Business Is Great: Stewart Thankful for Hall of Fame Recognition
By Rubin E. Grant Shelley Stewart has received his share of recognition throughout the years, but his next honor is special to him because of what it represents. “It’s business, business, business,” Stewart said. “That’s what struck me as different. This is the greatest country in the world. I know because I have traveled extensively. It’s great because of business. It’s … [Read more...]
‘To Life!’: Tenth L’Chaim Fundraiser Honors the Late Phyllis Weinstein, BHEC Founder
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw The Birmingham Holocaust Education Center will present its 10th L’Chaim fundraiser Aug. 22, livestreaming it from Red Mountain Theatre’s new arts campus and offering a blend of local talent with world-renowned speakers to create a celebration of life. Sponsored by Medical Properties Trust, the annual event will honor the memory of the BHEC’s … [Read more...]
Alabama’s First Chick-fil-A to Relocate to Cahaba Heights After Nearly 47 Years at Brookwood Village
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw For more than four decades, Chick-fil-A Brookwood Village Mall has celebrated its birthday in August. But not this year. Franchise owner Jerry Cotney announced on Instagram last week that the location will be shutting down July 31, just days before its 47th anniversary. “We’re going to be closing in about two weeks, and that’s after … [Read more...]
Pink House Proposal: Owners Appeal Rejection of Plans to Restore the Historic Property
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw When the owners of Homewood’s historic Pink House, Clayton and Rachel Mobley, presented a proposal to rehab and build on the property to the Homewood Board of Zoning Adjustments on June 3, many community supporters were surprised to see it rejected. The board denied two requests the Mobleys needed to move to the next step: a height variance and a … [Read more...]