By Emily Williams Across the Over the Mountain area, public school systems have been taking advantage of the summer season to make improvements on their facilities. Whether renovating existing structures or adding new ones, Homewood, Hoover, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills are making room to accommodate their growing student bodies and faculty. Homewood The Homewood City … [Read more...]
Revitalizing Vulcan Park: Kiwanis Club of Birmingham Celebrates 100 Years With Centennial Project
By Emily Williams Throughout its 100-year history, the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham has remained cemented to its original mission while adapting to the often tumultuous environment of the city it calls home. As the club celebrates its anniversary, it is ushering in a new era with a centennial project to revitalize Vulcan Park and Museum and reflecting on its past through the … [Read more...]
Going Native: City of Hoover Partners With App to Promote Shopping Local
By Emily Williams Smartphones and tablets keep the internet almost always within reach, making it easier than ever to shop. But the shift toward e-commerce has drawn consumers away from local small businesses. When sales drop and local businesses close, it isn’t just the owner and employees who suffer; the city loses tax dollars the store would have generated. Those tax … [Read more...]
A Dedicated Life: United Ability Participants Help Founder Celebrate 105th Birthday
By Emily Williams More than 60 children sang “Happy Birthday” for United Ability founder Dorothy Levy as she arrived at her 105th birthday celebration June 16 at the organization’s Hand in Hand Learning Center. At her request, the party was held on the playground, and Levy was able to witness firsthand just how far the organization has come since its early days. “This makes … [Read more...]
Phase One, Complete: Hoover Hosts Grand Opening for New Finley Center
By Emily Williams Hoover residents and officials gathered at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex on June 14 for the grand opening of the Finley Center. The ceremony marked the completion of phase 1 of The Met expansion, which city officials hope will bring an economic bump for the city and the state. Mayor Frank Brocato said the center, the completion of which coincides with … [Read more...]