By Emily Williams Altamont School is literally soaking up the sun. This month, Eagle Solar and Light completed the installation of a multi-paneled solar array at the school, effectively creating Birmingham’s first solar-powered school. “The solar array has just come online, so it’s too early to cite specific figures, but we expect to decrease our power bills while increasing … [Read more...]
Vestavia Hills Fine-Tuning Community Spaces Master Plan
By Emily Williams After developing a master plan for the city’s recreation facilities, the Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation Department has decided to think bigger. Headlining the department’s new Community Spaces Plan are the re-development of Wald Park and the potential development of a community center. At the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce’s March luncheon, former … [Read more...]
BMA Director Retiring After 20 Years in the Job
The Birmingham Museum of Art announced March 17 that, after more than 20 years as R. Hugh Daniel director, Gail Andrews plans to retire from the position. According to a release, Andrews boasts an overall tenure with the museum that spans four decades, and she will end her run as director in the early fall. “For more than 40 years, Gail Andrews has been a tireless advocate … [Read more...]
Standing Together: Birmingham Shows Support for LJCC During Staff Appreciation Day
By Emily Williams It’s safe to say that the Levite Jewish Community Center staff has had a rough couple of months, but a Staff Appreciation Day held March 6 showed that it’s easy to lift spirits with a little bit of love and support. On Feb. 27, the Levite Jewish Community Center and the N.E. Miles Jewish Day School followed protocol for the third bomb threat of the … [Read more...]
Live Like Thy Neighbor: Three Local Churches Team up for Alabama Possible Poverty Simulation
By Emily Williams Three local churches are teaming up with Alabama Possible, a statewide organization that works to help impoverished members of the community succeed, to participate in a Community Action Poverty Simulation. Independent Presbyterian Church will host a simulation that educates participants on the struggles people living below the poverty line face every day. … [Read more...]