By Kaitlin Candelaria And Emily WilliamsMohamad Karassi is a typical teenager. A junior at Hoover High School, he enjoys his newly acquired driver’s license and working at his part-time job. But until recently, his life was anything but typical for a suburban teen.Karassi immigrated from Syria in 2013. His parents and sisters moved to the United States first, leaving … [Read more...]
Blessing In Disguise: The Literacy Council Rises From the Ashes and Resumes Classes
By Emily WilliamsThe Literacy Council of Central Alabama is basking in the glow of a new year and a successful summer as they enjoy their newly renovated space on 1st Avenue North and gear up for the Junior Board’s annual Brews for Books fundraiser on Aug. 14.The non-profit organization, a United Way agency, was displaced from its offices in May 2014 by a fire that … [Read more...]
‘Praying for A Miracle’: OTM Community is Hanging Green Bows for A Cure
By Emily WilliamsThe friends and family of Molly Remmert Rossell – Homewood resident, former Hall Kent Elementary teacher and mother of three daughters – are hanging green ribbons on their mailboxes to remind the community to pray and support Rossell as she battles Stage 4 melanoma.The battle came on suddenly for the 32-year-old.During a routine visit to the … [Read more...]
City-centric Festival: Sloss Furnaces Event Is Tailored for Birmingham
By Emily WilliamsThree years ago, Gary Weinberger, president of Red Mountain Entertainment, and his staff began working on a music and arts event that would fill the festival void in Birmingham left by previous city festivals that have come and gone.Red Mountain Entertainment is not new to the festival scene. Its ongoing festivals include Tennessee’s Memphis in May, … [Read more...]
A Tasteful Brew: Andrew Pharo Incorporates Art into His Mountain Brook Home
By Emily WilliamsAndrew Pharo is a partner at Cahaba Brewing Co., a Birmingham brewery founded in 2011. The microbrewery on Third Avenue South near Pepper Place Market cranks out popular local beers like its American Blonde Ale as well as seasonal and specialty beers.To accommodate its growing business, Cahaba Brewing will be moving to a new location in the Continental … [Read more...]