By Emily Williams Members of the Mountain Brook community gathered in Crestline just off of Church Street the morning of June 3 to welcome back the Crestline Piggly Wiggly. The much-anticipated grand opening was the culmination of more than two years of hard work. “This is a great day for the city,” said Mountain Brook City Manager Sam Gaston. “It is one of the most eagerly … [Read more...]
Blooming Debs: Ballet Guild Hosts Annual Ball of Roses Debut
Guests gathered at the Country Club of Birmingham on June 4 for the 56th annual Ball of Roses. Guests entered the ballroom to be greeted by a colorful oasis of flowers in shades of coral pink and green that was designed by Carole Sullivan of Lagniappe Designs. The event was hosted by the Ballet Guild of Birmingham, led by President Mrs. Miller Beale Girvin. The festivities … [Read more...]
Roebuck-Cullen
Amy Powell Roebuck and Steven Glen Cullen were married May 21 at Canterbury United Methodist Church in Mountain Brook. The Rev. Bill Morgan officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Owens Roebuck Jr. of Mountain Brook. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Margaret Roebuck of Bessemer. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Lamar Cullen of … [Read more...]
Retail Champ: Ricky Bromberg Honored as one of America’s Top 5 Retail Champions
By Sarah KuperThe Bromberg name in Birmingham is synonymous with fine jewelry and high standards. Now, the Bromberg name has been recognized by the National Retail Federation, as company President Ricky Bromberg was named a top five finalist for America's Retail Champion Award. Bromberg has served on the Alabama Retail Association board since 2006 and as a member of … [Read more...]
A Market on the Corner: Iz Neighborhood Grocery Opens in English Village
By Donna Cornelius Many longtime residents of English Village have fond memories of Park Lane Supermarket, a grocery store that operated in the Mountain Brook neighborhood for more than 40 years. “The freshest vegetables in town and hand-cut meat were trademarks of the store, which also carried commodities considered exotic such as imported fruits and coffees,” writes Cathy … [Read more...]