By Virginia Martin The Homewood Historical Preservation Society is continuing its push to raise money to buy the “Pink House” in Edgewood, also known as the Bridges Home, to save it from being demolished and recommit it as a public space open to the community. The society is working with local investors, national organizations and the community to raise money to buy the … [Read more...]
Two New Publix Stores to Open as Western Closes Its Doors
Publix Super Markets will be taking over two Western Market locations in the Over the Mountain area, with plans to open a GreenWise Market in the Lane Parke location and a Publix at the Vestavia Hills site on Morgan Drive. “When I became involved in ownership in 1987,” owner Ken Hubbard said in a statement, “our goal was to maintain Western as Birmingham’s leading independent … [Read more...]
Altamont Names Christopher Durst as New Head
Christopher Durst, who has been upper school principal at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School in Atlanta, has been tapped to lead The Altamont School. “I am humbled and honored to serve the Altamont community as its next head of school,” Durst said in a statement issued by the school. “During the interview process, I learned about the school’s rich legacy of excellence and … [Read more...]
Viral Award: UAB Doctor Recognized for Work in Childhood Infectious Diseases
UAB’s Dr. David Kimberlin has been recognized with the 2016 Medical Award of Excellence from Ronald McDonald House Charities for his work in the treatment, control and eradication of infectious diseases affecting children. The award comes with a $100,000 grant, which will be given to Camp McDowell, according to a press release from the University of Alabama at … [Read more...]