This years Bash will again be combining the Park's event with the Patriot Park Street Festival summer/fall event, sponsored by the West Homewood Neighborhood Association. The event will kick off the new school year with an array of rides, bounce houses, food and live entertainment. No admission but a $10 unlimited attractions wristband must be purchased to jump and play. … [Read more...]
From Farms to Neighborhoods: Three Over the Mountain Markets Promote Local Food, Community Connections
By Donna Cornelius There’s always a crowd at the Market at Pepper Place, which on summer Saturdays fills several streets in downtown Birmingham. Vendors come to the sprawling farmers market from all over Alabama to sell their fruits, vegetables, cheeses, eggs, baked goods and other fresh-off-the-farm products. But plenty of good things can be found at smaller farmers … [Read more...]
On the Move?: Homewood Discusses Plans to Move Homewood High, Expand Other Schools and Parks
By Mary Ellen Snell It is no secret that Homewood has grown steadily during the past 10 years, and the growth of young families with children means the city urgently needs a comprehensive plan to expand all of its schools and build a new high school, possibly in West Homewood. According to city officials, an influx of young families into the city has increased school … [Read more...]