Forest Park
Photo by Jesse Chambers
Meditation center offers immense experience at monthly retreat
Birmingham residents can explore meditation at Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center, which offers a weekly schedule of classes, special programing and one-hour meditation sessions. more
Jesse Chambers
Silvertron Cafe closing after 32 years
The owners of the Forest Park eatery cite family concerns. more
Photo courtesy of Marco Morosini.
Silvertron Cafe gets ready for new year of drag brunch
On the last Saturday morning of every month, Silvertron in Forest Park spices up usual its weekend brunch plans. more
Photos by Sarah Finnegan.
The Rougaroux: A taste of New Orleans in Forest Park
They’ve since brought their love for po’boys to Birmingham, with The Rougaroux becoming a comfortable and popular spot for authentic Cajun and Creole food-lovers. more
Photo by Jesse Chambers.
New garden, gift shop owners want customers to feel at home
When Mark Thompson and Jay Draper opened their garden and gift shop in Forest Park in November, they knew the customer atmosphere they wished to create. more
Photos by Shay Allen.
A quest for union
Veteran yoga teacher spreads message of personal growth. more
Photo by Jesse Chambers.
Beloved Community Church’s new pastor: Gospel is for all
Rev. Jennifer Sanders, 47, who became pastor in October, is pleased to help continue what she calls Beloved’s “commitment to the love of God for people across all genders, economic status, sexual orientations or ability status.” more
Photos courtesy of Naked Art Gallery.
From Belgium to Birmingham
Naked Art Gallery owner Véronique Vanblaere aims to offer functional and wearable art. more
Clairmont Avenue, 41st Street awarded streetscape grants
The Forest Park and South Avondale neighborhoods have been awarded a streetscape grant that will pay for much-needed improvements on Clairmont Avenue in Forest Park Village and the 41st Street South commercial corridor in Avondale. more
Photo courtesy of Mazy Holiday.
Local inventor considers herself an artist at heart
Mazy Holiday, a Forest Park resident and successful designer of innovative, sustainable consumer products, also has a background in sculpture. more
Rendering courtesy of Boehm Realty.
Development planned between Silvertron Cafe, Naked Art Gallery
For Matt Boehm, his family’s upcoming Forest Park Place development represents both a “return to form and a break in model.” more
Photo by Sydney Cromwell.
No wheels? No problem.
Food truck owner prepares for leap to brick-and-mortar restaurant in Forest Park. more