Forest Park
News & Events
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Still time left to make nominations for the IGNITE Volunteer Awards
There is still time to make nominations for the fourth annual IGNITE Volunteer Awards, which honor unsung community heroes who have made worked hard to bring about positive change in the Birmingham area. Read more
Nov 12, 2019
10:09 AM
Photo by Jesse Chambers.
Owners of Shoppe to expand into old Silvertron space
When Silvertron Cafe closed in 2018 after 32 years, it left a big vacancy in Forest Park. However, that vacancy will be filled soon by Jay Draper and Mark Thompson, the co-owners of Shoppe, which has sold plants, housewares and gifts. Read more
Jul 19, 2019
1:45 PM
Photos courtesy of the JLB.
Local residents take part in Community of Lights campaign
In mid-March, the Junior League of Birmingham announced 20 Torchbearers for its 2019 Community of Lights campaign. Read more
Apr 17, 2019
11:28 AM
Photo by Jesse Chambers.
Naked Art Gallery to close after more than 20 years
A Birmingham art gallery that’s been a popular destination for 20 years is closing. Read more
Feb 13, 2019
3:22 PM
Photo courtesy of Nelson Brooke
Black Warrior Riverkeeper still at home in Forest Park
Founded in 2001, Black Warrior Riverkeeper serves as the water-quality watchdog for a 17-county area and monitors coal mines and industrial facilities with patrols on foot or by truck, boat and plane. Read more
Dec 26, 2018
12:32 PM
