Forest Park
Photo courtesy of Susann Montgomery.
The Crisis Center receives 1 of 1st grants from Megan’s Fund
The Crisis Center received a grant for its Bystander Intervention Program. Read more
Feb 21, 2022
Photo courtesy of Vinegar.
Vinegar obtains 2 spaces to exhibit, support artists
While Vinegar wants to stay in touch with its nomadic roots, two of the original founders — Melissa Robert Yes and Ann Trondson — have now obtained two brick-and-mortar spaces. Read more
Dec 18, 2019
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
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
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
