Forest Park
News & Events
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
Couple materializes dream in opening Dreamers Supply Co.
Owned by married couple Alan and Kaitlin Slattery, the store offers hand-crafted accessories, housewares, jewelry and gift items, as well as some books, magazines and food items. Read more
Oct 17, 2018
2:14 PM
