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INGRID SCHNADER

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Ingrid Schnader has been reporting in the greater Birmingham area since graduating from Auburn University in 2018. She has a passion for meeting new people and hearing their stories. Ingrid currently serves as Community Editor for The Homewood Star and also often writes content for Starnes Publishing’s five other monthly publications. 

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Photo by Erin Nelson

Seth Griffin got the idea for a new leash when he was hanging outside with his then 6-month-old puppy. Read more

Businesses

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The event is a fundraiser for the Bell Center, which aims to maximize the potential of young children at risk for developmental delays. Read more

News

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Photo by Madoline Markham

The Alabama Booksmith is reopening its showroom after a year closed during the pandemic. Read more

Businesses

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Rendering provided by city of Homewood.

After years of Homewood residents calling the property an eyesore, the abandoned hotel soon will be demolished for the development of a storage facility and restaurant or retail space. Read more

Businesses

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Mallory Webb, owner of Daughters Baking, had been baking cakes in the kitchen at Yellow Bicycle Catering Co. in Homewood. This summer, she plans to open a storefront in Mountain Brook Village. Read more

Businesses

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The market website showed more than 50 vendors accepted for the 2021 season, including creators of handmade jewelry, gifts, local farm produce, baked goods and handcrafted items. Read more

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Photo courtesy of Nancy Jones

His love for cooking started at a young age growing up in Mountain Brook. In 1944, Cassimus’ grandfather, John Proferis, opened a restaurant in Birmingham called John’s Restaurant. Read more

People

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The Red Shoe Run is back in its 17th year to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama. The race is April 24. Read more

Sports

See how Hoover people responded to an online survey about wearing masks and getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Read more

News

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Photo courtesy of Suman Silwal

The Ellis Porch Statue to Statue 15K, a race that typically starts near the Vulcan statue, is moving to Oak Mountain in its 29th year. Read more

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Data collected from this survey will be used in an article in Hoover Sun. Please share with your friends and family. The deadline to submit this survey is April 2. Read more

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Photo by Erin Nelson.

It’s been a season of learning and growing for the Hoover High School girls soccer team. Read more

Sports

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At BOOST Kids, which opened on Oxmoor Road in January, owner Shea Beshara offers specialized occupational therapy services for children. Read more

Businesses

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Photo by Ingrid Schnader

Temperance Griffith started working in the permanent makeup business two years ago and offers services such as microshading, combination brows, eyeliner, lip blush and scalp micropigmentation. Read more

Businesses

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Photo courtesy of Jacky Turner

The race starts and ends in front of Zoë’s Kitchen on 29th Avenue South. Racers will run or walk past the CVS on U.S. 31, past Central Park, behind Trinity United Methodist Church and then back to downtown Homewood for a 5K loop. Read more

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The Chili KICK-Off will have food, beer and music. It will feature three bands: The Wooks, The Schmohawks, and Will Cash and Matthew Carroll. Read more

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Neighborhood Nutrition customers love that they can buy shakes and teas that not only taste good but also make them feel good, said owner Faith Hurtado. Read more

Businesses

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Photo courtesy of UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Instead of watching artists live on stage, the cancer center’s production company filmed the artists creating their works, and participants will be able to watch these videos during the program. Read more

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The story involves time travel and science mixed with suspense and laughter, Hart said. It also explores messages about privacy. Read more

People

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